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World and Classical Languages
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World and Classical Languages Department Philosophy
We believe that language and communication are at the heart of the human experience. They allow us to relate meaningfully with one another. The goals of our instruction of world and classical languages department are to enable students to communicate effectively in the second language, to understand the cultures that support the language, to see connections between language study and other disciplines, and to appreciate what it means to be college-, career-, and world ready.
The world and classical languages classroom will provide an environment conducive to a successful language experience. A rich variety of standards- based strategies and resources will be utilized so that all students can experience both acquisition and learning. Instruction will include realistic and meaningful learning opportunities which provide challenging, engaging, and authentic activities that promote increased proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing in the target language.
As a result of our curriculum, instruction, and learning environment, District 203 students in world and classical languages will experience the utility and beauty of the language they study. They will recognize the benefits of reflection and continued learning. At each level, students will have the opportunity to develop increased proficiency in the target language and a deeper insight into their own language, while growing in their respect for the cultures and beliefs of others.
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Ignacio Gamboa, Department Chair
(630)420-6813
igamboa@naperville203.orgKaren Kukulski, Secretary
(630)420-6452
kkukulski@naperville203.org
IL Seal of Biliteracy
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Illinois State Seal of Biliteracy and Commendation toward Biliteracy
The State Seal of Biliteracy is a recognition given to graduating high school students who have demonstrated a high level of proficiency in English and in reading, writing, listening and speaking in another language. The Seal is affixed to the diploma and designated on the transcript.
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Exam Information:
The cost of the AAPPL (Assessment of Performance toward Proficiency in Languages) test is $30, and the cost of the ALIRA (Latin) exam is $20. This survey is the first step in your official test registration. Your registration will not be complete until you give the $30 AAPPL or $20 ALIRA fee to either Mr. Gamboa in the World and Classical Languages Office, room 106 or the WCL Department Secretary in Room 106. Registration is due December 21, 2021. The exam is scheduled for Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 8:00 am.Seniors can use this application form. Please be sure to be logged in to your Naperville203 Google account to access this form.
WCL Department Photo
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Front Row: Emily Chalut, Barb Watson, Dave Davis, Kathy Gasser, mary Warren, Karen KulkulskiRow 2: Ignacio Gamboa, Mike Kralovic, Drew Schultz, Eric Kaisling, Jeremy WhittRow 3: Jennie Franta, Stacy Cunningham, Ana Rosa Diaz, Hannah BeucherNot pictured: Mike Ortiz
World & Classical Languages Staff Directory
First Name | Last Name | Position | Phone 1(630)- | |
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Hannah | Beucher | American Sign Language Instructor | 416-2855 | hbeucher@naperville203.org |
Emily | Chalut | French Instructor | 848-5399 | echalut@naperville203.org |
Stacy | Cunningham | Latin Instructor | 778-3126 | scunningham@naperville203.org |
David | Davis | Spanish Instructor | 778-3111 | ddavis@naperville203.org |
Ana Rosa | Diaz | Spanish Instructor | ardiaz@naperville203.org | |
Jennie | Franta | Spanish Instructor | 778-3115 | jfranta@naperville203.org |
Ignacio | Gamboa | Department Chair | 420-6813 | igamboa@naperville203.org |
Kathleen | Gasser | Spanish Instructor | 778-3119 | kgasser@naperville203.org |
Eric | Kaisling | Spanish Instructor | 778-3127 | ekaisling@naperville203.org |
Michael | Kralovic | Chinese Instructor | mkravolic@naperville203.org | |
Michael | Ortiz | Spanish Instructor | 369-5255 | mortiz@naperville203.org |
Andrew | Schultz | German Instructor | 717-4415 | ajschultz@naperville203.org |
Mary | Warren | Spanish Instructor | 848-5387 | mwarren@naperville203.org |
Barb | Watson | Spanish Instructor | 369-2160 | bwatson@naperville203.org |
Jeremy | Whitt | French Instructor | 778-3150 | jwhitt@naperville203.org |