Bilingual/ESL Program

Program Description

Bilingual - a full-time program of instruction in which both the student's home language and English are used for instruction. The amount of instruction in each language is commensurate with the student's level of proficiency in both languages and their level of academic achievement. It is the philosophy of the program that students in grades K-2 receive most of their instruction in Spanish with a designated time for ESL. As a general rule, transition into English should take place in the third grade depending upon the student's level of academic development.

ESL (English as a Second Language) - an intensive program of instruction designed to develop proficiency in the comprehension, speaking, reading and composition of both the oral and written English language. The amount of instruction provided in ESL is commensurate with the student's level of English proficiency and his level of academic achievement. In PK-5, time allotted for instruction may vary according to their level of proficiency and their level of academic achievement. In grades 6-12, instruction in ESL may vary from one to two periods depending on the student's language ability levels.

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Student Eligibility Requirements:
Students identified as Limited English Proficient as per their results on the Oral Language Proficiency Test are eligible to receive services in the Bilingual or ESL program.