Mission Statement
The AASD World Language Department will instill in our students the importance of responsible, sensitive, and life-long global citizenship through language and cultural competence, connections with other disciplines, and active participation in multilingual communities at home and around the world.
Impact of the Mission
AASD World Language students will:
- Value culture
- Improve language skills for communication
- Be prepared for a future career in the global marketplace
- Understand the interrelationship between World Language and other curricular areas
- Realize personal interest
- Learn about their heritage
- Fulfill college entrance requirements and qualify for retroactive credits for many institutions
- Apply their knowledge and skills via travel and co-curricular/community opportunities