Glastonbury Public Schools

World Language Department

Amanda Robustelli-Price, Director 

860-652-7954

Lisa Laurito, Administrative Secretary

for general inquiries or to schedule a visit 

LauritoL@Glastonburyus.org   

(860) 652-7954 

Rose Scotto, Administrative Secretary

for inquiries regarding Chinese, Russian, Technology, & Exchanges 

ScottoR@Glastonburyus.org   

(860) 652-7958

Sharing the Joy of Cultures and Languages

The districtwide Kaleidoscope of Languages and Cultures event drew quite a lively crowd! Thank you to all who attended. 

This event celebrated the languages and cultures of our schools, community, and world through diverse voices and experiences.

Special thanks to the World Language and Multilingual Learners Department, the Glastonbury PTSO, the Director of EDI,  and all the students and adults who volunteered to make this event such a success. 

Please enjoy this highlight video!

5th Grade Language Choice

Each spring, 5th grade students have the opportunity to select the world language that they will study throughout middle school.  For more information about the Glastonbury World Language option for students entering 6th grade at Gideon Welles School click the image below.

image of speech bubbles with "hello" in side each in various languages and words "CLICK HERE" written over top of the bubbles.

Seal of Biliteracy Testing for GHS Students

GHS Seniors are eligible to test for the Seal of Biliteracy as a part of their world language class.  There is nothing that needs to be done for students currently studying the language they wish to test in.  If a student wishes to test for the Seal of Biliteracy in a language other than what is being studied at GHS, please complete this FORM. For more information about the Seal of Biliteracy, please visit this pagePlease register for Seal of Biliteracy testing by March 15, 2024.

Connecticut Seal of Biliteracy

The Connecticut State Seal of Biliteracy recognizes public high school graduates who have attained a level of proficiency in English and one or more languages. Proficiency is determined through scoring on one of several state approved assessment tools.

Students meeting the criteria for biliteracy receive a seal affixed to their diploma and to their high school transcript. The marker is useful to both employers and to colleges and universities. It helps to identify students with verified multilingual skills. Click here for more information.

Languages in Careers

"Languages are among the top eight skills required across all occupations. From health care and government to finance and sports (and everywhere in between)...

Read more on the ACTFL website!

Biliteracy Blog

http://www.concordialanguagevillages.org/blog/villages/sealing-a-biliterate-future#.W_2pIuhKgdU

Click above for a Biliteracy blog entry by former Director of World Languages, Rita A. Oleksak. It features several Glastonbury students discussing the Seal of Biliteracy in  mini-videos.

Creative Connections

Glastonbury High School Russian students recently participated in a Creative Connections project. They shared student artwork with our sister school in St. Petersburg, Russia. The students also participated live chat using "Zoom" videoconferencing. 

We've included here some impressive Russian student artwork.

Tracking page views worldwide!

Our World Language Program was recently highlighted on the Asia Society website!


 Image with blue ribbon. Congratulations Glastonbury Schools Foreign Language Program. Recipient of the 2017 ACTFL Melba D. Woodruff Award for Exemplary Elementary Foreign Language Program. Click here for more information about this award and criteria selection.

Our Mission Statement

The Glastonbury World Language Department empowers students to communicate and participate successfully 

as informed global citizens who have an understanding of and an appreciation for world cultures.