Continuity in staff is also the key - the foreign language teachers have 111 cumulative years of teaching experience. Students are introduced to foreign language through the middle school FLEX program, which provides a valid basis for choosing a language.
Standards are high in all classes.
French, German, Latin and Spanish students consistently place high in regional and national exams. Advanced placement and SAT II scores in all languages are high. These strong skills carry over to college. I think the most significant aspect of my study of Latin has been a kind of order for my thoughts. Classes are small, allowing for more interaction with students.