Cette page contient des r�ponses aux questions communes des �tudiants et des parents.

1. What French courses are offered at Newman Smith High School?
2. Who should take French?
3. Why take French?
4. How are courses taught?
5. Are there opportunities for students outside the classroom atmosphere?
6. Any other extracurricular opportunities?

What French courses are offered at Newman Smith High School?

Course offerings are French I, French II, French III (weighted credit), and 
French IV (weighted credit with AP practice).

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Who should take French?

Any student who is interested in the French culture, and who is willing to 
communicate in class and learn about the French language and its people.

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Why take French?

Learn French to help you...
* fulfill your language requirement. 
* prepare for the SAT as you understand word relationships and improve 
your   
  vocabulary.
* travel to Canada, France, Belgium, Africa, and even Louisiana..
* be ready for international business opportunities offered right here in the
  Dallas area.
* connect with a culture known for its cuisine, art, fashion,and literature.
* speak the language of "love."

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How are courses taught?

French classes concentrate on speaking, listening, reading, and writing 
skills.  Emphasis is placed on oral proficiency (conversation), and 
practicing vocabulary useful for the everyday situations you would encounter 
as a visitor to a French-speaking country.

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Are there opportunities for students outside the classroom atmosphere?

All students enrolled in French are eligible to join French Club.  Club 
activities promote an interest in the French language on a more informal 
basis than the classroom.  Movie parties, excursions to French restaurants, 
and field trips to local museums are typical French Club activities.
This past April 2008, our students had the opportunity to be hosts for 
French-speaking students from Normandy.  Then, in June, some of our students 
traveled to France to take their turn staying with those same students 
from Normandy.

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Any other extracurricular opportunities?

Students who have an average of 90 or higher for 3 semesters of French are 
invited to apply for membership in the National French Honor Society.  This 
recognition is impressive on college and scholarship applications.  
In addition, there are enrichment activities and service opportunities 
available for members.  Active members wear a cord at graduation.

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