Spanish Immersion Program
In the Spanish Immersion program, the curriculum is the same as it is in the district's other classes, although the majority of class subjects are taught in the Spanish language. Our Spanish Immersion program uses the 90/10 dual immersion model with curriculum delivered 90% in Spanish the first year and 80% in the second year. Research indicates this is the best model for biliteral and bicultural academic outcomes for immersion students.
In order to build language skills, students are encouraged to speak Spanish in the immersion classes with both teacher and classmates. This is one way to achieve the high level of Spanish fluency required to learn content area and participate in classroom activities.
For more information on immersion programs read our Frequently Asked Questions page.
Mrs. Lewis' Kindergarten
Students learning grammar.
Science Experiment Instructions
Students learn core math/science curriculum in Spanish.
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Why Learn Another Language?
It's Healthy! — People who are bilingual have an advantage over the rest of us, and not just in terms of communication skills. The bilingual brain develops more densely, giving it an advantage in various abilities and skills, according to new medical research.
A Requirement For Graduating College — Many colleges require their students to study a foreign language for at least two years, and some prefer three or four years of one language. Spanish speakers can easily learn other Latin-based languages such as French and Italian.
Being Bilingual Increases Employability — The U.S. is increasingly operating in global markets. Foreign language fluency is a significant asset for job seekers, as more and more companies trade internationally.