Dual Language Program
Our mission is to develop bilingual, bi-literate, and bicultural students who are empowered to succeed. With our dual language program, students acquire proficiency and literacy in two languages while achieving grade level academic performance.
Program Goals
- Provide a K-12 dual language program for students
- Maintain or exceed grade level academic achievement
- Develop positive cross-cultural understanding and literacy in two languages
Benefits for Students
Our dual language program provides benefits such as:
- Becoming fluent and literate in two global languages
- Strengthening cultural awareness and cross-cultural competencies
- Gaining problem-solving skills by learning across languages
- Improving overall academic achievement across subjects
Parents as Partners
Parental participation is key to student success. Parents play an integral role by:
- Enrolling students in the program from K through 12th grade
- Encouraging and supporting proficiency in multiple languages
- Reinforcing positive cultural awareness and competencies
- Ensuring student attendance, punctuality and engagement
How to enroll in our Dual Language Program
Follow these steps to enroll your student:
Step 1: Attend an Information Session
- Prospective families must attend a dual language information meeting
- Sessions provide an overview of the program, its benefits, and how to apply
- Contact your desired location as sessions are offered at all dual language schools
Step 2: Schedule a Classroom Visit
- Arrange a visit to observe the dual language setting at your desired campus
- Must schedule visit ahead of time with campus
Step 3: Complete District and School Enrollment
- New students need to register with NEISD online
- Follow up with home campus to submit any necessary documentation
- Obtain signature from home campus data processor to verify registration completion