Dual Immersion Program at Feaster Charter Elementary School
What is Dual Immersion?
- A two-way Bilingual program where students learn Spanish and English
- The program ideally begins with the student in kindergarten and continues progressively until the student is promoted from the program
- The program is designed based on the needs of each learner
- Ideally, DI requires an even blend of English dominant students and Spanish dominant students in order to support a collaborative learning environment
What Does Dual Immersion Look Like at Feaster Charter?
- K-3rd grade students receive part of their instruction in Spanish and part of their instruction in English.
- 4th-5th grade students receive an average of 80 minutes of instruction per day in Spanish Langauge Arts.
- All 3rd-5th grade DI students have the opportunity to take an additional 45-minute elective class 4 days a week.
What Are the Goals of Dual Immersion?
- Students will be proficient in both Spanish and English
- Students will commit to 7 years in the Dual Immersion Program in order to maximize achievement goals
- Students will demonstrate positive cross-cultural attitudes and behaviors
How Do I Get My Child in the Dual Immersion Program?
Please complete this online interest form: