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World Language

In an ever-changing and interconnected world, students need to develop cross-cultural understanding and communication skills in order to enhance their ability to compete in a global economy. The primary goal of the World Languages Department is to provide students the opportunity to develop proficiency in a language other than English. World Language courses are aligned to the California Content Standards for World Languages and to the American Council for the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) standards.

UPDATED: 2/23/26

SPANISH AND FRENCH

Hyde, Lawson, Miller, and Kennedy students: If you took French or Spanish, and earned a B or higher, sign up for Level 2.  No Placement Test is needed for Level 1 or Level 2 signups from feeder middle schools for students who completed the program. 

Hyde, Miller, or Kennedy Students

-If you took 1 year of French or Spanish, then choose level 1.

-If you took two years of French or Spanish, and earned a C or higher in the second year, then choose level 2.

Lawson Students

-If you took 1 year of French or Spanish, and earned a C or higher,  then choose level 2.
Students Outside of our Feeder Middle Schools

Students who have taken Spanish or French at a school other than Hyde, Miller, Kennedy or Lawson should have their teacher email the World Language Department Lead, Jessica Schaetzke, at jessica_schaetzke@fuhsd.org with their placement recommendation. These students are also welcome to sign up for the placement test and have our CHS teachers make a recommendation for them.

PLACEMENT TEST DETAILS
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 2026, 3:30 PM- 6:30 PM

This test is a diagnostic to place you in the correct level. You will be tested on your use of level-appropriate vocabulary and grammar in speaking, listening, reading, and writing in the language.  Individual test results will not be mailed or emailed out. The results of your diagnostic test will be on your Course Verification Form, which will be emailed out in April via Informed K-12. All tests will be done in person. Please bring a pencil to the test. It is not necessary to or recommended to study or prepare for the test! Sign up for a placement test below by Wednesday, February 25th. 

Students with Other Prior Language Experience: 

FRENCH ROOM 6111

Students with any other prior experience with French must register for the placement test by using this French Placement Test Sign-up.This includes heritage and native speakers of the language (if you or other family members speak French at home). All of these students must have selected the language during the course selection process. French register for level 2, 4120.  If you have any questions, please contact Imene Aggoun - imene_aggoun@fuhsd.org

SPANISH ROOM 409 

Students with any other prior experience with Spanish must register for the placement test by using this Spanish Placement Test Sign-up.This includes heritage and native speakers of the language (if you or other family members speak Spanish at home).  All of these students must have selected the language during the course selection process. Register for Spanish level 2, 4320. If you have any questions, please contact Jessica Schaetzke - jessica_schaetzke@fuhsd.org 

JAPANESE

During the 2026-2027 school year, CHS will offer Japanese 4H/AP. Only current CHS students already enrolled in our Japanese program will be allowed to register for this course. However, if you have strong previous experience in Japanese and you’d like to be considered for 4H, please contact Stefanie Fan and Jessica Schaetzke - stefanie_fan@fuhsd.org and jessica_schaetzke@fuhsd.org

CHINESE ROOM 307

Students with previous experience in Chinese in any setting are expected to sign up for Chinese course number 4420 and take the placement exam. These students must register using the Chinese Diagnostic Placement Test Sign-up. All of these students must have selected the language during the course selection process.  If you have any questions, please contact Ying Jin - ying_jin@fuhsd.org 

CHINESE DIAGNOSTIC TEST INFORMATION
The Chinese placement test has two parts and is given to all students with prior knowledge of Chinese across the Fremont Union High School District.  Part 1 will be the AAPPL (National Standard Proficiency Test) on computer, with a section for listening and one section for reading.  This test is not based on any test book.  Students will have about 1 hour to work on this test.  When they log into this computer test, they have a chance to choose either to read simplified characters or traditional characters.The 2nd part of the test is writing.  Students will hand write a short essay on an assigned prompt.  It takes about 30 minutes for this section.  Students can choose to write either simplified characters or traditional characters.
This is a diagnostic test designed specifically to assess students where they are currently at in order to place them in the correct level next year where they will be most successful. Therefore, it is not recommended to study or review. A team of district-wide Chinese teachers meet to analyze the assessments and give their recommendations.
The results of your diagnostic test will be on your Course Verification Form, which will be emailed out in April via Informed K-12.  All tests will be done in person. 
Have Additional Questions about placement?

If you have any questions regarding the placement tests, please contact Ms. Jessica Schaetzke (jessica_schaetzke@fuhsd.org), CHS World Language Department Lead.