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Dual Immersion Waitlists Seal of Biliteracy Calendars School Board Policy Forms Letters District Jobs return to main district site Search return to main district site Calendars School Board Policy Forms Letters District Jobs You are currently in a sub-section of washk12.org Search Dual Immersion Waitlists Seal of Biliteracy Dual Immersion Dual Immersion is no longer accepting applications for the 2024-2025 School year. If you would like to have your child considered for enrolment in the DLI program please enter them on the waitlist of your choice. Dual Immersion Waitlist 2024-2025 Questions and Answers What is Dual Immersion? Dual Language Immersion provides a way to learn academic content while acquiring another language at the same time. Students receive math, science, and social studies instruction in a target language, such as Spanish, Chinese, French, German, Russian, or Portuguese. The teaching strategies used supports students in learning the concepts and skills for the subject area and develop the ability to read, write, speak, and listen in another target language. The goals are for the students to develop literacy skills in both English and the target language while attaining academic achievement that is at or above their grade level as measured by Utah Core Testing. More than 40 years of research consistently documents the power of immersion programs to help students attain high levels of second language proficiency. No other type of instruction, short of living in a second-language environment, is as successful. Young children especially thrive in this type of instructional environment. Additionally, language immersion is also the least expensive way to deliver second-language instruction. What are the Benefits of the Dual Immersion Program? Dual Immersion Video Academic/Educational Perform at or above their non-immersion peers on standardized tests administered in English Achieve high levels of functional proficiency in the immersion language, i.e. display fluency, confidence, and native-like levels of comprehension in the immersion language Cognitive Achieve metalinguistic awareness Achieve high levels of proficiency Attain greater cognitive flexibility and better non-verbal problem-solving abilities Outperform monolinguals in the areas of divergent thinking, pattern recognition, and problem-solving Sociocultural Allows access to foreign media, literature, and art Helps students understand, navigate, and enjoy intercultural differences Leads to respect, positive attitudes, and an appreciation of linguistic and cultural diversity Helps students better understand their own culture Economic World language abilities are increasingly important to national security, delivery of health care, economic competitiveness, and law enforcement in the United States. Future high-level, high-paying jobs will require competence in more than one language. Parents’ Responsibilities Commit to long-term participation in the dual immersion program (a completed Parent Commitment form must be completed and submitted upon acceptance to a dual immersion program). Develop an understanding of dual immersion education. Read with your child in English 20-30 minutes daily. Encourage the use of the target language outside of school hours. Provide community support and, when possible, volunteer. Enjoy the challenges, celebrate the results. How do I apply for the Dual Immersion Program? Entering Dual Immersion is done in one of two ways in Washington County School District… #1- First Grade Lottery (if your student is not selected they can go on a waiting list) #2- New move-ins need to contact the school they plan to attend to see if space is available and show proficiency in the language. In some cases, the student may be placed on a waitlist depending on the room in the program. Application or Wait-list does not imply or guarantee admission to any Dual Immersion Program. To apply for the waitlist follow this link . Which schools have Dual Immersion programs? Chinese SCHOOL PRINCIPAL LANGUAGE PHONE Arrowhead Elementary Kim Heki Chinese 435-674-2027 Bloomington Elementary Susan Moore Chinese 435-673-6266 Horizon Elementary April Heath Chinese 435-652-4781 Santa Clara Elementary James Lowe Chinese 435-628-2624 Three Falls Elementary Jennifer Eggleston Chinese 435-635-7229 Hurricane Intermediate Terri Howell Chinese 435-635-8931 Lava Ridge Intermediate Launa Williams Chinese 435-652-4742 Tonaquint Intermediate Desirae Roden Chinese 435-688-2238 Washington Fields Intermediate Brooks Bergeson Chinese 435-634-7020 Crimson Cliffs Middle Brian Stevenson Chinese 435-634-7010 Dixie Middle Paul Hurt Chinese 435-628-0441 Hurricane Middle Shaun Jaggi Chinese 435-635-4634 Snow Canyon Middle Jerrod Dastrup Chinese 435-674-6474 Crimson Cliff High School Rusty Taylor Chinese 435-627-8770 Dixie High School Warren Brooks Chinese 435-627-0441 Hurricane High School Daniel Mckeehan Chinese 435-635-3280 Snow Canyon High School Kim Monkres Chinese 435-634-196 Portuguese SCHOOL PRINCIPAL LANGUAGE PHONE Majestic Fields Elementary Melissa Lane Portuguese 435-634-7005 South Mesa Elementary Ginny Nobis Portuguese 435-634-7030 Washington Fields Intermediate (2022) Brooks Bergeson Portuguese 435-634-7020 Crimson Cliffs Middle School (2024) Brian Stevenson Portuguese 435-634-7010 Crimson Cliffs High School (2026) Rusty Taylor Portuguese 435-627-8770 Spanish SCHOOL PRINCIPAL LANGUAGE PHONE Diamond Valley Elementary Brandon Yost Spanish 435-574-2009 Paradise Canyon Elementary Susan Harrah Spanish 435-673-8974 Legacy Elementary Angie Evans Spanish 435-673-4781 Hurricane Elementary Matthew Lowe Spanish 435-635-4668 Hurricane Intermediate Terri Howell Spanish 435-635-8931 Lava Ridge Intermediate Launa Williams Spanish 435-652-4742 Tonaquint Intermediate Desirae Roden Spanish 435-688-2238 Dixie Middle Paul Hurt Spanish (435) 628-0441 Hurricane Middle Shaun Jaggi Spanish 435-635-4634 Snow Canyon Middle Jerrod Dastrup Spanish 435-674-6474 Dixie High School Warren Brooks Spanish 435-627-0441 Hurricane High School Daniel Mckeehan Spanish 435-635-3719 Snow Canyon High School Kim Monkres Spanish 435-634-1967 What does the Dual Immersion Program Look Like? How do I know if my child is learning the language? Understanding the AAPPL test. This link will take you to a brochure that will explain the AAPPL test, how it is administered and scored as well as give you a rating scale to judge where your student is at or where they should be working to be at in their current grade. https://www.flipsnack.com/A57ACB99E8C/aappl-brochure-2020-21.html Select one of the Questions to the left to expand for the information regarding it. Culture, History and Media Courses This course is part of a four-course series. The course builds cultural-linguistic skills necessary for successful intercultural communication with native speakers (reading, writing, speaking, and listening.) Available to all Dual Language Immersion students in 8th and 9th grade as a one-semester class. Chinese: Fall 2024 DICHA Course # 3020057200 DLI Chinese Culture & History A Civilization Spring 2025 DICHB Course # 3020057201 DLI Chinese Culture & History B Discovery Fall 2023 DICHC Course # 3020057202 DLI Chinese Culture & History C Independence Spring 2024 DICHD Course # 3020057203 DLI Chinese Culture & History D Contemporary Spanish: Fall 2023 DISHA Course # 3070057200 DLI Spanish Culture & History A Civilization Spring 2024 DISHB Course # 3070057201 DLI Spanish Culture & History B Discover Fall 2024 DISHC Course # 3070057202 DLI Spanish Culture & History C Independence Spring 2025 DISHD Course # 3070057203 DLI Spanish Culture & History D Contemporary Dual Immersion 121 West Tabernacle Saint George, Utah 84770 T: 435-673-3553 F: 435-652-4720 Department Coordinator Travis Wilstead gro.21khsaw@daetsliw.sivart T: 435-673-3553 x5183 Administrative Assistant Cindy Fackler gro.21khsaw@relkcaf.ydnic T: 435-673-3553 x5126 FERPA | PPRA | 504 MANUAL | CIVIL RIGHTS...