Hewlett H S World Languages
Dr. Nicole Montellese, Chairperson
(516) 792-4027
NYS Standards for World Language Education
World Readiness Standards for Learning Languages
The Department of World Languages at Hewlett High School believes in a communicative approach to language learning. Students are encouraged to speak, listen to, read, and write in the language daily to increase proficiency. Student progress is monitored by teachers to help students succeed and reflect on daily progress. In addition, students explore countries around the world as they discover new cultures along with the language.
The Department offers courses in Chinese, French, Italian, Spanish, ASL, and English as a New Language.
For detailed descriptions of each course, visit the 2025-2026 Hewlett High School Course of Study Guide.
Hewlett High School is a proud sponsor of the New York State Seal of Biliteracy.
The NYSSB recognizes high school graduates who have attained a high level of proficiency in English and one or more world languages. The intent of the NYSSB is to encourage the study of languages, to identify high school graduates with language and biliteracy skills for employers, to provide universities with additional information about applicants seeking admission and placement, to prepare students with twenty-first century skills, to recognize the value of language instruction, and to affirm the value of diversity in a multilingual society. Successful candidates will earn three points in English and three points in each world language from a points matrix, which includes course grades, national and state exams, transcripts, and culminating projects. The NYSSB takes the form of a Seal on the student's diploma and a medal worn at graduation.
Congratulations to our 2024 NYS Seal of Biliteracy Recipients!
Spanish: Christian Gomes-Lopez, Daniel Tkach, Fatima Hernandez Torrez, Genesis Cortez, Giovanni Castro, Isabella Oliveros, Jenna Bogdanov, Mia Partesano, Nyla Gershfeld
Italian: Giovanni Castro, Isabella Oliveros
Russian: Daniel Tkach, Nyla Gershfeld
Chinese: Queenie Chen, Ryan Hung
Arabic: Lieth Demis
Foreign Language Honor Society
* Junior & Senior Eligibility * Overall GPA: 90 * GPA in a World Language: 92
The Foreign Language Honor Society comprises the Spanish, French, Italian, and Chinese chapters. Students participate in club-run events such as fundraisers and after school activities for special occasions. There is an annual induction ceremony to celebrate all new inductees. Members will be awarded a certificate and a cord to be worn at graduation upon completing all the requirements. Eligibility: Students become eligible for participation after the first marking period of their junior year, at which point they must hold a cumulative grade point average of 90 and a minimum average of 92 in world language in their sophomore year and first quarter of their junior year.
Application Process: Students who meet the requirements will receive a letter inviting them to become members.
Congratulations to our 2024 National Exam Winners!
National French Exam (Le Grand Concours) winners:
GOLD: Shane Zamidar
SILVER: Rachel Chen, Julia Igaunis, Ivy Zellner
BRONZE: Luka Profiloski, Briana Garcia, Tiffany Lin, Althea Abique
National Italian Exam winners:
GOLD: Francesca Castro
SILVER: Bianca Paez, Emiliya Iani, Jack Beeg
BRONZE: Alfredo DiScipio, Wesley Sreter, Marco Caruso
National Spanish Exam winners:
GOLD: Ivan Reznikov
SILVER: Francesca Kucherovsky, Simon Kupchik, Christian Gomes Lopez, Sean Zamidar
BRONZE: Salim Kaptan