WHY LEARN ANOTHER LANGUAGE?? Most colleges (and majors, later) have foreign language requirements. Study of another language helps us to understand English better; it actually improves SAT scores! It expands problem-solving skills as well as memory and self-discipline. Knowing another language helps us to better understand and appreciate our neighbors; this is particularly important as we become a global society. Many careers require knowledge of another language; many workers with good foreign language skills earn more than their monolingual co- workers. Important to keep in mind with the current competitive job market!

* Japan is one of the largest business partners of the US, so possible careers could be waiting for you! *English and Japanese are extremely different, therefore you can learn something totally new on both a linguistic and cultural level! *There is a Japanese AP class offered, so you can probably earn a college credit while you are in high school. *Manga, videogames, J-pop, dramas, etc... Lately, there are Japanese cultural influences all over the world. Want to read manga in its original language? The first step is taking Japanese class! It will bring enrichment to your life. *Taking Japanese makes your college application stand out to. *There are a number of high school exchange scholarship programs available. You may have a chance to go to Japan to try using your skills. Various subjects, which may help your major in college or your future job, are available in the land of the rising sun; for instance, marketing, translations, eco-friendly architecture, and more.

Study Arabic أهـلاً وسهـلاً Arabic language is spoken by 22 countries and over 225 million people in the Middle-East, also it is used daily by over a billon people worldwide Arabic study can lead to exciting careers in various fields, and there are more job opportunities worldwide waiting for you if you know Arabic The U.S. government currently considers Arabic a critical language and many scholarships are available The Arabic Language is one of the six official languages of the United Nations since 1974 Arabic is one of the oldest living languages in the world A good understanding of Arabic culture will greatly enhance the enjoyment of your travels to the Middle East Learning Arabic will enhance your ability to work and interact effectively with Arabic speaking people Hayfield offers five levels of Arabic

STUDY FRENCH Courses offered: French 1 French 2 French 3 French 4 AP French “ We always have fun in French Class. It broadens our horizons. We learn so much about the French language and French Culture!” - French 4 French is the second most used language of the internet one of the two official languages of the International Red Cross spoken by 500 million people in the world helpful when you take your SAT’s % of English vocabulary words come from French

LEARNING SPANISH WILL LET YOU … 1.Communicate with 350 million native Spanish speakers worldwide 2.Communicate with the many Spanish-speaking people in the US 3.Enhance your travel experiences; be a part of the action, not just an outside observer! 4.Improve your employment potential; employers will need your help! 5.Improve your knowledge of English; raise those SAT verbal scores! 6.Prepare for study abroad opportunities, now or in college 7.Better appreciate Spanish-speaking culture and traditions 8.Make lifelong friends; learning about other cultures can foster relationships 9.Acquire another foreign language easier 10.Gain access to Spanish art, music, literature and film

¡Para los latinos y los estudiantes de inmersión! ¿Ya sabes hablar bastante el español? ¿Pero tienes ganas de leer y escribir mejor? ¿Te vas a aburrir en las clases ‘regulares’? Pues, ¡debes tomar esta clase! Es una clase básicamente en español, con énfasis en ampliar tu vocabulario y aprender la escritura formal. Vale igual que una lengua extranjera, y puede prepararte para niveles superiores de español. ¿Preguntas? Habla con tu consejero/a o una profesora de español. ESPANOL PARA HISPANOHABLANTES ESPANOL PARA HISPANOHABLANTES (Spanish for Spanish Speakers)

Why study LATIN?  Much of the greatest literature in human history was written in LATIN  63% of English words, and 92% of English words of more than one syllable, come from LATIN  LATIN will help you in other classes, including English, History, Science and Math  40% of major companies in the US are seeking employees with skills you can get from studying LATIN  Possible careers for people who study LATIN: Advertising, accountancy, management, teaching, finance, civil service, insurance, computing, publishing, marketing, medicine, law, journalism, media, theater, sports  LATIN students scored higher on the SAT than students of any other language according to the 2009 report  LATIN will make it easier to learn other languages later