Coordinator
Email Ariel Vargas
World Language
The purpose of the World Language Department is to provide an opportunity for all students to gain proficiency in Spanish and French according to ability, the pace and depth at which the student would like to learn a language. Every effort is made to acquaint the student with the history, the culture and the literature of the countries in which these languages are spoken. A continuum of four or five levels is encouraged for all students, especially honors students. Due to the sequential nature of learning a second language, students are encouraged not to skip a school year between levels.
Honors Sequence And Advanced Placement
To succeed in an honors-level world language course, students must be prepared to work in depth and should desire to complete four or five courses in the language. Students can expect to exercise a great deal of independent responsibility for learning. Emphasis is placed on literature, advanced grammar, and communication skills. It is strongly recommended that all students in Advanced Placement courses schedule and take the Advanced Placement Examination administered by Educational Testing Service (ETS). The Advanced Placement Educational Examination costs approximately $90. There are special provisions to have this fee waived for students with a verified financial need. Students should see their school counselors for more details.
Prerequisites
Students recommended for Honors and AP level courses are required to have an A average in their current Academic level language course or an A or B in their current Honors level language course.