French Classes

With the start of the 4th marking period and the end of this academic year in sight, Madame Zac's French classes (I, II, III) are continuing their studies of Parisian French grammar in addition to researching interesting information for their end-of-the-year Final French Projects.  

French I students, in groups of two, will soon  be presenting interesting facts on French cities. The projects will be four-fold: an oral presentation, a "hands-on" project, a written report with corresponding note cards, and a visual.

French II classes are designing children's books as their final French Project. Each student is currently writing a story line that will be written in French, will have corresponding pictures, and will be "bound!" 

Having already made their passports, French III students are now researching the finest of details for their Passion Trip ... to "wherever"! From finding the right airline and flight to "purchasing" round trip tickets ... from finding "actual" hotels in which to stay to seeing interesting attractions ... from booking trains and metros and taxis and cars to walking in order to sight see ... this trip will include all aspects of the perfect trip ... BUT ... it must be all in French!

French IV-AP is now viewing CARMEN, an "Opéra-Comique" by French composer George Bizet. The last "official" requirement of the FrIV-AP class, Bizet's music has been widely celebrated for its brilliance of melody and harmony, while creating an atmosphere that truly shows the emotions and suffering of the characters. 

Miss Alberti's Spanish classes made cascarones.  Los Cascarones are confetti-filled eggs that when broken over someone's head is said to bring them good luck. In interior Mexico, just before Lent, cascarones are thrown at desired targets (typically friends or siblings) during fiestas. The idea for cascarones originates in Asia and later Italy.  The custom expanded to Spain and then eventually made its way to Mexico. Although they are 

now filled with confetti, they originally contained perfumed powder and were given as gifts. Since the U.S. had melded many traditions from the Latin origin, cascarones are now colored and are decorated, just like the U.S. custom of decorating Easter eggs.

Each student was required to make two eggs: one to be decorated and graded, and the other, of course, for smashing. Students were allowed the option of participating in the smashing. Those who did participate had an awesome time!

Please make sure you give each of the counselors at least 3-4 days to fill out any scholarship information needed for applications. If any student comes in a day before or the day of a deadline, the counselors will be unable to complete this task. Please know when your deadlines are, and please give time for counselors to complete forms.     

Scholarship Information

All seniors should be checking the scholarship list on Naviance. 

When the Guidance Office receives any scholarship information it will be posted on Naviance under "Scholarships". Students should read the criteria to know that the scholarship is for their use.

Scholarships Available (check Naviance for details):