World Languages
Department Chairperson
Kim Massa
(631)874-1971
The primary goal of world language study is for students to develop the skills necessary to communicate with native speakers of a language other than English. This includes increasing their competence in listening, speaking, reading, writing, and cultural understanding. Along with developing language skills, students will gain valuable insight into the culture, people, traditions, and history of the language they choose to study. Students will develop the skills necessary to be able to socialize, provide and acquire information, and express personal feelings and opinions in a language other than English.
The William Floyd School District offers students the option to take courses in either the Spanish or Italian languages.
Students who are already fluent in the Spanish language can choose to follow a Home Language Arts sequence in order to further develop skills in their native language.
One (1) World Language credit is required for graduation