•   Achieve in all academic subjects according to district and state guidelines.
•   Develop fluency in communication and literacy in Spanish and English without compromising either language.
•   Cultivate understanding and appreciation of other cultures, inspire self- esteem, and strengthen positive attitudes among students, their families and the community.

•   The program follows the district’s core curriculum and uses state-adopted materials.
•   Grade-level Common Core State Standards are taught.
•   Delivery of lessons is through one language at a time.
•   Teachers are highly trained and receive continuous professional development to ensure best instructional practices.

Grades K-2:

•   Language Arts is taught in Spanish.
•   1 or 2 content areas are taught in English.
•   30 minutes of English language development is provided daily.

Grade 3:

•   Language Arts is taught in English and in Spanish.
•   1 or 2 content areas are taught in English.
•   30 minutes of English language development is provided daily.

Grades 4-6:

•   50% of the content is taught in English.
•   50% of the content is taught in Spanish.
•   There is a continued emphasis on English language development and academic vocabulary.
•   High academic and linguistic expectations are in place.

Grades 7-12:

•   Focus is on continued development of both languages.
•   One to two content areas are taught in Spanish.