Spanish Immersion
Hickory City Schools offers Dual Language Immersion programs at Southwest Primary School, Longview Elementary, Viewmont Elementary and Grandview Middle Schools.
Participation in the dual language immersion program is voluntary, with seats limited to 50 per grade level per school. Students will begin kindergarten with a 50/50 model of 50% English and 50% Spanish. The 50/50 model is ideal when there is an equal grouping of English speakers and native Spanish speakers.
The goals of the dual language program are:
- Students will become bilingual and biliterate.
- Students will achieve grade-level academic proficiency in both English and Spanish.
- Students will demonstrate cultural competence.
Why should you consider dual language immersion for your student? Strong research indicates that bilingual students have increased cognitive flexibility. Students in these programs have shown increased academic achievement compared to similar peers who did not participate in the program.
Application Process
Thank you for your interest in the Dual Language Immersion Program! We invite you to complete the application below to secure your child's opportunity to join this exciting program.