Students are required to take Spanish for one semester in 7th and 8th grade. They may also apply for the distance learning French class. Pike High School Pike High School is able to offer a variety of foreign languages to students. Language offerings include four years of Chinese, five years of French and German, four years of Latin, six years of Spanish and one semester of Etymology. Students should plan to study a foreign language for a minimum of three years.
More study leads to greater proficiency as well as a higher placement in college courses.
Three years of one language or two years of two languages are required for the Academic Honors Diploma. A few colleges and universities now require a foreign language for entrance. Most all require a foreign language to graduate. Students who have a strong background in the language are encouraged to skip to a higher level of study. This enables the student to accomplish more in a shorter period of time.