Two-way bilingual/ Early Exit Transitional

1. Two-way Bilingual. Objective: The objective of this program is for kids to maintain the native language while at the same time being exposed to a second language. Students will acquire the necessary skills to become fluent in both languages.

2. Early Exit Transitional. Objective: Children are encouraged to develop their English language learning skills rapidly. The main language in school is English. However, being the host country Spanish speaking, the language is also developing yet not as rapidly as English.

3. Standard 1: Listen, speak, read and write in English for information and understanding

4. Standard 2: Listen, speak, read and write in English for literary response, enjoyment and expression

5. Standard 3: Listen, speak, read and write in English for critical analysis and evaluation

6. Standard 4: Listen, speak, read and write in English for classroom and social interaction

7. Standard 5: Students will demonstrate cross-cultural knowledge and understanding