Post on 11-Jul-2020
Boudreaux Elementary Dual Language/Immersion
Spanish Program950 Behrman Highway
Terrytown, LA 70056(504) 393-8732
Kiplyn.Pereira@Jpschools.org
This program is available to all students from K-8th Grade
Dual Language/Immersion-(DLI) is an established program which began at Boudreaux during the 2005-2006 school year.
What is a Dual Language/Immersion?
This program is developed to ensure that students become bilingual, biliterate in Spanish/English & have cultural competence while learning with grade level material.
• The need for more bilingual people is growing in the USA. Dual language programs give English monolingual students an opportunity to become truly bilingual and biliterate.
• The Dual Language program provides a more effective way to meet the needs of our English Language Learners (ELLs) to improve academic performance.
Why Choose a Dual Language Program?
• Research outlines the benefits of DLI for students, including:• higher academic performance,• greater cognitive development in mental flexibility,
creativity, and divergent thinking,• high levels of proficiency in the target language and
in English,• positive cross-cultural attitudes and behaviors, and• enhanced career opportunities.
Dual Language Education for a Transformed World by Thomas & Cullier, 2012
Benefits of Dual Language-Immersion Research
Targeted Students for the Spanish DLI Program Include● Native and non-native Spanish speakers can enroll.● DLI is a Magnet Program which is open to students
outside of Boudreaux’s attendance zone with an approved Magnet Application Form.
● Kindergarten & 1st grade students can enter without having any Spanish Language experience.
● 2nd-8th Grade students would need to take a Spanish Proficiency test- Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking. The student would need to pass with 85% or higher to be accepted into the program as long as space is available.
Time Breakdown & Subjects ● K- 90% Spanish & 10% English● 1st- 80% Spanish & 20% English● 2nd- 70% Spanish & 30% English● 3rd- 60% Spanish & 40% English
● 4th- 8th Grade- 50% Spanish & 50% English● Math, Science, and Spanish are taught in Spanish by
the native Spanish teacher for 3rd-8th Grade.● English Language Arts & Social Studies are taught in
English by the English teacher 3rd-8th Grade.
Curriculum & Resources
Scores for DLI Program
2018-2019 Louisiana State Certified World Language Immersion School
Cultural Celebrations
Everyone is Welcome in our DLI Program
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● Parents if you are interested in your child joining our Spanish DLI program, please complete a Magnet Application Form for each child.
● NEW Policy for the 2020-2021 school year. A Magnet Application must be turned in for any potential student even if you live within Boudreaux Elementary attendance zone. interested.
● Any student that will be entering 2nd - 8th grade will be required to take a Spanish Proficiency assessment. You will be contacted with more details at a later date.
● If you have any questions, please contact Kiplyn Pereira, principal at Kiplyn.Pereira@Jpschools.org
If Interested in the Spanish DLI Program at Boudreaux
● Applications will be available online at https://www.jpschools.org/ beginning April 20th and be submitted from then until May 8th.
● Applications and documentation must be turned in online. Please call admissions 504-349-7742 with any questions.
● Documentation required for each application is:○ A copy of the student’s birth certificate ○ Current proof of residency in Jefferson Parish○ If applying for grades 2 and higher, a copy of the student’s
final 2018-2019 school report card.● More information can be found
https://www.jpschools.org/Page/267
Magnet Application Window opens April 20, 2020
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School Contact Information Kiplyn Pereira, Principal
Kiplyn.Pereira@Jpschools.orgBoudreaux Elementary School
950 Behrman HighwayTerrytown, LA 70056
(504) 393-8732 School Number