The SAT II tests in French and Spanish demand extensive vocabulary, advanced reading skills, and knowledge of fine (sometimes subtle) points of grammar. The program at CCHS at the beginning stages focuses on the development of speaking and listening skills, and only in the most advanced courses does reading become a major component. The Foreign Language department recommends that students in Intermediate 2H or Advanced 1H take SAT II either in the spring of junior year or fall of senior year. The Foreign Language Department also strongly recommends that students engage in supplementary preparation outside of class and take a language test at the latest possible time in their studies. Students may sign out (with deposit) a commercial Subject Test preparation book. Sample Spanish and French SAT Subject Tests are available from the Foreign Language Department, including sample Listening exams. See your teacher if you'd like more information.

Review for the AP Language Exams in French and Spanish is done throughout the year in Advanced classes with more intense preparation in February, March and April. Students should routinely spend personal study time in addition to class time in order to well on the exam.

The Chinese with Listening Subject Test is given only once a year in November. Students are strongly advised to consult with their Chinese language teacher to discuss if they are a good candidate for taking the Chinese with Listening Subject Test.

The Latin Subject Test is given only in December and June. Students should plan to take this test at the last possible time while they are in the Intermediate or Advanced Latin course, i.e., June of the junior year or December of the senior year. The department has a packet of review materials, consisting of two actual tests provided by ETC and a lengthy set of practice questions and notes explaining the correct answers; a copy of this packet is available to students on request. Sample Latin SAT Subject Tests are available from the Foreign Language Department.