The Foreign Languages Department sets as a priority the ability to use language for proficient and purposeful communication. Culture is integrated in all aspects of language acquisition in order that students may enjoy being part of a world community functioning in a global economy.

Two years of the same high school world language are presently required for grades 9-12 for admission into Massachusetts State Colleges/Universities. Students contemplating admission into private colleges should check individual college requirements.

Note: Although high school credit is not received for courses on the 7th and 8th grade levels, the academic standards remain the same for both levels in order to advance to the level 2 sections.