LOTE - Languages Other Than English

The study of another language is quite practical and rewarding. Colleges prefer a background in foreign language study although some may not require it. There are many fields which require knowledge of a second language (government agencies, import-export business, the travel industry, etc.) and a foreign language background is a decided advantage for employment, especially in the metropolitan area.

Because the sequential study of a foreign language proceeds by level, all offerings in language study have been grouped accordingly. Specific course numbers precede the general description of each level.

It is recommended that students take the LOTE Comprehensive Regents Examination at the end of level 4. However, students have the option of taking the Regents Examination at the end of level 3 in addition to the final exam.

Middle School Program:

1. Grades 7 and 8, Checkpoint A, two units of study (Practical Conversion 1A and B). These students, in order to earn the 1 high school credit required for graduation, must take and pass the Second Language Proficiency (SLP) Examination BUT NOT necessarily pass the course.
This would also apply to those programs that begin earlier and might complete Checkpoint A in grade 7 or earlier.
2. Accelerated 7th grade students, 1 year program to complete Checkpoint A. These students, in order to earn the 1 high school credit required for graduation, must take and pass BOTH the New York State Second Language Proficiency Examination and the course.
3. Grade 9, Checkpoint A, one-year equivalent to two units of study (Level 1) These students, in order to earn the 1 high school credit required for graduation, must take and pass EITHER the New York State Second Language Proficiency Examination OR the course.