Program Overview

Our mission is to provide students with an inclusive learning experience that fosters bilingualism, biliteracy, and cross-cultural understanding. We strive to empower students to become proficient communicators in both Spanish and English, equipping them with the skills necessary to excel academically and thrive in an interconnected world

1. Develop high levels of language proficiency and literacy in both languages.
2. Demonstrate high levels of academic achievement in all content areas.
3. Develop and appreciation for and an understanding of diverse cultures.

These ratios represent percentage of time spent in each language.

Grade Level	Time spent (Spanish: English)
Early Childhood	90:10
TK-K	90:10
1st	80:20
2nd	70:30
3rd	60:40
4th-8th	50:50

 

Bilingualism and Biliteracy

• Opportunity for students to become bilingual and biliterate
• Developing proficiency in two languages will open future opportunities in academia, careers, and personal life.

Cognitive Benefits

Research has shown that bilingualism can have positive effects on cognitive abilities such as:

• Enhanced problem-solving skills
• Improved memory
• Greater cognitive flexibility

Academic Achievement

The bilingual education model helps develop strong literacy skills in both languages and often leads to high levels of academic achievement in the upper grades.

Expanded College and Career Opportunities

• In today's globalized society, being bilingual is a vasuable asset.
• Proficiency in Spanish opens up a wide array of opportunities in careers such as business, healthcare, education, government and international relations.
• With the growing number of Spanish speakers worldwide, the demand for bilingual professionals continues to grow.
• Pathway and State Seal of Biliteracy