About the Department
Our Mission
The foreign language program of District #145 prepares students to have communication skills and cultural perspectives to be global citizens through authentic and relevant learning experiences.
Program Outcomes
The foreign language program of District #145 prepares students to have communication skills and cultural perspectives to be global citizens through authentic and relevant learning experiences.
Program Outcomes
- Communication - Communicate in languages other than English.
- Language Structure and Culture - Analyze the target and native languages and their cultures.
- Integration of other Disciplines - Apply knowledge of language and culture to access and integrate information to and from other disciplines.
- A K-12 articulated foreign language program should be available to all students.
- All students can learn and experience success in a foreign language.
- Second language acquisition provides vision and skills necessary to be a global citizen.
- The primary goal of foreign language education should be authenic communication.
- Foreign language is an integral part of the curriculum.
- Foreign language education develops critical thinking skills and self-awareness.
- Assessments must reflect proficiency and communication.
- Understanding culture is an essential part of language proficiency.
- Foreign language education reinforces knowledge of other disciplines.
