1. World Languages at LHS American Sign Language French German Italian
Latin
Mandarin
Spanish

2. Why Take American Sign Language?
Teaches you about a fascinating language and culture
Fourth most commonly used language in the U.S.
Excellent language choice for visual language learners
So popular that colleges and universities can’t keep up with the interest level
Colleges and universities accept ASL as a world language requirement
Our classroom is a fun & interactive learning environment

3. at LHS French I through AP Honors & College Preparatory tracks
Exciting curriculum taught by passionate teachers:
Read your own fairy tale to French-speaking preschoolers!
Design your own ideal hotel!
Exchange slam poetry with French high school kids!
Create an invention for the future!
and much more…
Senior year, spend time with some of your closest friends in AP French or French V Film, where students produce amazing French films for an all-day film festival!

4. at LHS and beyond! Et bien sûr... Two weeks of hosting a French friend
A tight-knit community of students and teachers that get to know each other and work together
AATF National Exam (Le Grand Concours) open to ALL students
French Club open to everyone, with fun events like Cabaret Night
French-speaking community service opportunities
Et bien sûr...
Two weeks of hosting a French friend
Two weeks of living with a French family just outside Paris
Attending a French high school like a real student
Visiting all the cultural sites, but living like a native
Four days in Geneva, Switzerland

5. Why Study German?
it is NOT difficult.German and English share the same Germanic root.There are thousands of words which are closely related known as “cognates.” For example, the English chin is Kinn in German. Water becomes Wasser and father turns into Vater.
German is the language of inventors and innovators. German is very important in the academic community. In fact, it ranks second as the most commonly used scientific language.
Germany is an economic powerhouse with free education for foreigners: German is not only an interesting option for academics, but also those in the business world should consider brushing up on their Deutsch. Germany is the biggest economy within the European Union and the fourth largest worldwide. It is home to numerous international corporations and on the front line of new technologies.
German companies are global market leaders. Speaking of German companies: want to work for a business which is an international market leader in its field? Having German skills on your resume might be able to help you get in the door.
Most importantly: It’s fun to learn German at LHS!

6. German at LHS
We offer 4 years of German (German 1 and 2 are unleveled and you can take German 3 and 4 at Honors or CP 1 Level)
There is an Exchange to Germany every other year
German Fest: an evening of skit presentations with student designed scripts and set designs
It is a small program, so your classmates will be some of your closest friends in high school! We are like family :)

7. Italian at LHS Italian I- IV Honors or CP
Italian Film and Conversation & AP Italian
Italian National Exam Contest
We study lifestyle, food, music, art & fashion!
Small program where you will get to know your classmates well over the course of four years!

8. Fun & Enriching Activities and Projects
Field Trip to Eataly in Boston
La giornata italiana - Italian Day at Northeastern University
Carnevale

9. Why Study Latin?
The Romans pondered the same big questions we do today -- Learn to read their answers!
You can read about famous Romans, ancient myths, and great poetry
A great way to build your vocabulary and become a better writer
Lots of similarities to French, Spanish and Italian
Because of its intrinsic logic & structure, and the discipline it requires, it gives your mind a terrific workout
It’s FUN!

10. Latin at LHS
Certamen - Quiz-Bowl style competition against other schools
Cultural trip to Italy every other year
We offer 4 years of Latin study (Latin 1 and 2 are unleveled, you can take Latin 3 and 4 at Honors or CP 1 Level)
Independent Study in Ancient Greek available to upper-level Latin students
Your Latin classmates will be some of your closest friends in high school!!

11. Mandarin Levels 1-5 College Prep, Honors, and AP Language & Culture
Exchange Program (every other year)
9th graders can participate in the exchange.
Students can take a placement exam on
March 1st & 2nd after school at LHS
to place into a higher level.

12. Spanish at LHS
Become a global citizen! Spanish is the official language of more than 20 countries!
Concerned about difficulty? LHS has a variety of courses and levels for all different learners.
New to Spanish? We offer Spanish 1!
Interested in showing your creativity and working with your peers? Courses include many group assignments, projects and presentations. They include...

13. Spanish at LHS Design your own volunteer project Plan a trip
Write a short story
Produce an original film
Design and
“sell” your dream home