Patrick Henry Elementary K-5

Benefits


◾All of the students develop proficiency in both languages.
◾The English Language Learner (ELL) students learns through his or her native language as well as through English.
◾Native English speakers acquire a second language as they are taught academic content in an immersion environment.
◾All students add another language and culture.
◾Enhancement of the students' self-esteem and allows for cross-cultural understanding.



Program Goals


◾To develop high levels of communicative and academic second language proficiency
◾To maintain and develop primary language skills
◾To develop superior progress in all curricular areas
◾To develop understanding, positive attitudes and acceptance of one-self as well as the diversity of the languages and cultures represented in the community