About Us

The Center for World Languages program offers students a unique opportunity to be immersed in a world language for the duration of their high school years. Students gain a respect for the diversity of languages, backgrounds and values. Insight into the structure of the English language is expanded. Students also acquire an understanding of the close connection between language and thought and the nature of language. They develop creative expressions and logical thinking and are able to communicate and exchange ideas and information. Further, students are empowered with the sense of an international community.

The Center for World Languages was founded in 1993-94 and referred to as the Foreign Language Center at J. R. Tucker High School, the first Specialty Center for Henrico County Public Schools. We are proud to continue this tradition into our second decade. We offer high school students an opportunity to prepare themselves to thrive in a society that is rapidly becoming global in nature.

By taking advantage of the opportunities we provide, students can develop a very high level of proficiency in Spanish, which is a language of major importance in the world today. The course sequence starts in the ninth grade, and participants normally have already had one year of study in the language they choose to pursue. Exceptions can be made for highly motivated and talented students.

For additional information contact:
Anne Fano, Chairperson or Dr. Gwen Miller, Principal
Center for World Languages - Tucker High School
804-527-4618 or 804-527-4600 ext. 3069
E-mail: agfano@henrico.k12.va.us