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SPANISH IMMERSION HUMBLE ISD HUMBLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT Multilingual Department “To have another language is to possess another soul” -Charlemagne The Spanish Immersion Program (SIP) is a language enrichment program that provides Spanish as a second language instruction to fluent English speaking students through the core academic content areas (Math, Reading, Language Arts, Science and Social Studies). The goal of Spanish Immersion is to provide a rigorous, cross-curricular, second language enrichment program that empowers students’ learning and literacy capacity in both languages; build an appreciation of Spanish speaking cultures; and provide an opportunity to obtain a Seal of Biliteracy Performance Acknowledgement upon graduation while preparing for college, career and life choices. [email protected] www.humbeisd.net/spanishimmersion LANGUAGE SKILLS - Students can be expected to reach high levels of world language proficiency. TEST PERFORMANCE - Immersion produces successful learners who perform as well or better than their peers on standardized achievement tests administered in English. COGNITIVE SKILLS - Students proficient in a second language demonstrate attention control, memory, and problem-solving skills, as well as an enhanced understanding of their primary language. CULTURAL SENSITIVITY - Immersion students tend to have a better understanding of, and appreciation for, diverse cultures. Pine Forest Elementary 281-641-2100 Groves Elementary 281-641-5000 Bear Branch Elementary 281-641-1603 James D. Eggers Instructional Support Center 4810 Magnolia Cove Drive Kingwood, Texas 77345 SIP IMMERSION BENEFITS SIP PROGRAM SPANISH IMMERSION ¡BIENVENIDOS! Learning other languages and cultures is an important skill for the 21st century. Humble Independent School District offers exciting opportunities for students to become immersed in the Spanish language and Latin culture. WELCOME! WELCOME!
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S PA N I S H I M M E R S I O NHUMBLE ISD
HUMBLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICTMultilingual Department
“To have another language is to possess another soul”-Charlemagne
The Spanish Immersion Program (SIP) is a language enrichment program that provides Spanish as a second language instruction to fluent English speaking students through the core academic content areas (Math, Reading, Language Arts, Science and Social Studies).
The goal of Spanish Immersion is to provide a rigorous,cross-curricular, second language enrichment program that empowers students’ learning and literacy capacity in both languages; build an appreciation of Spanish speaking cultures; and provide an opportunity to obtain a Seal of Biliteracy Performance Acknowledgement upon graduation while preparing for college, career and life choices.
[email protected] www.humbeisd.net/spanishimmersion
LANGUAGE SKILLS - Students can be expected to reach high levels of world language proficiency.
TEST PERFORMANCE - Immersion produces successful learners who perform as well or better than their peers on standardized achievement tests administered in English.
COGNITIVE SKILLS - Students proficient in a second language demonstrate attention control, memory, and problem-solving skills, as well as an enhanced understanding of their primary language.
CULTURAL SENSITIVITY - Immersion students tend to have a better understanding of, and appreciation for, diverse cultures.
Pine Forest Elementary281-641-2100
Groves Elementary281-641-5000
Bear Branch Elementary281-641-1603
James D. Eggers Instructional Support Center4810 Magnolia Cove Drive Kingwood, Texas 77345
SIP
IMMERSION BENEFITS
SIP
P R O G R A MSPANISH IMMERSION
¡BIE
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Learning other languages and cultures is animportant skill for the 21st century.
Humble Independent School District offers exciting opportunities for students to become immersed
in the Spanish language and Latin culture.WEL
COM
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ELCO
ME!
How much Spanish instructional time will my child receive? Beginning in first grade and continuing through second grade,
all core contents subjects (Math, Science, Social Studies and
Reading/Language Arts) are taught in Spanish with some
English support. As a SIP student progresses through the
subsequent grade levels, the instruction provided is
incrementally transitioned to balance both languages.
What campuses offer the SIP?Bear Branch Elementary 1st—5th grade
Pine Forest Elementary 1st—5th grade
Groves Elementary 1st—3rd grade
Creekwood Middle School Advanced Spanish
West Lake Middle School Advanced Spanish
In what grade are students enrolled?Students are enrolled in the program in 1st grade. Any
student wishing to enroll after first grade should contact the
SIP campus for further information.
What are the criteria for selection in the Spanish Immersion Program?
• First time Kindergarten student
• English Level 8 on a Developmental Reading Assessment
• Kindergarten Literacy/Language Checklist Assessment
FAQFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
REQUIRED FOR ENROLLMENT PROCESS
Attend a Spanish Immersion Program parent informational meeting.
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Complete an application.Application materials are posted at www.humbleisd.net/SpanishImmersion.
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Submit to the campus to which you are applying, or email to [email protected]
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Spanish Immersion makes me feel like I’m a step ahead for the future-Cale5th grade
I love working on our iPads in Spanish. I also enjoy learning shapes, Math, and Spanish songs.
-Meredith 2nd grade
The amount of time we spent in a Spanish environment made the learning process feel very natural. -James
Humble ISD graduate
I’ve been with
my same class since 1st grade. We’ve all
learned so much together.
-Kaitlyn6th grade
Spanish Immersion has opened up many
career options and has given me an
advantage in the game of life.
-Abby Humble ISD graduateSIP Application
Deadline
2019-2020 SIP applications are
due by April 26, 2019
at 3:30 PM
