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
- Mrs. Nadia Alvarado
- Mrs. Jianna Arsi
- Ms. Sasha Asitimbay
- Mrs. Evelyn Esteves
- Mrs. Assunta Smith
- Ms. Marisa Yoda – World Language Department Supervisor
Classes We Offer
- French 1
- French 2
- French 3 Honors
- French 4 Honors
- AP French Language
- Spanish 1
- Spanish 2
- Spanish 3
- Spanish 3 Honors
- Spanish 4
- Spanish 4 Honors
- AP Spanish Language
Seal of Biliteracy

The Seal of Biliteracy acknowledges and recognizes bilingual and multilingual students. Juniors and seniors have the opportunity to earn the NJ 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.
Click here for more information and contact Ms. Yoda in Room 302 if you have any questions.
Extra Curricular Activities
- Spanish Club
- French Club
- World Language Honor Societies – Chapter Bylaws


