SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL
South High School
EDUCATION FOR A GLOBAL SOCIETY
World Languages
 Arabic
 Chinese
 French
Date of publication
 German
 Latin
 Ojibwe
 Somali
 Spanish
South High School
3131 – 19th Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55407
Phone (612) 668-4300
Fax (612) 668-4310
http://south.mpls.k12.mn.us
EDUCATION FOR A GLOBAL SOCIETY
Somali: Language and Culture
French: Vive la Francophonie!
French is spoken around the world: in
Europe, Africa, Asia, North America, the
Caribbean, and even South America (French
Guyana)! French art and culture are admired
everywhere. Our program features travel and
CIS* French. Contact: Ms. Melissa Davis
(612) 668-7799,
Melissa.Davis@mpls.k12.mn.us.
German: Heritage and Tradition
Minneapolis South High School is the only school
in Minneapolis where students can choose among
eight world languages: Arabic, Chinese, French,
German, Latin, Ojibwe, Somali and Spanish.
Cultural exchanges are featured in all programs
and some languages offer CIS* (College in the
Schools) courses in partnership with the
University of Minnesota. Our students graduate
fully prepared to succeed in a global society.
Guten Tag! German has always been an
important language at South. German
heritage is prominent in Minnesota's history.
Our program features exchanges with
Germany, yearly trips, CIS* German, and the
chance to apply for a Congress-Bundestag
Scholarship. Contact: Mr. Arthur French,
(612) 668-4300,
Arthur.French@mpls.k12.mn.us.
Chinese: Language of the Future
Chinese is one of the most important and
fastest-growing languages in the world. Mr.
Dingman Yu is your insider's guide. His
program includes travel to China and CIS*
Chinese. Contact: Mr. Dingman Yu, (612)
692-1041, Dingman.Yu@mpls.k12.mn.us.
Spanish: Second Language of the US
Spanish is everywhere! Our program features
Levels 1 – 4, AP Spanish 5 (for college credit
by examination), and Spanish for Heritage
Speakers. Many students travel to
destinations throughout the Spanish-speaking
world. Contact for AP Spanish: Dr. Anne
Marie Plante (612) 668-9946,
amplante@mpls.k12.mn.us. Contact for
Spanish for Native Speakers: Ms. Luz Arias:
luz.arias-ortiz@mpls.k12.mn.us.
South High School: (612) 668-4300
Arabic
Ms. Dalia Mohamed
Latin: Salve!
Chinese Mr. Dingman Yu
Travel back in time to ancient Rome, discover
the glory of Latin and improve your ACT/SAT
verbal scores. Find out if you can really make
a toga from a bed sheet! South is the only
Minneapolis Public School where you can
study Latin! Contact: Ms. Teresa Roguski
(612) 692-0137,
Teresa.Roguski@mpls.k12.mn.us.
French Ms. Melissa Davis, Ms. Amy Kafkas
Ms. Kim Kolstad
Arabic: Discovery!
Arabic is a language of increasing prominence.
Discover the glories of Arabic language and the rich
diversity of the Arabic-speaking world. Contact: Ms.
Dalia Mohamed (612) 668-4300, Dalia.Mohamed
@mpls.k12.mn.us.
Come and learn about Somali language and
culture! Thereare courses for native and nonnative learners. Contact: Mr. Ahmed Yusuf,
(612) 668-1500,
Ahmed.Yusuf@mpls.k12.mn.us.
Ojibwe: "Ojibwemowin"
"Ojibwemowin" means "the language that is
alive. Students can study Ojibwe language
and culture throughout high school, gaining
confidence in speaking through a dialogue
approach and intensive cultural study.
Contact: Mr. Robert Horton, (612) 668-8952,
Robert.Horton@mpls.k12.mn.us.
German Mr. Arthur French
Latin
Ms. Teresa Roguski
Ojibwe Mr. Robert Horton
Somali Mr. Ahmed Yusuf
Spanish Ms. Luz Arias (Spanish for Native
Speakers), Ms. Teresa Roguski, Dr.
Anne Marie Plante, Ms. Sheila
Willette