Advantages of the Languages

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"The sum of human wisdom is not contained in any one language."

Speaking French will increase one's job opportunities and salary potential.
45 different countries speak their own language and French.
40% of English is derived from French.
Proficiency in French will improve chances of international employment, acceptance to the university of one's choice, and placement in travel careers.
Learning French develops critical and creative thinking skills.
French is the language of the United Nations, the Olympics, art, music, cuisine, cinema, fashion, and literary masterpieces.

Germany is the third largest trading partner of the U.S. York International, Glatfelter, and KBA Motter are just a few of the local firms connected to Germany. People working in York communicate daily with the German-speaking world.
German is the second most prevalent language on the Internet. It is one of Microsoft's two pilot languages. Knowing German provides an edge in today's technological world.
Over 28% of all Americans have German ancestry. (In York, it's even higher!) With German, one can explore family history and German-American culture.
German is important for business, manufacturing, science, music, travel, history, architecture, and philosophy.
German is user-friendly to English speakers. Both languages are Germanic, sharing words, word origins, and grammar characteristics.

Two years of Latin increase verbal SAT scores an average of 40 points.
Students who complete 4 years of Latin at Dallastown routinely test out of 3-6 credits on college placement exams for Latin.
Latin is the basis of French, Spanish and Italian; taking Latin first makes the study of these languages much easier.
Taking Latin dramatically improves English grammar and vocabulary skills.
A knowledge of Latin is particularly helpful in the fields of medicine, law, pharmacy, science, religion, government, and history.

Spanish is the second most widely spoken language in the world, and Spanish-speaking people have become the second largest cultural group in the United States.
Our businesses and communities serve a growing number of Spanish-speaking households. Businesses, media, health services, and government agencies are in need of people proficient in Spanish.
Speaking Spanish is a critical skill in this day and age of trade, travel, and technology.
17% of York's population is Hispanic.
Knowledge of Spanish facilitates travel to Spanish-speaking countries.