German Dual Language Immersion
Why German?
- German is one of the three official languages of the European Union, and two of the UN’s headquarters are located in German-speaking countries.
- Germany and China trade places with each other for the greatest share in travel, tourism and trade.
- At a 2009 business and language summit, Utah companies listed German as one of the top five languages for Utah business and industry.
- A wide variety of languages is vital for educating global citizens in Utah. Each language and culture has something unique to offer, and expands students’ opportunities for understanding different perspectives.
- Germany is a world leader in green technologies, alternative energy and pharmaceuticals. These industries will grow considerably during the working lives of our current students.
- Over 3000 German companies, and some of the most successful ones, are also located in the U.S. For example, Adidas, Siemens, T-Mobile, Trader Joe’s and Volkswagen all originate in Germany.
- Knowledge of German benefits students in any university discipline and particularly enhances understanding of engineering math, science, history, literature and the arts.
12‑Year Phase Out of German at West/THS
Overview: The German language program at West/THS will be phased out gradually over 12 years. Each school year removes the program from one additional lower grade level until it is fully discontinued.
Phase‑Out by School Year
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2023–2024: German offered in Grades 1–10
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2024–2025: German offered in Grades 2–11
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2025–2026: German offered in Grades 3–12
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2026–2027: German offered in Grades 4–12
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2027–2028: German offered in Grades 5–12
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2028–2029: German offered in Grades 6–12
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2029–2030: German offered in Grades 7–12
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2030–2031: German offered in Grades 8–12
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2031–2032: German offered in Grades 9–12
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2032–2033: German offered in Grades 10–12
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2033–2034: German offered in Grades 11–12
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2034–2035: German offered in Grade 12 only