World and Classical Languages

  • 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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IL Seal of Biliteracy

  •  State Seal of Biliteracy

    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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    Application Form - Please be sure to be logged in to your Naperville203 Google account to access this form.  

    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. The registration deadline will be in December.
     
    The exam is scheduled for Saturday, January 27, 2024 at 8:00 am.

WCL Department Photo

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    WCL Dept. photo 
     
    Front Row: Stacy Cunningham, Angela Vock, Barb Watson, David Davis, Mary Warren, Ana Rosa Diaz, Sara Sargent, Kathleen Gasser
    Row 2:  Geri Everson, Mike Ortiz, Jeremy Whitt, Drew Schultz, Mike Kralovic, Eric Kaisling, Ignacio Gamboa, Jennie Franta
     

World & Classical Languages Staff Directory

First Name Last Name Position Phone 1(630)- Email
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
Sara Sargent ASL Instructor ssargent@naperville203.org
Andrew Schultz German Instructor 717-4415 ajschultz@naperville203.org
Angela Vock French Instructor avock@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