World Languages

The World Language Department at Nauset Regional High School is based on a proficiency curriculum designed by the American Council for Teachers of Foreign Language (ACTFL). This curriculum conforms to expectations put forward in the National Standards, the Massachusetts Framework for Education Reform and the Massachusetts Common Core of Learning which states that all students should “converse, read, and write in at least one language in addition to standard English”. Our purpose is to promote purposeful, communicative proficiency and an appreciation for other cultures and peoples. Students need to achieve linguistic competence in one or two foreign languages in order to function not only economically, socially, and politically in the international community, but also to enhance local tourism and the economy being created in the region by advanced technologies and telecommunications.

A minimum of 3 years of a high school world language sequence is a pre-requisite for students applying to most competitive colleges, but 4-5 years of the same language are recommended for optimum opportunity. Students progress through the various levels depending on their levels of proficiency, teacher recommendations and placement or final exam. In some cases, students may need more time to develop proficiency which may require repeating a certain level. Credit may be given upon repeating a course if a full grade improvement is made (10 points).

Only one repeat is allowed, including Middle School sequence.