- Students currently in 5th grade will need to apply to the Dual Language Program for entrance to middle school.
- Students attending Foster Elementary, Tracy Elementary, and Vineland DLAB typically attend Sierra Vista Middle School.
- Students attending Walnut Elementary, Geddes Elementary, and Heath Elementary typically attend Olive Middle School.
- Students wishing to attend a school outside of the school boundaries may be accepted based on space availability, district permit approval, and meeting all of the application criteria with a passing score.
- Permits completed during the Open Enrollment process do not guarantee student acceptance to the Dual Language Program.
Parent/Guardian Requirements
- Required to attend the mandatory parent meeting.
- Must complete the Dual Language Application Process permission form.
Student Requirements
- Students will complete a written application involving a written essay. Students will respond in Spanish to demonstrate their ability to write in Spanish.
- Students will participate in an oral interview. Students will respond to questions in Spanish and/or English to demonstrate their oral speaking ability in English and Spanish.
- Students will participate in a collaboration task to demonstrate their ability to work in a small group with other students.
- Students will read a passage and will be asked questions to demonstrate their fluency and comprehension in Spanish.
Teacher Requirements
- Teachers will be asked to complete a recommendation form. The recommendation will inquire about students' academic performance, behavior, attendance, and desire to participate in the Dual Language Program.
Please note: Not all students who participate in the application process will be admitted to the middle school Dual Language Program.
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