What is Dual Language Immersion?
At River Heights, students in the Dual Language Immersion program are
given instruction in Spanish by a Spanish-speaking teacher in their Science class. They also take an additional Spanish Literature class, also taught in Spanish. Students also take English Language Arts, Math, History and P.E. in English.

Students will achieve academic excellence in both Spanish and English, while gaining the practice of speaking in a foreign language which is an essential component in the retention of the language.

Students help each other to speak, read, write and understand one another’s language.

The Benefits of Two Languages
Research shows that learning a second language helps students plan, problem solve, ignore distractions, stay focused, hold information, and perform other mentally demanding tasks. (NYTimes, March 2012)

Language learning promotes critical and creative thinking, while challenging mental development.

Students in the Dual Language Immersion program fulfill language requirements for high school and university.

High Academic Achievement
Students in the Dual Language Immersion program have consistently demonstrated proficient and advanced achievement results in all content areas. In fact, student enrolled in the Dual Language Immersion program have outperformed their peers in the areas of Language Arts, Pre-Algebra and History.

High Expectations
The River Heights Dual Language Immersion program offers a rigorous learning environment where students are required to meet a minimum
standard of excellence. Students must maintain a 2.0 average in all their academic courses to participate in the program.

Biliteracy
Students can continue to learn skills that will promote biliteracy in Spanish
and English so that at the high school level, they can take various AP Span-
ish exams and receive college credit. Spanish skills learned can help them
obtain the Seal of Biliteracy at the high school level.

Program Goals
• Students will: Develop fluency and literacy in two languages: Spanish
and English.

• Achieve proficiency in all academic subjects, meeting
or exceeding district guidelines.

• Gain positive self-esteem, cultural awareness and sensitivity.

Parent Partnership
Active parent involvement is an important component for the program.

Curriculum
The curriculum taught is aligned with the California State Standards
in Language Arts, Mathematics, and all other subjects

Teachers

Mrs. Cortes
email: maria.corteslosada@cnusd.k12.ca.us
Office hours
Mondays: 9 - 11 / Wednesdays: 2 - 4

DISTRICT

Elementary

K-8 Academy

Intermediate

High School

Specialty

Academics