One-Way Dual Language Spanish

The One-Way Dual Language Program is offered at the majority of our Elementary Campuses for grades PK-5th. Students identified as Emergent Bilingual (EB) and have indicated the use of Spanish on their initial Home Language Survey upon registration, are offered the option to participate in our One-Way Dual Language Program.

Two-Way Dual Language Spanish

The Two-Way Dual Language Program is only currently offered at Vial Classical Center for grades K-5. Students identified as Emergent Bilingual (EB) and have indicated the use of Spanish on their initial Home Language Survey upon registration, and students who are native English speakers are offered the option to participate in our Two-Way Dual Language Program. Students participating in this language program must qualify through the Magnet office and meet entry criteria.

One-Way Dual Language Vietnamese

This One-Way Dual Language Program is offered at three of our elementary campuses for grades PK-3rd. Hickman Elementary, Lister Elementary, and Parsons PK Center are the three campuses with this program. Students identified as Emergent Bilingual (EB) and have indicated the use of Vietnamese on their initial Home Language Survey upon registration, are offered the option to participate in this One-Way Dual Language Program.

English as a Second Language (ESL)

Students in ESL receive intensive instruction in English from teachers certified in ESL and trained in Sheltered Instruction techniques. Teachers scaffold their lessons to ensure the academic content is comprehensible for all students while they develop academic language.