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WORLD LANGUAGES
WORLD LANGUAGES
ABOUT US
ABOUT US
The World Language Department at Longmeadow High School provides students with the opportunity to study languages in programs of four- or five-year sequences. Students who complete the honors sequence may enroll in the Advanced Placement course during their final year of study. They may then elect to take the National College Board Advanced Placement exam, offered every year in May.
Over the course of the curriculum, the department seeks to foster an understanding of cultures around the world. Students also develop an ability to read and understand the target language and to express their feelings, ideas and knowledge in written and spoken form.
The French and Spanish programs use a wide variety of authentic materials in the classroom, including literature, news broadcasts, films and current writings to bring the Francophone and Spanish-speaking worlds alive for the students. In the Latin program, students study ancient writings to gain a deeper understanding of the language and history of the Roman Empire. This combination of approaches enhances student language skills and develops learners ready to apply their knowledge and skills beyond the walls of Longmeadow High School.
EXPECTATIONS FOR STUDENT LEARNING
EXPECTATIONS FOR STUDENT LEARNING
WORLD LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT SKILLS ALIGN WITH THE VISION OF THE GRADUATE:
Across all courses, students will:
Strengthen critical thinking skills through interpreting information from audio and written sources in the target language and through comparing and contrasting of the target language culture and their own.
Strengthen collaboration skills through activities and challenges involving partnering with peers.
Develop writing and speaking skills needed to communicate in the target language.
Strengthen their independence as learners through speaking and listening activities and practice.
Promote awareness, acceptance, and appreciation of others through exposure to other languages, cultures, and customs.
WORLD LANGUAGES FACULTY
WORLD LANGUAGES FACULTY
National Language Exams
National Language Exams
Each year, the Longmeadow High School World Language Department provides students of French, Latin, and Spanish with the opportunity to demonstrate their proficiency on a national scale by participating in the National Language Exams for each respective language.
Registration for the exams occurs in December in order to ensure timely payments to each of the organizations in order to secure student registration. The assessments are administered during students’ regular language classes in March and April.
World Language teachers post registration information in their GoogleClassrooms and review the exams and procedures with their students. Families will also receive an email which contains information on and registration links for the exams.
Award recipients are announced in May, and all participants are recognized for their involvement and achievement.
Here are the links to the each of the exam websites:
Le Grand Concours- National French Contest National Spanish Exam
National Language Award winners 2025
National Language Award winners 2025
Any student with an asterisk next to their name, received a medal in more than one language.
Le Grand Concours- The National French Exam
Le Grand Concours- The National French Exam
Silver
Kelly H.
Malia U.
Jake B.
Bronze
Sophie R.
Nia N.
Delilah W.
Naara S T.
Felix Z.
Adilen W.
Spence D.
Jasmine L.
Natalie N.
Lilia L.
Anderson H.*
The National Latin Exam
The National Latin Exam
Summa Cum Laude
Rebecca M.
Ishan R.
Lalitha I.
Emi W. *
Cecily H.
Maxima Cum Laude
Megan D.
Poeta G.
Yejun K.
Sage M.
Blaise S.
Will T.
Thomas B.
Magna Cum Laude
Zofia F.
Isabelle M.
Arthur S.
Ethan T.
Dov E.
Lev E.
Margery S.
Cum Laude
Caden B.
Henry S P
James W.
Kim Y.
The National Spanish Exam
The National Spanish Exam
Gold
Noah E.
Miya W.
Anderson H. *
Le Tao M.
Anja B.
Silver
Adriana F.
Timo H-T.
Robin L.
August K.
Jenny L.
Nathaniel L.
Meera C.
Nicolas C.
Rachel K.
Sarah A.
Aariz A.
Adeline B.
Emi W. *
Luke H.
Bronze
Eric S.
Hannah A.
Mason D.
Anaya M.
Ian B.
Angela H.
Asher S.
Grace K.
Massachusetts Seal of Biliteracy
Massachusetts Seal of Biliteracy
The Seal of Biliteracy, supported by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), honors students who have demonstrated proficiency in two languages, one of which must be English.
At Longmeadow High School, Seal of Biliteracy testing is administered after school from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. across two afternoon sessions in October, two in February, and two in April.
The assessment is offered to seniors beginning with the fall testing window. Juniors are encouraged to participate during the April session.
Students who meet the criteria for the Seal of Biliteracy will have this achievement recorded on their permanent academic transcript, receive official score documentation, and be awarded a certificate of recognition from Longmeadow High School.
All participants will receive formal documentation indicating their level of language proficiency.
World Language teachers will present information about the exam to seniors and guide them in joining the Seal of Biliteracy Google Classroom for further details, registration links and preparation resources.
For more information on the Seal of Biliteracy at Longmeadow High School, contact Kathleen Epaul, kepaul@longmeadow.k12.ma.us.
The following students were awarded the Seal of Biliteracy with Distinction in May 2025
Thomas B.
Nicholas C.
Anderson H.
Rachel K.
Binh L.
Jenny L.
Gabby P.
Ishan R.
Naara S T.
Burke W. **
** received in two languages
The following students were awarded the Seal of Biliteracy in May 2025
Angela H.
Jess K.
Joel K.
Kabeer R.
Maya W.
Language Clubs
Language Clubs
The World Language Department sponsors after school clubs in each of the languages offered:
French Club Latin Club Spanish Club
LEEF Grants
LEEF Grants
The Longmeadow High School World Language Department has benefited from LEEF support for multiple grants.
During the academic year 2024-2025 LEEF awarded two grants to the World Language Department:
Traveling Art Exhibit: Pablo Picasso
Reading for Proficiency in the World Language Classroom.
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