Dual Language
The mission of the Dual Language program at Aguilar Elementary School is to provide an environment that promotes biliteracy, bilingualism, and biculturalism for students. Through this program, we aim to prepare students for the future with the abilities to listen, speak, read, and write in two languages and foster appreciation for various cultures.
The Dual Language program is currently offered for students in kindergarten through third grade.
NEW in 2025-2026! Dual Language program will be extended to 4th grade!
Pillars of Dual Language:
- Development of fluency and literacy in English and in Spanish for all students in the dual language program.
- Each grade from Kindergarten -3rd (extending to 4th grade in 2025/2026 school year) offers one dual language classroom
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Promotion of bilingualism, biliteracy, cross-cultural awareness, and high academic achievement
A Day in the Life of Dual Language Students
How It Works:
- Students receive equal instruction time in both languages, switching instructional languages at lunch time.
- Students spend an average of 50% of their classroom instructional time learning in English and average of 50% of their classroom instructional time learning in Spanish.
- Speaking and listening standards are embedded into all content standards.
- Writing instruction is integrated in all content areas and in both languages.
Aguilar Elementary School is the ONLY school in the district currently offering this program for students in kindergarten through fourth grade.
