The St. Henry District High School World Languages Program seeks to promote the ability to communicate in another language while cultivating enthusiasm, understanding, and appreciation for the languages and cultures that they reflect. Learning another language develops a student’s understanding of the world around them and increases their knowledge of how all peoples are interconnected through experiences, language, and culture.

We offer two languages: American Sign Language and Spanish in honors and regular courses at each level. All four-year state colleges and universities in Kentucky require a minimum of two years of the same language study at the high school level or equivalent for entrance.

Students who enroll in Spanish will advance both orally and through writing in interpersonal, interpretative, and presentational communications.
Students develop language skills and cultural competencies through a curriculum that is based around the six Advanced Placement themes (Personal Identity, Beauty & Aesthetics, Contemporary Life, Families & Communities, Science & Technology, and Global Challenges) and covers a variety of topics. Students study these themes as they relate to their communities, as well as Spanish-speaking communities throughout the world. Teachers employ a communicative approach to language learning, while building strong foundational skills in reading, writing and grammar. Through dialogues, readings and audio resources from authentic sources, students acquire tenses and vocabulary, while progressing in their development in the four basic language skills: listening comprehension, reading, writing, and speaking. Students are given the opportunity to broaden their conversational skills in practical situations and will also explore a variety of Spanish and Latin American literature and culture, with an emphasis on practical applications, communicative and cultural information. Students will develop the necessary skills to interpret and communicate in Spanish in both their educational and personal life.
Additional Spanish enrichment opportunities are available through Spanish Club and Spanish Honor Society.

Students who enroll in American Sign Language engage in an in-depth study of American sign language and cultural awareness and respect. In American Sign Language classes, students will reinforce the vocabulary, grammar, and structures learned in previous classes, as they grow and develop their proficiency at each level. Their foundations and new skills will allow students to tell and understand more complex stories as well as hold more in depth conversations. The curriculum develops both receptive and expressive skills through authentic ASL videos, and class presentations with feedback. There is strong emphasis on communication, vocabulary development, and cultural respect for community engagement with the Deaf Community here in America.
Additional American Sign Language enrichment opportunities are available through ASL Club.
No matter which language the student chooses, they will advance their career goals in a global society and increase their cultural intelligence and understanding, increasing their chances of success in the future.

We cultivate the applied learning and competency in cultures and world languages.

We value inclusivity, respect for all cultures and abilities, and an appreciation for cultural diversity.

We strive for excellence in teaching.

We foster partnerships and relationships in the community in order to help the Spanish-speaking and hearing impaired populations in our area, and to improve our linguistic and cultural proficiency.

We facilitate intercultural experiences for our faculty and students at school and abroad.