World Languages and Cultures Loudoun County High School

� American Sign Language 1, 2, 3 � French 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,

“We have strong evidence today that studying a foreign language has a ripple effect,

� Promotes higher SAT scores � Increases study/travel abroad opportunities � Improves employment potential

“Those who know nothing of foreign languages, know nothing of their own. ” -

� The student should have a C average or better to advance to the

In order to graduate with an advanced diploma a student must have at least

� Please know that some upper echelon schools (UVA, William and Mary) expect a

By taking Foreign language you are afforded the opportunity to participate in a Foreign

“L’homme qui sait deux langues en vaut deux. ” “Wer zwei Sprachen kann, ist

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World Languages and Cultures Loudoun County High School

� American Sign Language 1, 2, 3 � French 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, AP � German 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, AP � Latin 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, AP � Spanish for Fluent Speakers 1, 2, 3 � Spanish 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, AP

“We have strong evidence today that studying a foreign language has a ripple effect, helping to improve student performance in other subjects. ” – Richard Riley

� Promotes higher SAT scores � Increases study/travel abroad opportunities � Improves employment potential � Increases global understanding � Increases likelihood of getting into college � Strengthens knowledge of English language � Sharpens thinking, interpersonal, and life skills � AP credit for college � Increases understanding of one’s own culture

“Those who know nothing of foreign languages, know nothing of their own. ” - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

� The student should have a C average or better to advance to the next level. � Student should seek current teacher’s recommendation before advancing to the next level. � Communication with teachers, parents, and guidance counselors is key.

In order to graduate with an advanced diploma a student must have at least 3 years of one language or 2 years of 2 languages. For example, Dan takes Spanish 1, 2 and 3 and Stephanie takes Latin 1 and 2 and German 1 and 2. Both will receive advanced diplomas. Joanne takes French 1 – 6 AP and gets into Yale!

� Please know that some upper echelon schools (UVA, William and Mary) expect a minimum of 4 years of 1 language. � Virginia state schools MUST accept ASL as a foreign language. Check for policies with out -of-state institutions before applying.

By taking Foreign language you are afforded the opportunity to participate in a Foreign Language Honor Society: � Société Honoraire de Français � Deutsche Ehrenverbindung � Scholae Latina Societas Honoris � Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica You can also apply to a Governor’s School or Star. Talk Academy. • French • Spanish • Latin • German • Japanese • Arabic • Russian • Chinese

“L’homme qui sait deux langues en vaut deux. ” “Wer zwei Sprachen kann, ist zwei Menschen wert. ” “Homo qui scit duas linguas est dignus duobus hominibus. ” “Una persona que habla dos idiomas, vale por dos. ” “A man who speaks two languages is worth two men. ”