BENVENUTI * BIENVENUE * BIENVENIDOS
Mission Statement:
The knowledge of another language has never been more important to Americans than it is today. In attaining the skills provided by foreign language education, we become more able to compete and perform successfully in today’s multicultural business and economic community. Our local community benefits as well, from those people who can use one or more foreign languages to provide the everyday services which are needed for our daily survival.
It's fun to learn a second language!! E` divertente per imparare una lingua seconda!
C'est amusant pour apprendre une deuxieme langue! Es divertido aprender una segunda lengua!
Chairpeople:
Ms. Lisa Pesce (Sagamore and Sequoya) Ms. Suzanne Groe (Samoset and Seneca)
GRADING POLICY
TESTS: 40%
QUIZZES: 25%
HOMEWORK: 10% CLASS PARTICIPATION: 25%
Top Reasons to Study a Foreign Language
1) Students who know a second language will be able to compete in a global economy.
2) Foreign language study increases cognitive abilities.
3) Students become more flexible in their thinking.
4) Second language study helps students become better and faster problem-solvers.
5) Students with foreign language experience score higher on their SAT scores.
6) Students receive higher academic achievement in all subject areas.
7) Learners of second languages are better listeners.
8) Students are more imaginative.