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How unfortunate that there is no snappy phrase that perfectly encapsulates not only an unshakable belief in one's own Divine Right to Rule, but also in the power/prestige to make one's will a reality on a regular basis.

Napoleonic? (Or as my DH put it-- how unbelievably egotistical do you have to BE to put your first initial on all of your civic projects, anyway??)

There is "rich" and then there is that level beyond what mere financial security can purchase.

~Unimportant Peon



PS. Perhaps they are Masters of the Universe, these folks? Beyond what mere {fastidious nose-wrinkling} MONEY... can buy, of course. Anyone can make money. It takes a special person to be a Master.

You might end up pleasantly surprised, too. My best friend from college does this for Japanese for a few school districts in her fairly rural area. She does a few classes a week at a few different schools, cobbling together about a 3/4 time position. And in her case I think the students are getting a great teacher with strong skills. I think there are a fair number of under-employed foreign language majors floating around, and the school might find someone decent. So as you said a few posts ago, at least give it a try.

I am not sure about the SAT II subject test, but like the CLEP I would worry that a student (even a bright one) completing only their 2nd year may not score very well on it. My kids didn't take any language tests, but the College Board suggests 3-4 years of high school German preparation. Although she might as well give it a shot in the spring for placement purposes (after college admissions are all done).