Maricopa Unified School District 20
Dual Language Immersion
"A Passport to the World"
Serving Preschool, Kindergarten, First, Second, and Third Grade students. The Dual Language Immersion program is located at Santa Rosa Elementary.
The Dual Language Program introduces preschool, kindergarten, first, second, and third grade students to the world of bilingualism, biliteracy, and cultural competency. Students receive instruction and explore content in English/Spanish to develop building blocks that will prepare them for progressive immersion for future grade levels.
Benefits
- Higher self-esteem and confidence
- Improved reading abilities
- Better problem solving
- Improved cognitive stimulation
- Higher levels of engagement
- Promotes bilingualism and biliteracy
- Greater cultural competency
Program Features
- English/Spanish programming
- Certified teachers
- Research-based curriculum
- Instruction and assessment in two languages
- Students communicate in two languages
- Progressive immersion in future grade levels
- Open enrollment
- Preschool is a tuition-based program open to all children ages 4 & 5.
- Kindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd grade, and 3rd grade are tuition free.
For more information, please contact:
Santa Rosa Elementary School
520-568-6150