Our mission is to educate and inspire students to appreciate other cultures and languages enabling them to contribute respectfully and confidently to a rapidly changing world.

Checkpoint A is typically completed at the middle school level by passing both the courses required and the 8th grade Regional Proficiency Exam. A student who does not meet the checkpoint A requirement in middle school, must either pass the full year high school level 1 course or the associated final exam in June. Completion of checkpoint A (level 1) is required for all graduation diplomas.

Checkpoint B is typically completed in grades 9 (level 2) and 10 (level 3). Successful completion of levels 2 and 3 and the corresponding Regional Comprehensive Final Exam at the end of level 3 are one pathway to a Diploma with Advanced Designation.

Checkpoint C is typically completed in grades 11 (level 4) and 12 (level 5). College bound students are typically required or recommended to complete level 4 for admissions (varies by college/program of study). Level 5 offers SUNY Brockport dual credit or 3-1-3 college credit (fees may apply). Additionally in level 5, eligible students may choose to pursue the NYS Seal of Biliteracy, the highest high school World Language accomplishment to add to their graduation diploma.

Department Grading/Evaluations: There will be four weighted categories on Infinite Campus.

• Assessments: Communication: 30%= Interpretive, 30%= Interpersonal, 30%= Presentational
• Grades will be focused on work aligned to the NYS standards of interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational communication in the World Language (on demand assignments, assessments, projects scored in the target language with limited student access to resources). This category will not include completion scores.
• Many of the grades in these categories will be aligned across classrooms, regardless of teacher, as common assessments.
• There will be a minimum of 2 grades in every ten-week quarter in each assessment category above.
• Learning Engagement: 10%= completion grades

This category includes completion grades for assignments in or out of the classroom at teacher discretion. These practices may vary in each classroom and each teacher will communicate directly with parents and students regarding expectations. Completion grades are due at the assigned deadline.