World Language
Language RequirementTop of Page
Newburyport High School requires that all students complete two sequential years of study in one language. However, we strongly recommend that students seeking admission to four year colleges and universities complete at least three sequential years of language study.
SequenceTop of Page
The sequence of study for World Language students in the Newburyport Public Schools is as follows:
- German 1
- German 2
- German 3
- German 4
- Spanish 1
- Spanish 2
- Spanish 3
- Spanish 4
PlacementTop of Page
All incoming freshman will be placed in Spanish I or German I. Students who opt to enter the language at Level 2 (German or Spanish) must take a placement test and score at a proficient level. Upper classmen with previous language experience will be placed according to teacher recommendation.
PromotionTop of Page
Promotion to the next level of study requires successful completion of the preceding course with an average final grade of C or better.
Honors CreditTop of Page
Levels 2,3, and 4 in both German and Spanish have corresponding honors sections.
Placement in an Honors level class will be by teacher recommendation. The recommendation is based on the student’s past academic performance in that foreign language.
Placement in an Honors level class will be by teacher recommendation. The recommendation is based on the student’s past academic performance in that foreign language.
CoursesTop of Page
Course | Instructor |
Spanish | |
Spanish 1 | M. Addario, G. Cummins,J. Archie, A. Cutcliffe |
Spanish 2 | M. Addario, A.Cutcliffe, S. Malenfant |
Spanish 2 Honors | A.Metz |
Spanish 3 | G. Cummins |
Spanish 3 Honors | J. Archie |
Spanish 4 | J. Archie |
Spanish 4 Honors | A.Metz |
German | |
German 1 | S. Wolf |
German 2 | K. Stetson |
German 2 Honors | S. Wolf |
German 3 | S. Wolf |
German 3 Honors | S. Wolf |
German 4 | K. Stetson |
German 4 Honors | K. Stetson |