World Language Department
Department Mission Statement
Our curriculum is aligned with the World-Readiness Standards for Learning Languages and we track student progress using the national proficiency guidelines developed by ACTFL (the American Council for the Teaching of Foreign Languages).
Learning Expectations
Effective communicators who:
Responsible citizens who:
Creative problem solvers who:
Please note that our French, Spanish and Mandarin Chinese courses are not intended for native or heritage speakers. Students who already have a working knowledge of those languages are encouraged to enroll in an alternative World Language course.
Incoming freshmen should note that the appropriate course for a student who completed the first year of language study in the middle school (7th and 8th grade) is a second year course at the level recommended by their middle school World Language teacher. Students starting a new language in the high school should enroll in a first year course of their desired language.
- Communicate comprehensibly in the world language
- Interpret a variety of authentic media
- Listen and respond to diverse audiences in a world language
Responsible citizens who:
- Demonstrate acceptance, respect, and empathy for other cultures
- Work cooperatively
- Respect the rights of others
- Take responsibility for their actions and decisions
- Produce quality work
Creative problem solvers who:
- Incorporate problem solving and critical thinking skills into the real world situations using the world language
Please note that our French, Spanish and Mandarin Chinese courses are not intended for native or heritage speakers. Students who already have a working knowledge of those languages are encouraged to enroll in an alternative World Language course.
Incoming freshmen should note that the appropriate course for a student who completed the first year of language study in the middle school (7th and 8th grade) is a second year course at the level recommended by their middle school World Language teacher. Students starting a new language in the high school should enroll in a first year course of their desired language.