Dual Language

DUAL LANGUAGE IMMERSION PROGRAM

The West Covina Unified School District currently offers a Dual Language Immersion Program at Monte Vista Elementary.  Beginning in TK, native Spanish and native English speaking students study together for the purpose of becoming bilingual and biliterate, able to read, write, think and communicate in English and Spanish, upon high school graduation.

Dual Language Immersion Programs have proven effective for a wide variety of students. Students who have the ability to read, write, think, and communicate in two languages are better prepared to compete in a global economy and possess a command of language that will support them in being college and career ready upon graduation.

GOALS

Bilingualism
High level of proficiency in English and Spanish.

Biliteracy
High academic achievement in English and Spanish.

Multicultural Competence
Understanding and appreciation of different cultures, including one’s own.

The California State Seal of Biliteracy
An award given by the State Superintendent of Public Instruction to high school graduates who have attained a high level of proficiency in speaking, reading and writing in one or more languages in addition to English.

 

ENROLL

For more information or to enroll in the program, please fill out the interest form below or contact: 

Monte Vista Elementary School
Dr. Damian Kessler, Principal 
626.939.4830
dkessler@wcusd.org

DLI Interest Form (English)

We invite you to fill out our DLI interest form. We will contact you with more information about our program.

Formulario de interés de DLI (español)

Lo invitamos a completar nuestro formulario de interés de DLI. Nos pondremos en contacto con usted con más información acerca de nuestro programa.