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9-12 World Language

9-12 World Language

Welcome to The World Languages Department of Garden City High School

A grayscale illustration of the Earth, showing continents and oceans.

Why study world languages?

There are countless reasons as to why studying a world language is beneficial. However, some common benefits are: improved cognitive function, boost of career prospects, expansion of cultural horizons and a better understanding of one's native tongue.

Course Progression

Grade 8: German 8
Grade 9: German 2R or 2H*
Grade 10: German 3R or 3H*
Grade 11: College German 4
Grade 12: College German 5

*As with any Honors Program, please be advised that these are rigorous courses. 

Grade 8: Italian 8
Grade 9: Italian 2R or 2H*
Grade 10: Italian 3R or 3H*
Grade 11: College Italian 4
Grade 12: College Italian 5

*As with any Honors Program, please be advised that these are rigorous courses. 

Grade 9: Latin 1R or 1H*
Grade 10: Latin 2R or 2H*
Grade 11: College Latin 3
Grade 12: College Latin 4

*As with any Honors Program, please be advised that these are rigorous courses. 

Grade 8: Spanish 8
Grade 9: Spanish 2R or 2H*
Grade 10: Spanish 3R or 3H*
Grade 11: College Spanish 4
Grade 12: College Spanish 5

*As with any Honors Program, please be advised that these are rigorous courses. 

  • Grade 8: German 8
    Grade 9: German 2R or 2H*
    Grade 10: German 3R or 3H*
    Grade 11: College German 4
    Grade 12: College German 5

    *As with any Honors Program, please be advised that these are rigorous courses. 

  • Grade 8: Italian 8
    Grade 9: Italian 2R or 2H*
    Grade 10: Italian 3R or 3H*
    Grade 11: College Italian 4
    Grade 12: College Italian 5

    *As with any Honors Program, please be advised that these are rigorous courses. 

  • Grade 9: Latin 1R or 1H*
    Grade 10: Latin 2R or 2H*
    Grade 11: College Latin 3
    Grade 12: College Latin 4

    *As with any Honors Program, please be advised that these are rigorous courses. 

  • Grade 8: Spanish 8
    Grade 9: Spanish 2R or 2H*
    Grade 10: Spanish 3R or 3H*
    Grade 11: College Spanish 4
    Grade 12: College Spanish 5

    *As with any Honors Program, please be advised that these are rigorous courses. 

  • German Club - Mrs. Basile

    Italian Club - Mr. D'Ambrosio

    Latin Club - Mrs. Durkin

    Spanish Club - Mrs. Castañeda & Ms. Nuñez

    World Languages Literary Magazine - Mrs. Acierno

     

  • German Honor Society - Mrs. Basile

    Italian Honor Society - Mr. D'Ambrosio

    Latin Honor Society - Mrs. Durkin

    Spanish Honor Society - Mr. Berg