World Languages

The World Language Department offers sequential courses in French, German, and Spanish. The study of a foreign language may be elected to meet college entrance requirements, to enrich a person’s understanding and appreciation of another culture, to broaden a student’s liberal education, to meet career goals, or for travel purposes.

Students who have had foreign language experience prior to entering high school are placed at the appropriate level of high school language based primarily on the recommendation of their eighth grade foreign language teacher.


Staff

Ariana Anaya

Faculty

Tara Basar

World Languages Department Chair

Diana Boukal

Faculty

Alicia Butryn

Faculty

Olga Contreras-Vidaurri

Paraprofessional - EL

Patrick Dufur

Faculty

Nataly Garcia

Administrative Assistant

Joyce McElroy

Faculty

Dana Mikenas

EL Paraprofessional

Cynthia Montero

Faculty

Sarah Moreno

Faculty

Amy Murphy

Faculty

Abraham Ortiz Sanchez

EL Paraprofessional

Jodie Sloan

Faculty

Yesica Solis

Paraprofessional - EL

Amy Stoops

Faculty

Information

Department Chair
Tara Dellutri

Department Administrative Assistant
Nataly Garcia

Department Office
Room A224
630-795-8710

Honor Societies

Each foreign language has its respective honor society. The purpose of these organizations is to recognize high scholastic attainment in the study of foreign language and to promote interest in the study of language, literature, culture, and civilization.

Tours

The department plans educational tours to foreign lands during the summer. Students have the opportunity to visit the land of the language which they are studying.  The trips for students in French, German, and Spanish are each unique. Trips typically take place in June. Details will be shared by our teachers. 

Resource Center

Room A201
Teachers: Visit the Resource Center Online Schedule here

2024-25 Academic Planning Guide

Language Clubs

Students have the opportunitity to be involved in languages and culture through clubs.  Click on the links below to learn more. Meeting information is on the calendar.