Dual Language Program

Dual language students outperform their peers in English-only programs. Students in dual immersion programs have high levels of self-esteem, high academic competence and motivation. Students are better prepared for the global job market where a second language gives them a competitive edge!

In a dual language immersion program, students are taught the same curriculum as their peers in English-only schools and are expected to meet the same state standards as all other students in the district. Students may only begin the Spanish and Vietnamese dual language programs in transitional kindergarten or kindergarten and commit to remaining in the program through 6^th grade.  The Spanish program follows a 90:10 program model which refers to the language of instruction.  In TK/K 90% of the instruction is in Spanish.  As the student gradually moves up in grades, the language of instruction will gradually increase in English until the program reaches a 50:50.The Vietnamese program follows a 50:50 model Which refers to 50% of the instructional day is in English and 50% in Vietnamese. At Heritage Computer Science Academy, technology is infused into the curriculum at every grade level across content areas.

Interested families need to attend a dual language orientation at their school of choice (Monroe, Russell, Murdy, Heritage, Simmons). Applications to the program are completed after the orientation. If accepted, this becomes your new permanent school. Students and parents do NOT have to be bilingual to be successful in the program. This program is designed for three types of students:

1. English Learners whose home language is Spanish or Vietnamese
2. Bilingual students who speak Spanish and English or English and Vietnamese
3. English proficient students
4. Students with an interest in technology