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Humble ISD Spanish Immersion Program

Humble ISD Spanish Immersion Program. Bear Branch Elementary and Pine Forest Elementary. What is the Spanish Immersion Program?. It is a method of Spanish instruction in which the school curriculum (Reading and Language Arts, Math, Science and Social Studies) is taught in Spanish. Lenguaje.

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Humble ISD Spanish Immersion Program

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  1. Humble ISDSpanish Immersion Program Bear Branch Elementary and Pine Forest Elementary

  2. What is the Spanish Immersion Program? • It is a method of Spanish instruction in which the school curriculum (Reading and Language Arts, Math, Science and Social Studies) is taught in Spanish. Lenguaje CienciasSociales Ciencias Naturales Matemáticas

  3. The Humble ISD Total Immersion Model The percentage for each grade will be: • 1st Grade: 90% Spanish (Reading and Language Arts, Math, Science and Social Studies) - 10% English (Specials). • 2nd Grade: 90% Spanish (Reading and Language Arts, Math, Science and Social Studies) - 10% English (Specials). • 3rd Grade: 70% Spanish (Reading and Language Arts, Science and Social Studies) - 30% English (Math and Specials). • 4th Grade: 60% Spanish (Reading and Science) - 40% English (Language Arts, Math and Specials). • 5th Grade: 50% Spanish (Reading and Language Arts, and Social Studies) - 50% English (Math, Science, and Specials).

  4. Proficiency Levels Attained for Speaking, as Expected in Extended, Uninterrupted Learning Sequences

  5. Benefits of Exposure to a Second Language at an early age? • Intellectual growth • Child’s mental development is enriched and enhanced • Deeper understanding of language • Better ear for listening • Cultural awareness – music, countries, historical influences • Greater ability to make connections and transfer information between languages • JOB opportunities …

  6. Commitment • Students zoned to the Kingwood area will attend Bear Branch Elementary • Students zoned to the Atascocita, Humble, Summerwood and Fall Creek will attend Pine Forest Elementary • Transportation will NOT be provided • Parents will sign a 5 year commitment to the Spanish Immersion Program

  7. What do I need to do as a parent? Parents need to: Read in English every night at home to establish a good foundation for English reading and writing skills. This includes: helping with daily language homework (spelling and/or grammar). Encourage your child by telling him or her how proud you are that he or she is learning a second language.

  8. Do I need to speak Spanish? • Parents do not need to speak Spanish at home • Homework will be in English and any work brought home in Spanish (eg. small book) will be for independent practice.

  9. What does homework look like for SIP students? • In primary grades students will receive a weekly homework packet. This may include: Grammar, reading and comprehension, Writing and/OR Math • Spelling words both in English and Spanish • Homework may differ from grade level and students may be given work to reinforce concepts learned in the class

  10. STAAR Testing • Students will be taking the STAAR test in English • All District Based Assessments will also be in English

  11. How do SIP studentsperform? 3rd grade STAAR 2012

  12. How do SIP students perform? 4th grade STAAR

  13. 5th Grade STAAR 2012 Level III Commended Met Std.

  14. 5th Grade TAKS 2011 Commended Performance Met Std.

  15. Is my child a good “FIT” for SIP? • Students who exhibit an enthusiasm for learning • Students who are reading at an independent level 6 by the second week in May will be considered… • Conference with your child’s Kindergarten teacher… (listen to them)

  16. What about middle school? We currently offer a continuation of Spanish immersion education at Creekwood Middle School through an accelerated Spanish program 6th grade – Enhanced Spanish 1 7th grade – Enhanced Spanish 2 8th grade – Spanish 3

  17. How to apply for the Spanish Immersion program • Registration for immersion students will be from February 26th, 2013 to March 27th, 2013 at 3:30 p.m. • All applications must be returned to the front office at Bear Branch or Pine Forest Elementary. There is a 5 year commitment to the program • If more applications are received than positions available, there will be a lottery to determine actual participation • Kinder students of the hosting school (BBE/PFE) will have preference • Kinder students that reside in (BBE/PFE) will be considered next • The final tier will students that are from out of the BBE/PFE attendance zones • You will be notified of your child’s acceptance into the program the last week in May.

  18. ¡Gracias por venir! • Thank you for your interest in the Spanish Immersion Program

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