WHICH LANGUAGES DOES AJHS OFFER?

1. FRENCH: French is the official language of 28 countries and is considered a “Critical Language” in the NSLI because of the large number of Caribbean and African countries that speak it.
2. SPANISH: Spanish is the official language of 20 countries and is considered a “Critical Language” in NSLI.
3. GERMAN: German is the most widely spoken language in Europe and has one of the strongest economies in the world and is a top exporter.
4. MANDARIN CHINESE: is the most spoken language in the world and also considered a critical language in NSLI.

HOW DO I PICK WHICH LANGUAGE TO STUDY?

Ideally, a student will begin to study a language in 7th grade and continue that language to develop a high level of proficiency by 12th grade.   Once a student chooses a language, the student should try to reach the highest level possible in that language.

 

WHO ARE THE LANGUAGE TEACHERS?

French:

• Ms. Elizabeth Bantley
• Ms. Jessica Mishel
• Ms. Suzanne Stone

German:

• Mr. Greg Gunther

Mandarin Chinese:

• Dr. Vanessa Lai

Spanish:

• Ms. Samantha Bradley
• Ms. Kerri Gold
• Ms. Kristin Greiner
• Ms. Cheryl Jogan
• Ms. Lauren Kemble
• Mr. Robert Martin
• Ms. Ellen Shrager
• Ms. Katie Spencer
• Ms. Suzanne Stone

Any questions about the World Language Program at Abington School District, please contact the World Language Supervisor, Allison Renye.

 

Additional Learning Center support in World Language is available.