World Language

WORLD LANGUAGES DEPARTMENT

GRADES 6-8   The Hastings-on-Hudson World Language Department is dedicated  to providing high quality language learning for its students in an articulated sequence of instruction.  We believe that this exposure to a variety of languages allows students to develop a deep understanding and appreciation of other cultures as well as their own, and prepares them to communicate and participate successfully as informed citizens in a global society.

Instruction of World Language focuses on the goals articulated in the 5 c's of the national student standards, Standards for Language Learning in the 21st Century, by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages. 

In middle school, students are given a choice of beginning Spanish or French at the start of 6th.  At the end of 8th grade, or Level 1B, students earn 1 HS credit of foreign language after successfully completing the NYS-required Checkpoint A examination and passing the course. When students enter high school, they continue with their chosen language and often opt to add other languages to study, such as Latin.