The World Language Department currently offers four languages:  Spanish, French, Italian, Latin and Mandarin Chinese.  We are dedicated to opening up the world's cultures and its languages to all FHS students.  We focus on developing the students' foreign language skills in all areas of 'the 5 C s'

Communication
learning to speak effectively in the target language in a variety of real-life situations.

Culture
exploring new cultures and how they relate to our own reality and to each other...

Community
understanding and interacting in the different cultures and languages of our diverse school community.

Comparisons
exploring relationships between cultures, and how they influence and change language.

Connections
making connections between foreign language, culture, and our own lives.