The main objective of the World Language Department is to help students cultivate a measurable degree of communicative proficiency and cultural understanding. Students will develop, reinforce, and refine proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, writing. The teaching of culture is integral to foster cultural awareness and to have our students make connections to other disciplines. The World Language programs for students to develop real life skills that will help them live and work in a global and culturally diverse society.
World Language Teachers
Ms. Bonnie Donnell
Ms. Jianna Arsi
Mrs. Evelyn Esteves
Mrs. Gloria Sampedro
Mrs. Assunta Smith
Ms. Marisa Yoda – World Language Department Supervisor
Classes We Offer
- French I
- French II
- French III Honors
- French IV Honors
- AP French Language
- Spanish I
- Spanish II
- Spanish III
- Spanish III Honors
- Spanish IV
- Spanish IV Honors
- AP Spanish Language
Seal of Biliteracy
The Seal of Biliteracy is a way to acknowledge and award our bilingual and multilingual students. Juniors and seniors have the opportunity to earn the Seal of Biliteracy by demonstrating that they are able to speak, read, comprehend and write in two or more languages at a high level of proficiency. Please watch the informational video and complete this application if interested.
Extra Curricular Activities
- Spanish Club
- French Club
- World Language Honor Societies – Chapter Bylaws
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