Dual language immersion is a 50/50 instructional model in which students spend half their day learning in English and the other half learning in Spanish or Chinese. Through developmentally appropriate curriculum, students naturally pick up the language as they learn other subjects. The program is based on the total language learning approach incorporating content-based instruction and explicit language instruction. Our goal is that our immersion students will become bi-literate and bilingual.
Within Weber School District there are four language immersion programs. A separate application is required for each program. If you would like more information about a specific program, you are welcome and encouraged to attend an informational meeting hosted by the school principal and a school district representative. Only students entering 1st grade during the 2025-2026 school year are eligible to apply. Applications will be available at 9:00 AM on morning following the parent meeting at each school site. All applications are due March 28, 2025 by 11:59 PM. Please contact the school principal for additional information.
Applications may only be submitted on behalf of incoming first graders.
The Application Process
Carefully review the dual immersion application information packet.
Attend the information meeting if possible (not required)
Complete the application forms for the programs to which you would like to apply. Applications are due by 11:59 PM on March 28, 2025.
All application(s) submitted by the deadline will be entered into a lottery system. This system is detailed in the dual immersion application information packet.
Notice of acceptance or waitlist status will be sent by the end of day March 28, 2025 concerning acceptance into the programs.
Parents/guardians must declare their commitment by the end of the day on April 19, 2025.
Chinese at Uintah Elementary:
School address 6115 So. 2250 E. So. Ogden 84403
Principal: Mike Yardley
Uintah Elementary Information Meeting- February 26, 2025 at 5:00 PM (in person)
Dual Immersion Application information packet (the same for all programs)
Uintah Elementary Chinese Dual Immersion Application is due March 28, 2025 by 11:59 PM
Application Form 2025-2026 (opens February 27, 2025 at 9:00 AM)
Chinese at Bates Elementary:
School address 850 E. 3100 No. No. Ogden 84414
Principal: Dax Sederholm
School website: http://bates.wsd.net/
Bates Elementary Information Meeting - March 5, 2025 at 5:00 PM (in person)
Dual Immersion Application information packet (the same for all programs)
Bates Elementary Chinese Dual Immersion Application is due March 28, 2025 by 11:59 PM
Application Form 2025-2026 (opens March 6, 2025 at 9:00 AM)
Spanish at Majestic Elementary:
School address 425 W. 2550 No. Ogden 84414
Principal: Libby Jacobsen
Majestic Elementary- February 26, 2025 at 5:00 PM (in person)
Dual Immersion Application information packet (the same for all programs) (en Español)
Majestic Elementary Spanish Dual Immersion Lottery Application due March 28, 2025 by 11:59 PM
Application Form 2024-2025 (opens February 27, 2025 at 9:00 AM)
Spanish at Freedom Elementary:
School address 4555 W. 5500 So. Hooper 84315
Principal: Brandon Lott
Freedom Elementary- March 5, 2025 at 5:00 PM (in person)
Dual Immersion Application information packet (the same for all programs) (en Español)
Freedom Elementary Spanish Dual Immersion Lottery Application is due March 28, 2025 by 11:59 PM
Application Form 2025-2026 (opens March 6, 2025 at 9:00 AM)