Great Neck South High School
World Languages Department

 

Overview:

The World Languages program at Great Neck South High School follows the New York State syllabus for World Languages and the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) World Readiness Standards and Proficiency Guidelines.  The New York State curriculum includes three checkpoints along the proficiency continuum. Checkpoints A (6th-8th grade), B (9th & 10th grade), and C (11th & 12th grade).  Students’ skills build as they
progress from one level to the next.

Throughout the academic year, students will be involved in a wide range of differentiated activities that align to the NYS Learning Standards for World Languages and the World Readiness Standards for Learning Languages.  These updated learning standards for Modern and Classical Languages are organized into two anchor standards: Communication and Cultures. The Communication Anchor Standard is organized into three modes of communication (Interpretive, Interpersonal, Presentational).  The Cultures Anchor Standard has two Standards: The Relating Cultural Practices and Products to Perspectives standard and the Cultural Comparisons standard.

Studying a World Language is a critical part of a student’s high school academic experience and an important part of being an educated global citizen.  It is also noted that studying a foreign language throughout high school is an essential part of developing a favorable profile for college admissions.  Taking a language class during all four years of high school is as important as consistently studying any other core discipline. Since language learning is cumulative in nature, it is best to study the same language throughout high school and beyond. 

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Goals/Proficiency Levels:

Spanish, French: New York State Proficiency Ranges
 

Chinese: New York State Proficiency Ranges

Latin: New York Proficiency Ranges

Thematic Units: New York State Themes and Topics for World Languages

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 World Languages Faculty