World Languages
 | Mr. Michael Smith, M.Ed. | ||
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| Michael Smith is in his eighth year at Ursuline. He has taught Spanish I, Spanish II, Honors Spanish II and Teen Leadership. He was born in St. Louis and is a graduate of St. John Vianney High School. Before coming to Ursuline, Mr. Smith completed his undergraduate degree at Saint Louis University with majors in Secondary Education and Spanish, with a minor in Theological Studies. Mr. Smith holds a Master of Education degree in Administration from the University of Missouri. | |||
| Ms. Meghan Geronimo | |||
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| Mrs. Marlene Gray | |||
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 | Sr. Janet Kuciejczyk, C.S.J., M.A. | ||
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| Sr. Janet Kuciejczyk, CSJ, M.A. currently teaches French I, II, III and IV and at Ursuline Academy. She received her B.A. inFrench from Fontbonne College ( now Fontbonne University) and a M.A. in French from Middlebury College, Middle bury ,Vermont. She is also certified by the State of Missouri toteach French and Spanish. Sister Janet has studied in Lyon,France, Avignon, France and San Christobal de la Cruces ,Chiapas, Mexico. In addition, Sr. Janet has traveled inFrance, Spain, Mexico and in western and eastern Europe. | |||
 | Ms. Daniela Petkova | ||
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| Daniela Petkova joined the Ursuline Academy community in Fall 2008. During the 2009-2010 year, she will be teaching Spanish II, Honors Spanish III and Honors Spanish IV classes. She is also the Moderator for the Hispanic Honor Society. | |||
World Language Department
Ursuline Academy
Department of World Languages
Statement of Purpose
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In accordance with the mission of Ursuline Academy, we, the World Language Department, educate students for Christian living and leadership in a global society. Language learning raises student awareness of the way of life of others. Serviam is a lived reality and is more meaningful when one is able to communicate with another and is able to understand the culture of those we are serving.
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The World Language Department reflects academic excellence by applying what the student has learned to new situations and by adapting to a variety of learning formats.
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In respecting the uniqueness of the individual in a community environment, the World Language Department enables the student to recognize diversity as a positive force and to value the dignity of all persons.
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By being committed to leadership in a global community, the World Language Department encourages and facilitates involvement in local, national, and international communities. In future education and career choices, the ability to communicate in a second language is an asset.
Courses Offered
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French
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Latin
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Spanish
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French 1
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Latin 1
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Spanish 1
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French 2
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Latin 2
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Spanish 2
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Honors French 2
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Honors Latin 2
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Honors Spanish 2
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French 3
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*Honors Latin 3
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Spanish 3
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*Honors French 3
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*Honors Latin 4
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*Honors Spanish 3
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French 4
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Spanish 4
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*Honors French 4
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*Honors Spanish 4
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*Advanced college credit is available through Saint Louis University’s 1818 program.
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Activities
Educational trips throughout France and Spain
French and Spanish Honor Societies
Junior Classical League
National Latin Exam
Faculty
Sr. Janet Kuciejczyk, C.S.J., M.A.
Sr. Karen Langhi, C.S.J., M.A.
Helene Meyer, B.A.
Ms. Daniela Petkova, M.A.
Michael Smith, M.Ed. (Chairperson)
Caroline Springer, M.A.