World Language Department
Pictured, Back Row, L-R: Claire Schnappenberger, Carolina Torres, Adriana Noesi, Cristina Niculescu. Pictured, Front Row, L-R: Natalie Stamper, Monica Shih-Emmi, Traci Schick, Barbara Preyale, Jason Normansen.
Department Philosophy
In the World Languages Department at Jesuit, we believe that learning another language is an act of empathy, connection, and justice. Through the study of Spanish, French, and Chinese, our students cultivate not only communication skills, but a deeper awareness of global cultures and their place in an interconnected world.
Rooted in the tradition of Jesuit education, the World Languages program cultivates graduates who are Open to Growth, Intellectually Competent, Religious, Loving and Committed to Doing Justice.
As a Jesuit work sponsored by the Society of Jesus, we align our curriculum and programs with the seven themes of Catholic Social Teaching and the four Universal Apostolic Preferences that guide all Jesuit works. See our Arrupe Center for Justice Education & Advocacy page for more information about how Jesuit engages in this mission-driven work.
To explore World Languages courses at JHS, click HERE.
Courses
- Spanish, French, Chinese I
- Spanish, French, Chinese II
- Spanish III, French III
- Spanish, French, Chinese III (H)
- Spanish IV
- Spanish, French, Chinese IV (H)
- AP Spanish
- AP French
- AP Chinese
- Spanish for Heritage/Bilingual Learners (H) I
- Spanish for Heritage/Bilingual Learners (H) II
- Spanish Service Learning (H)
All courses level III and above may serve as electives for students who have met the 2-year graduation requirement.