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Mission and Vision


Anne Castellanos
World Language Coordinator


Kelly Henkel
Division Chair


Seal of Biliteracy


College Credit


 
Español | Francés | Alemán | Mandarín

Learn a language, open the world! ¡Aprende un idioma, abre el mundo! East High is proud to offer courses in 4 languages!

 


 

Mission and Vision

BW Seal LA Mission and Vision Eng

Department of Language Acquisiion

Mission

Our Purpose is educate and empower all students to reach their full potential through language acquisition

Vision

Students will attain the Seal of Biliteracy and become global citizens.

We Will:

  • Value Heritage language.
  • Build capacity for professional knowledge.
  • Implement consistent research-based EL models.
  • Celebrate language learning.

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Division Chair Name:

With over [X] years of experience in education, [Your Name] is passionate about creating a positive and engaging learning environment. Specializing in [subject], they are dedicated to helping students build both academic skills and confidence. [Your Name] believes in the power of hands-on learning and strives to make every lesson relevant, fun, and impactful. Outside the classroom, they enjoy [hobbies/interests] and are always looking for new ways to grow as an educator.

Anne Castellanos

Anne Castellanos
World Language Coordinator
(630) 299-7318
acastellanos@d131.org

D131 Language Acquisition Kelly Henkel

Kelly Henkel
World Language Coordinator
(630) 299-8000
khenkel@d131.org


 

World Language Program Overview:

At [School Name], our [Subject] program is designed to inspire curiosity, foster critical thinking, and develop essential skills that students will use throughout their lives. From [Grade Level] to [Grade Level], students explore foundational concepts in [subject area] while engaging in hands-on activities, collaborative projects, and real-world applications.

Our curriculum emphasizes both conceptual understanding and practical skills. In [specific grade levels], students will delve into topics such as [list a few key topics], building a strong foundation for advanced study in later years. By [higher grade levels], students deepen their knowledge with [advanced topics or projects], preparing them for success in higher education and beyond.


 

Seal of Biliteracy

 


 

College Credit

 
East High offers language courses from Level 1 through Advanced Placement (AP). The AAPPL and AP exams can earn you college credit in a world language!
 


University Credit Awarded for the Commendation Credit Award for the Seal of Biliteracy
College of Dupage 4 Credits 8 Credits
Illinois State University 0 8 Credits
University of Illinois – Champaign Urbana O 8 Credits
Eastern Illinois University 0 8 Credits
Western Illinois University 0 14 Credits
Northern Illinois University 9 Credits 12 Credits
University of Illinois – Chicago 0 3-8 Credits depending on language
Aurora University 0 8 Credits
DePaul University 0 12 Credits
City Colleges of Chicago 0 4 Credits
Mission and Vision


Anne Castellanos
World Language Coordinator


Kelly Henkel
Division Chair


Seal of Biliteracy


College Credit


 
Español | Francés | Alemán | Mandarín

Learn a language, open the world! ¡Aprende un idioma, abre el mundo! East High is proud to offer courses in 4 languages!

 


 

Mission and Vision

BW Seal LA Mission and Vision Eng

Department of Language Acquisiion

Mission

Our Purpose is educate and empower all students to reach their full potential through language acquisition

Vision

Students will attain the Seal of Biliteracy and become global citizens.

We Will:

  • Value Heritage language.
  • Build capacity for professional knowledge.
  • Implement consistent research-based EL models.
  • Celebrate language learning.

[/two_third]
 


 

Division Chair Name:

With over [X] years of experience in education, [Your Name] is passionate about creating a positive and engaging learning environment. Specializing in [subject], they are dedicated to helping students build both academic skills and confidence. [Your Name] believes in the power of hands-on learning and strives to make every lesson relevant, fun, and impactful. Outside the classroom, they enjoy [hobbies/interests] and are always looking for new ways to grow as an educator.

Anne Castellanos

Anne Castellanos
World Language Coordinator
(630) 299-7318
acastellanos@d131.org

D131 Language Acquisition Kelly Henkel

Kelly Henkel
World Language Coordinator
(630) 299-8000
khenkel@d131.org


 

World Language Program Overview:

At [School Name], our [Subject] program is designed to inspire curiosity, foster critical thinking, and develop essential skills that students will use throughout their lives. From [Grade Level] to [Grade Level], students explore foundational concepts in [subject area] while engaging in hands-on activities, collaborative projects, and real-world applications.

Our curriculum emphasizes both conceptual understanding and practical skills. In [specific grade levels], students will delve into topics such as [list a few key topics], building a strong foundation for advanced study in later years. By [higher grade levels], students deepen their knowledge with [advanced topics or projects], preparing them for success in higher education and beyond.


 

Seal of Biliteracy

 


 

College Credit

 
East High offers language courses from Level 1 through Advanced Placement (AP). The AAPPL and AP exams can earn you college credit in a world language!
 


University Credit Awarded for the Commendation Credit Award for the Seal of Biliteracy
College of Dupage 4 Credits 8 Credits
Illinois State University 0 8 Credits
University of Illinois – Champaign Urbana O 8 Credits
Eastern Illinois University 0 8 Credits
Western Illinois University 0 14 Credits
Northern Illinois University 9 Credits 12 Credits
University of Illinois – Chicago 0 3-8 Credits depending on language
Aurora University 0 8 Credits
DePaul University 0 12 Credits
City Colleges of Chicago 0 4 Credits