The changing nature of our society has placed greater demands on students.  In order to succeed in the twenty-first century, they will be required to acquire new communication skills.  The acquisition of other languages will enable students to communicate across cultures and gain knowledge of other cultures in order to interact effectively within the community and global marketplace.

All students are encouraged to elect one or more world or classical languages in the course of their total education.  Extended language study is strongly recommended. 

The goals of the World and Classical Language Program are:

• To develop students’ language skills to enable them to communicate effectively in a language other than English.

• To develop respect for other cultures.

• To develop a clearer understanding of their own linguistic and cultural heritage.

• To increase their ability to read, listen, speak and write in English.