Language Immersion Programs
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The goal of dual language/immersion programs is for students to achieve academic success in all content areas while also becoming bilingual, biliterate and bicultural. Students who wish to join a dual language/immersion program (grade 2 and above) must demonstrate grade-level proficiency in the partner language with an assessment or by other means.
Dual Language/Immersion students will:
- Gain skills and knowledge in the core content areas of reading, writing, math and science through instruction in another language
- Understand, speak, read and write in another language
- Develop positive attitudes about people who speak another language and come from other cultures
In immersion programs, students receive academic instruction primarily in the target language to become proficient in that language. Immersion programs are offered in French, Mandarin and Spanish.
In dual language programs, students who speak English or the other language learn together. Academic subjects are taught in both languages. Dual language programs are offered in Hmong and Spanish.
For more information, visit spps.org/otl or call 651-744-3418.
French Immersion
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Students are taught primarily in French to become proficient in reading, writing and communicating in the French language and culture while mastering State Standards. District Magnet: Provides transportation to students who live in Areas A-F1/F2.
Elementary School:
L’Etoile du Nord French Immersion - Lower Campus (PreK-1)
L’Etoile du Nord French Immersion - Upper Campus (2-5)
Middle School:
High School:
German Immersion
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Students are taught in German to become proficient in reading, writing and communicating in the German language and culture. District Magnet: Provides transportation to students who live in Areas A-F1/F2.
Elementary School:
N/A
Middle School:
N/A
High School:
Hmong/English Dual Language
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Students learn in both Hmong and English while mastering State Standards. Students in middle and high school continue with a Hmong Language and Culture class incorporating language, history and culture. Regional Magnets: Provides transportation to the Areas noted below.
Elementary School:
Jackson Elementary (PreK-5) - Area C, D, E, F
Phalen Lake Hmong Studies (PreK-5) - Area A, B, C
Middle School:
Battle Creek Middle (6-8) - Area A, B, C-East
Washington Technology (6-12) - Area C-West, D, E, F1/F2
High School:
Harding Senior (9-12) - Area A, B, C-East
Washington Technology (6-12) - Area C-West, D, E, F1/F2
Chinese-Mandarin Immersion
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Students are taught primarily in Mandarin Chinese to become proficient in reading, writing and communicating in the Mandarin language and Chinese culture while mastering State Standards. District Magnet: Provides transportation to students who live in Areas A-F1/F2.
Elementary School:
Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion Academy (K-5)
Middle School:
High School:
Spanish/English Dual Language
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Students learn in both Spanish and English while mastering State Standards. Students in middle and high school continue studies through the Spanish immersion program. Regional Magnets: Provides transportation to the Areas noted below.
Elementary School:
Riverview West Side School of Excellence (PreK-5) - Area B, D, F1/F2
Wellstone Elementary (PreK-5) - Area A, C, E
Middle School:
Highland Park Middle (6-8) - Area A-F1/F2
High School:
Highland Park Senior (9-12) - Area A-F1/F2
Spanish Immersion
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Students are taught primarily in Spanish to become proficient in reading, writing and communicating in the Spanish language and Hispanic culture while mastering State Standards. District Magnet: Provides transportation to students who live in Areas A-F1/F2.
Elementary School:
Adams Spanish Immersion (PreK-5)
Middle School:
High School:
