MS/HS 223

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Dual Language Program

Bilingual, Biliterate, and Culturally Literate in a Global Society.

Vision & Mission

Our mission is to establish a strong, standards-based curriculum that promotes high academic achievement in both English and Spanish. We educate students to become bilingual and culturally literate, ensuring they achieve academic excellence while attaining a multicultural understanding and appreciation for the diverse world around them.

Our Core Beliefs

1

Bilingualism is a Professional Strength

2

Cultural Knowledge Supports Success

3

International Multilingual Norms

4

Organic Language Acquisition

5

Deep Heritage & Career Connections

6

Family & Community Engagement

Education Ministry of Spain

International Spanish Academy

We are proud to be a member of the International Spanish Academy network. Through our partnership with the Education Ministry of Spain, our academic program allows students to flourish in both languages and includes specialized instruction in language and culture.

The Seven Year Pathway

Dual Language Growth & Development

Grade 6
Cohort 1: Advanced / Intermediate
  • Spanish Language Arts
  • Social Studies
  • Science
  • Software Engineering
Instituto Cervantes & NYC NLA Performance Assessments
Cohort 2: Beginner / Intermediate
  • Spanish Language Arts
  • Visual Art
  • Software Engineering
Instituto Cervantes Test de Clasificación
Grade 7
Cohort 1: Advanced / Intermediate
  • Spanish Language Arts
  • Social Studies
  • Science
  • Visual Art
Instituto Cervantes & NYC NLA Assessments
Cohort 2: Beginner / Intermediate
  • Spanish Language Arts
  • Social Studies
  • Health
Instituto Cervantes Test de Clasificación
Grade 8
Cohort 1: Advanced / Intermediate
  • Spanish Language Arts
  • Social Studies
  • Science
Instituto Cervantes & NYC NLA Assessments
Cohort 2: Beginner / Intermediate
  • Spanish Language Arts
  • Social Studies
  • Science
Instituto Cervantes Test de Clasificación
Grades 9 & 10
Advanced Pathway
  • Spanish II & III
  • Global History (Spanish Immersion)
LOTE Assessment Benchmark
Transition Pathway
  • Spanish I/II & III (Pending Proficiency)
  • Global History
Instituto Cervantes Benchmark
Grades 11 & 12: Commencement
Biliteracy Mastery
  • Spanish IV
  • AP Spanish Language
  • US History & Government
Biliteracy Seal PBAT & DELE B2 Exams
Advanced Proficiency
  • Spanish IV (Elective)
  • AP Spanish Language (Recommendation)
  • US History & Government
Biliteracy Seal PBAT Completion

"Dual Language Enrichment improves student motivation and amplifies student progress."