The German language and culture is part of our heritage in Pennsylvania. In addition, it is still the language most requested for graduate work in fields as religion, history, music, psychology, etc. It would be foolish and short-sighted to drop German as a foreign language offering.
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Jeanne Gryszka
11 years ago
I agree with those who expressed the strong positive impact of German language instruction at Council Rock and would add another element. A high school graduate who is interested in majoring in German language in college, as I did, would require - or certainly benefit from - several years of German language instruction in high school to be accepted into that course of study. Had I not studied German in high school, I would not have been able to fit all the course requirements, along with my education and business courses, into four years of college. In addition, upper level German language courses may not be offered as frequently as a college student may need them in order to complete his/her requirements. Clearly, the high school courses are a necessary foundation. Also, I worked as a tutor for a grad student in art history whose research led her to documents written only in German, so we can add Art History as a field related to German language! Our family participated in Council Rock’s German exchange program and we agree that it should not be discontinued, as its benefits expand far beyond language learning into many educational and social strengths.
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Anthony Jannotta
11 years ago
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I am a product of the German program at Council Rock and currently teach German at Hempfield School District in Lancaster County. It would be a great disappoint to lose this very influential language. This is clearly not the Council Rock I remember!
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Lori Muscato
11 years ago
CR Class Of 82
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John gianni
11 years ago
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I have a CR student that is entering 7th grade
She has been looking forward to take German since 4th grade
I had another child that took German for 5 yrs in CR and will be stationed in Germany for the U.S. Government
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Anonymous
11 years ago
We speak French at home, have two children in the district, and would like more language options...not less. Please keep German and invest in our students' global education! Thank you.
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Anonymous
11 years ago
My husband and his siblings are 7 children who graduated from CR studying German. We have 5 children of our own currently Attend one if the Holland elementary schools, who may enroll in German if offered. Currently a brother in law often takes business trips to Germany and has found his CR's German experience to be helpful! We hope that Holland MS will continue to offer German to their students.
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Anonymous
11 years ago
My husband and his siblings are 7 children who graduated from CR studying German. We have 5 children of our own currently Attend one if the Holland elementary schools, who may enroll in German if offered. Currently a brother in law often takes business trips to Germany and has found his CR's German experience to be helpful! We hope that Holland MS will continue to offer German to their students.
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Heather Sensibaugh Lataille
11 years ago
What's more...the entire framework of the international order was set in place following WWII. Anyone seeking to understand the international political order, European politics, and the Greek debt crisis, aerodynamics, philosophy, and countless other areas gains much from learning German. Reading and understanding a foreign language is not the same as reading a sanitized and simplified translation.
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Heather Sensibaugh Lataille
11 years ago
What's more...the entire framework of the international order was set in place following WWII. Anyone seeking to understand the international political order, European politics, and the Greek debt crisis, aerodynamics, philosophy, and countless other areas gains much from learning German. Reading and understanding a foreign language is not the same as reading a sanitized and simplified translation.
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Michael Vogeley
11 years ago
Knowledge of the German language and German culture are critical for the future success of our students and our country. Germany is perhaps the closest ally of the United States in modern politics and economics. Note two key events recently highlighted in the news: (1) At the G7 summit (June 2015, held in Germany), the focus was on discussions between German Chancellor Angel Merkel and President Obama. (2) Closer to home, Philadelphia Mayor Nutter recently visited Frankfurt, Germany (July 2015), where he signed a "sister city" agreement between Frankfurt and Germany, with the goal of strengthening economic ties, after more than a year of talks with the Frankfurt mayor.
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Nicholas Repsher ('99)
11 years ago
Learning another language is a great thing, and I think everyone who can should. But languages have personalities, "flavors", and not all languages appeal equally to all people. Having as varied a menu as possible is therefore good - that way students have a better chance of finding languages that suit them and then get the most out of their experiences. I loved that we got to choose from Spanish, French, and German back in 9th grade. For me German was a good choice, and so I got all the good things that come from learning another language - as I'm sure the students who were and are attracted to French and Spanish (and is Latin still there?) did and do. Please don't take German off the menu!
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Kathleen Rechner
11 years ago
CR German language student
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Lori Kingsley, DO
11 years ago
Class of 1993- This is more than a language class. I firmly support keeping German in CR schools!
Lori Colliton Kingsley, DO
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Anonymous
11 years ago
Class of 2008
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Deann Mangoni
11 years ago
Save our German classes!!!!!
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Crystal Sabalaske
11 years ago
I support German in CR Schools.
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Anonymous
11 years ago
I support German Language programs for the Council Rock.
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Ashley Tancredi
11 years ago
It is imperative to offer a variety of languages to students, instead of solely focusing all resources on learning Spanish. The CR German Dept has maintained an amazing relationship with a high school in Ulm, Germany for many years. This exchange program has given countless CR students and teachers the opportunity to study abroad and strengthen their understanding of cultural mores and expand their speaking abilities and has also brought German exchange students to the CR high schools. It saddens me to think that such an incredible opportunity would become extinct, along with the chance to learn one of the most prevalent languages in Europe, in business and in pharmaceuticals.
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Janice Robb
11 years ago
I support all foreign language/culture education. I would like to see foreign languages being taught at the elementary level also. German is an important language. Please continue to offer it at CRHS.
The German language and culture is part of our heritage in Pennsylvania. In addition, it is still the language most requested for graduate work in fields as religion, history, music, psychology, etc. It would be foolish and short-sighted to drop German as a foreign language offering.
I agree with those who expressed the strong positive impact of German language instruction at Council Rock and would add another element. A high school graduate who is interested in majoring in German language in college, as I did, would require - or certainly benefit from - several years of German language instruction in high school to be accepted into that course of study. Had I not studied German in high school, I would not have been able to fit all the course requirements, along with my education and business courses, into four years of college. In addition, upper level German language courses may not be offered as frequently as a college student may need them in order to complete his/her requirements. Clearly, the high school courses are a necessary foundation. Also, I worked as a tutor for a grad student in art history whose research led her to documents written only in German, so we can add Art History as a field related to German language! Our family participated in Council Rock’s German exchange program and we agree that it should not be discontinued, as its benefits expand far beyond language learning into many educational and social strengths.
I am a product of the German program at Council Rock and currently teach German at Hempfield School District in Lancaster County. It would be a great disappoint to lose this very influential language. This is clearly not the Council Rock I remember!
CR Class Of 82
I have a CR student that is entering 7th grade She has been looking forward to take German since 4th grade I had another child that took German for 5 yrs in CR and will be stationed in Germany for the U.S. Government
We speak French at home, have two children in the district, and would like more language options...not less. Please keep German and invest in our students' global education! Thank you.
My husband and his siblings are 7 children who graduated from CR studying German. We have 5 children of our own currently Attend one if the Holland elementary schools, who may enroll in German if offered. Currently a brother in law often takes business trips to Germany and has found his CR's German experience to be helpful! We hope that Holland MS will continue to offer German to their students.
My husband and his siblings are 7 children who graduated from CR studying German. We have 5 children of our own currently Attend one if the Holland elementary schools, who may enroll in German if offered. Currently a brother in law often takes business trips to Germany and has found his CR's German experience to be helpful! We hope that Holland MS will continue to offer German to their students.
What's more...the entire framework of the international order was set in place following WWII. Anyone seeking to understand the international political order, European politics, and the Greek debt crisis, aerodynamics, philosophy, and countless other areas gains much from learning German. Reading and understanding a foreign language is not the same as reading a sanitized and simplified translation.
What's more...the entire framework of the international order was set in place following WWII. Anyone seeking to understand the international political order, European politics, and the Greek debt crisis, aerodynamics, philosophy, and countless other areas gains much from learning German. Reading and understanding a foreign language is not the same as reading a sanitized and simplified translation.
Knowledge of the German language and German culture are critical for the future success of our students and our country. Germany is perhaps the closest ally of the United States in modern politics and economics. Note two key events recently highlighted in the news: (1) At the G7 summit (June 2015, held in Germany), the focus was on discussions between German Chancellor Angel Merkel and President Obama. (2) Closer to home, Philadelphia Mayor Nutter recently visited Frankfurt, Germany (July 2015), where he signed a "sister city" agreement between Frankfurt and Germany, with the goal of strengthening economic ties, after more than a year of talks with the Frankfurt mayor.
Learning another language is a great thing, and I think everyone who can should. But languages have personalities, "flavors", and not all languages appeal equally to all people. Having as varied a menu as possible is therefore good - that way students have a better chance of finding languages that suit them and then get the most out of their experiences. I loved that we got to choose from Spanish, French, and German back in 9th grade. For me German was a good choice, and so I got all the good things that come from learning another language - as I'm sure the students who were and are attracted to French and Spanish (and is Latin still there?) did and do. Please don't take German off the menu!
CR German language student
Class of 1993- This is more than a language class. I firmly support keeping German in CR schools! Lori Colliton Kingsley, DO
Class of 2008
Save our German classes!!!!!
I support German in CR Schools.
I support German Language programs for the Council Rock.
It is imperative to offer a variety of languages to students, instead of solely focusing all resources on learning Spanish. The CR German Dept has maintained an amazing relationship with a high school in Ulm, Germany for many years. This exchange program has given countless CR students and teachers the opportunity to study abroad and strengthen their understanding of cultural mores and expand their speaking abilities and has also brought German exchange students to the CR high schools. It saddens me to think that such an incredible opportunity would become extinct, along with the chance to learn one of the most prevalent languages in Europe, in business and in pharmaceuticals.
I support all foreign language/culture education. I would like to see foreign languages being taught at the elementary level also. German is an important language. Please continue to offer it at CRHS.