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Dual Immersion Mission
Dual Immersion Mission
Implement a high quality Dual Immersion Program that emphasizes academic achievement in English and Spanish
Implement a high quality Dual Immersion Program that emphasizes academic achievement in English and Spanish
What does a Dual Language Immersion Program offer?
What does a Dual Language Immersion Program offer?
This unique program offers English and Spanish-speaking students the opportunity to learn and excel in two languages, English and Spanish.
Research indicates that a Dual Language Immersion Program is the most effective model to educate limited English Proficient students. In addition, it offers a second language for English speaking students without risk to their academic achievements or English proficiency.
Why do parents continue the dual immersion program in secondary education?
Why do parents continue the dual immersion program in secondary education?
To stimulate their child’s cognitive, social, and linguistic development.
To prepare their children with advantages to compete for future careers.
To provide their children with the skills needed to live and work in a multicultural and global economy.
Program Goals
Program Goals
- Native English speakers and native Spanish speakers who complete this program through eighth grade possess strong literacy skills in Spanish and English.
- Students will have a strong academic proficiency in the core academic content areas.
- Students will be prepared to enter advanced levels of Spanish language classes at the high school level.
- Students will gain understanding and appreciation for other cultures.
Benefits of a dual immersion program?
Benefits of a dual immersion program?
- Functionally literate in a second language
- Critical thinking skills developed
- Better prepared to meet the exciting challenges of our society
- Development of cultural awareness
- California Biliteracy Seal received on high school diploma
Dual Immersion Activities
Dual Immersion Activities
- Students attend educational field trips related to the language of study
- Students participate in various fundraising activities to support extracurricular activities
- Students participate in cultural celebrations and service projects
Standards-based Instruction
Standards-based Instruction
- Textbooks aligned to Common Core Standards in all content areas as well as the IB Middle Years Programme
- IMPACTO Social Studies by McGraw-Hill - pending Board Approval
- Galería de lengua y cultura 1 by Vista Learning - pending Board Approval
- Novels used are written in Spanish by Spanish Authors
Your child will have Spanish instruction in both Spanish Language & Literature (Language Arts) and in Individuals and Societies (History) for their Dual Language Immersion track. The remaining courses will be taught in English.
Your child will have Spanish instruction in both Spanish Language & Literature (Language Arts) and in Individuals and Societies (History) for their Dual Language Immersion track. The remaining courses will be taught in English.
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