The study of a foreign language is considered an important part of a student’s education. Students are introduced to the study of a foreign language through the middle school Foreign Language Exploratory courses. Spanish, French, German, Latin, and Russian are taught in grades 8 through 12 where sufficient enrollment warrants. In order to earn an Advanced Studies Diploma, a student must successfully complete three courses of one foreign language or two courses each of two different languages. All students are urged to plan their entire foreign language program while in grade 7. 
Four basic skill areas are emphasized in language study: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. In addition, the understanding and appreciation of the culture associated with the language are integrated at all levels. Four levels of study are recommended in order to use a language proficiently. Each level is sequential and builds upon previous learning.
Students who wish to take more than one language should select a primary language to be studied for proficiency followed by a minimum of two courses of another language.