Spanish Immersion Program

• Bilingualism - Develop high levels of proficiency in Spanish and English
• Biliteracy - Perform at or above grade level in all academic areas in Spanish and English.
• Multiculturalism - Appreciate all cultures and strengthen relationships throughout our local and global community
• Empowerment - Cultivate pride in one’s heritage and resiliency to become a critical thinker in multiple languages

• Dual language students outperform their peers in English-only programs 
• Students in dual immersion programs are found to have high levels of self-esteem, high academic competence, and high motivation
• Dual immersion students are better prepared for the global job market where a second language gives them a competitive edge

In a DLI program, students are expected to meet the same state standards as all other students in the district. The program follows a 90:10 program model which refers to the language of instruction. In kindergarten, 90% of the instruction is in Spanish and 10% is in English. As the student gradually moves up in grades, the language of instruction will gradually increase in English until the program reaches a 50:50 split between English and Spanish.

The DLI program is open to all entering kindergarten. Program participants and their families are expected to make a minimum commitment of six years (kindergarten through 5th grade) to fully benefit from the two-way bilingual immersion model.

Wait for open enrollment for the 2024-2025 school year to open in January 2024. 

Contact Ms. Claudia Corpus, Scott Lane Principal, via email at ccorpus@scusd.net or by phone at (408) 423-4101.