ELD and WL department page
Welcome to the ELD and World Languages at DHS!
At DHS, language learning opens doors — to better communication, exciting travel, rewarding careers, and even an edge in college admissions. Many universities now look for three or more years of language study in high school, and we’re here to help you reach that goal!
We’re also proud of our strong AP Spanish program and success in the Seal of Biliteracy, which recognizes advanced skills in two or more languages.
New this year: the DHS World Language Scholars Program — an exceptional opportunity to celebrate dedication and excellence in language learning.
Let’s make this a year of discovery, culture, and achievement — ¡Vamos! Allons-y! Let’s go!
Course Offerings
- French 1,2, and 3(new this year!)
- Spanish, 1,2,3,4,5, and AP Spanish and Spanish for Spanish Speakers1,2, and 3
- American Sign Language (ASL) 1,2, and 3
World Languages Staff
- Dr. Laura Cappone (RT) - Laura_Cuppone@mcpsmd.org
- Maria Calderon, Spanish 3, SSS1, SSS2 - Maria_T_Calderon@mcpsmd.org
- Elizabeth Chevalier, Spanish 2, 3- Elizabeth_Chevalier@mcpsmd.org
- Taryn Dennison-McCabe, Spanish 1, 2 - Taryn_A_Dennison-mccabe@mcpsmd.org
- Tara Erichson, Spanish 3, 5, AP Spanish and SSS3- Tara_Erichson@mcpsmd.org
- Barbara Grysavage, American Sign Language 1, 2, 3 - Barbara_A_Grysavage@mcpsmd.org
- Melanie Rangel, Spanish 4, French 1, 2, and 3 Melanie_J_Rangel@mcpsmd.org
ELD Staff
- Juliana Morgan- ELD Seminar 1 and 2, English 11, English 12 - Juliana_D_Morgan@mcpsmd.org
- Amber Smith, ELD, English 9 for ELs, English 9 - Amber_N_Smith@mcpsmd.org
- Nicole Saltzman, ELD, English 10 and English 12 - Nicole_R_Saltzman@mcpsmd.org
- Sandhu Simarjeet, ELD Seminar 3, Algebra 1, English 10 -Simarjeet_K_Sandhu@mcpsmd.org
Department Highlights
- Seal of Biliteracy, Read more about it HERE
- World Language Scholars Program, read more about it HERE
Resources for Students and Families
- Spanish 1A
- Spanish 2A
- Spanish 1B
- Spanish 2B
- Honor Spanish 3
- Honors Spanish 4
- Spanish 5
- AP Spanish
- SSS1
- SSS2
- SSS3
- French 1
- French 2 and 3
- English 9 for EMLs 1,2
- English 10 for EMLs 1
- English 10 for EMLs 2
- ELD Seminar I and II
- ELD Seminar III
Relevant Contact Information
For any information about World Languages and ELD curricula, tests, and special programs, contact Laura Cuppone, Laura_Cuppone@mcpsmd.org