Languages We Offer

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Spanish
Multiple levels including AP
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French
Multiple levels including AP
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German
Multiple levels including AP
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American Sign Language
Levels 1 & 2

🌟 Why Learn a World Language?

According to the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL), learning a new language provides numerous benefits:

  • Career Opportunities: Proficiency in other languages broadens career options and makes you more attractive to employers in diverse fields
  • College Prospects: Strong language achievement enhances college applications and opens paths to wider fields of study
  • Cultural Understanding: Gain deeper insights into different cultures and perspectives
  • Cognitive Benefits: Improve memory, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
  • Global Citizenship: Communicate effectively with diverse communities in an interconnected world

Source: ACTFL - What the Research Shows

🏅 Seal of Biliteracy

LHS students who have excelled in learning another language have the opportunity to be recognized at graduation.

Thompson School District High School Seal of Biliteracy

This credential is awarded to graduating high school seniors who can communicate in the interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational modes at the intermediate-mid proficiency range or higher in another language, as well as at a high level in English.

Recognition: Students earning this distinction are honored at graduation and have this achievement noted on their diploma and transcript.

📚 Course Planning

The TSD High School Course Guide is a great resource to use when selecting world language courses. This coursebook provides the most updated list of courses offered and detailed information about each course, including prerequisites and course descriptions.

Ready to Explore World Languages?

Contact your school counselor to learn more about course offerings and plan your language learning pathway!

View the complete course catalog: TSD Course Catalog

📞 Contact Information

Questions About World Languages?

Contact your school counselor or the World Languages Department to learn more about course offerings and find the best language pathway for you!

World Languages Department Head: Kendra Omlid