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9-12 World Language

Welcome to The World Languages Department of Garden City High School

A grayscale illustration of the Earth, showing continents and oceans.

Why study world languages?

There are countless reasons as to why studying a world language is beneficial. However, some common benefits are: improved cognitive function, boost of career prospects, expansion of cultural horizons and a better understanding of one's native tongue.

  • Our Language Options: German, Italian, Latin, Spanish

    Grade 8

    Grade 9

    Grade 10

    Grade 11

              Grade 12

    German 8

    Italian 8

      

    Spanish 8

    German 2 R or 2H*

     Italian 2R or 2H*

     Latin 1R or 1H*

     Spanish 2R or 2H*

     German 3R or 3H*

     Italian 3R or 3H*

     Latin 2R or 2H*

     Spanish 3R or 3H*

     College German 4

     College Italian 4

     College Latin 3

     College Spanish 4

     College German 5

     College Italian 5

     College Latin 4

     College Spanish 5

    *As with any Honors Program, please be advised that these are rigorous courses.         

    Additionally, please know that we offer college level courses to juniors and seniors. Qualifying juniors and seniors have the option to take these courses for college credit through the St. John's University College Advantage Program. You may find information about the SJU program and enrollment via the button "SJU - College Advantage Program" on our department webpage.

  • Club Name

    Advisor

    German Club

    Mrs. Basile

    Italian Club

    Mr. D'Ambrosio

    Latin Club

    Mrs. Durkin

    Spanish Club

    Mrs. Gutiérrez

    World Languages Literary Magazine

    Mrs. Acierno

  • Teacher

    Day/Time

    Location

    Mrs. Acierno

    Tuesday / AM

    Room 101

    Mrs. Basile

    Tuesday / PM

    Room 110

    Mr. Berg

    Tuesday / AM

    Room 103

    Mrs. Castañeda

    Thursday / AM

    Room 108

    Mr. D'Ambrosio

    Tuesday / AM

    Room 102

    Mrs. Durkin

    Tuesday / AM

    Room 112

    Mrs. Gutiérrez

    Thursday / AM

    Room 114

    Mrs. Malasczcyk

    Tuesday / PM

    Library

    Miss Núñez

    Tuesday / AM

    Room 110

  • Society

    Advisor

    German Honor Society

    Mrs. Basile

    Italian Honor Society

    Mr. D'Ambrosio

    Latin Honor Society

    Mrs. Durkin

    Spanish Honor Society

    Mrs. Gutiérrez