World Languages Department
The goal of the MCPS world languages program is to prepare students to be linguistically and culturally competent in languages other than English. The ability to communicate in a culturally appropriate manner with speakers of other languages is the key to success in the increasingly diverse global community of the 21st century. As students develop proficiency in world languages and an understanding of the underlying values and beliefs of other cultures, they gain the skills that are essential to meaningful communication.
The Watkins Mill World Languages Department looks not only to help students learn another language but also to aid our multicultural students in learning better grammar and writing skills in languages already known.
MARYLAND SEAL OF BILITERACY
High school graduates who can function in two or more languages are equipped with the knowledge and skills to participate successfully in college, careers,and a diverse 21st century society. The Maryland Seal of Biliteracy is a diploma endorsement, authorized by Maryland law, that recognizes a student’s high level of proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in one or more languages other than English.To receive a Maryland Seal of Biliteracy, a student must do the following:
Pass the Maryland High School Assessment in English 10; AND
Demonstrate Intermediate High proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in a language other than English, as measuredby assessments that are aligned to ACTFL (The AmericanCouncil on the Teaching of Foreign Languages) proficiency guidelines.
For more information about the approved assessments, please visit the website http://marylandpublicschools.org/about/Pages/DCAA/World-Languages/Biliteracy/index.aspx
Teachers:
Gilma Chavez
email: gilma_y_chavez@mcpsmd.org
Ligia Gorton
email: Ligia_E_Gorton@mcpsmd.org
Ernest Kamba
email: Ernest_K_Kamba@mcpsmd.org
Anne Kouadjo
email: annedanielle_kouadjoepsenguettia@mcpsmd.org
Melissa Leiva
email: Melissa_Leiva@mcpsmd.org
Ria Mahendrepersad
email: Ria_S_Mahendrepersad@mcpsmd.org
Bladimir Ortiz Cabra
email: Bladimir_Ortizcabra@mcpsmd.org
Elisha Ruiz
email: Elisha_J_Ruiz@mcpsmd.org
