World languages curriculum components address listening, speaking, reading, writing and cultural awareness.
All students should have the opportunity to choose from a variety of languages at all levels of schooling: elementary, middle and high school.
A quality world language program requires support for instructional resources, ongoing staff development and districtwide articulation.
The study of a world language is essential to a comprehensive education and to the future of our nation.
Learning another language increases awareness of other cultures, promotes creativity and critical thinking skills, and fosters the learner’s overall development and growth.
Language learning is interdisciplinary by nature and supports success in other academic areas.
The world languages program recognizes the development stages of the student and focuses on student needs.
Language learning increases opportunities in education and employment, and enhances personal enrichment.
Development of language proficiency requires long-term effort and active participation.
Language learning and the study of cultures provide students with an awareness of diverse perspectives and contributions from many different societies.
The world languages curriculum supports students in successfully meeting local and state graduation requirements.
THERE ARE NO STATE OR DISTRICT GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS FOR FOREIGN LANGUAGE.
