National Language Exams

1. To recognize achievement in the study of language.  
2. To demonstrate proficiency in a second language as related to national standards.
3. To stimulate further interest in the teaching and learning of a language.
    

Students will test during March and April of 2026 (language specific testing windows will be shared)

• French: $7.00
• Spanish: $6.00
• Italian: $9.00

1. Fill out the *Registration Form and proceed to Step 2 (payment) below. If you are eligible for financial assistance, please proceed with step 2 below. 

2. Make a payment through the School Store following the instructions below.  

• Log onto the Campus Portal (Infinite Campus account)
• Go to School Store 
• Click on Student Activities tab → Products
• Choose French, Italian or Spanish exam
• Add to cart
• Click on cart to pay
• If you are eligible for financial assistance, the payment amount will automatically adjust to $0.00 when you click “Pay”

3. Cash or Check payment may be made in the School Store at HPHS.

The School Store will be open until Friday, January 30, 2026. No one can register for the exam after this date. If you are absent on the date of the exam, you must attend a makeup session or forfeit the exam. No refunds can be issued if you forfeit your test. *Make-up sessions must be planned with Mrs. Gordana Samardzija.  

• Jeff Handley (Department Chair) 224-765-2181 or email at jhandley@dist113.org 
• Gordana Samardzija (Language Lab Coordinator) 224-765-2423 or email at  gsamardzija@dist113.org
• Castelia Castellanos (Administrative Assistant) 224-765-2180 or email at ccastellanos@dist113.org

• National Spanish Exam and National Spanish Exam Awards
• National French Contest
• National Italian Exam