Spanish Immersion
About the Immersion Program
The Spanish Immersion program is a program where students learn the same curriculum as Prince George's County Public School in Spanish. All subjects such as: Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Health, Social Studies are totally in Spanish.
Also, special classes such as: Art, Music, Physical Education, Media and Technology are also taught in Spanish. Students must start in the program from Kindergarten in order to build the language foundation to be used in the following grades. In second grade they begin to receive one hour of English Language Arts instruction daily.
PGCPS Immersion Program Website
Why learn a second language?
- It grows kid's brains.
- It boosts test scores in core subjects.
- It boosts kid's abilities in their native language.
- It boosts empathy.
- It helps prevent age-related cognitive decline.
- It boosts cross-cultural understanding.
- It boosts career opportunities.
- It boosts salaries.
- It makes travel more fun.
- It can increase out of the box thinking.
- It's fun!
Evaluation & Accreditation
- CLASS Program Evaluation Report Statement
- Overlook Spanish Immersion Program Evaluation
- Stewart Maryland Accreditation
Subjects
Spanish
- Grades: K - 5
- Reading
- Group Participation
- Notebooks/journals
- Active participation in whole/ small group discussions
- Completion of classroom assignments, including independent reading
- Online practice through Clever applications
- Oral/Written Communication
- Group Participation
- Grammar assignments
- Writing process pieces
- Completion of classroom assignments
Reading and Language Arts
- Grades: Pre-K, 2 - 5
- Reading
- Group and/or individual participation
- Brief oral/written responses to texts
- Class discussion
- Graphic organizers
- Online practice through Clever applications
- Oral/Written Communication
- Group and/or individual participation
- Brief oral/written responses
- Class discussion
- Spelling/ Grammar/ Vocabulary assignments
- Presentation and activities
- Online practice through Clever applications
Math
- Grades: K - 5
- Number and Operations — Fractions
- Number & Operations in Base Ten
- Operations & Algebraic Thinking
- Measurement & Data
- Geometry
Science
- Grades: Pre-K - 5
- Earth & Space Science
- Physical Science
- Life Science
Social Studies/Health
- Grades: Pre-K - 5
- Civics - Our Roles and Responsibilities
- History - Celebrating Diversity and Traditions
- Geography - As the World Turns
- Economics- The National Economy
Specialty subjects taught by others educators:
- Grades: K - 5
- Art - 45 minutes
- Music - 45 minutes
- Physical Education - 45 minutes
- Media - 45 minutes
- Technology - 45 minutes
Extracurricular Activities
Robotic Team
Coding and basic knowledge in robotics, coding and EDP Process.
Math Club
Students will enhance their conceptual understanding of basic math skills and develop different strategies to show understanding of mathematical concepts.
Art Club
Students will paint on canvas.
Sign Language Club
Students will learn the basics of ASL.
Fitness Club
Students will learn the importance of how to keep their body active and healthy.
Green Club
Students know the importance of working and maintaining a green environment. We will develop planting and cultivation projects. We will know various cultivation techniques.
Newsletter Club
Students will develop writing, leadership and creative skills by creating a school newsletter.
Morning News Club
Students will research information, learn brainstorming techniques, journalism, voice training, and strengthen their writing skills and vocabulary.
Eagles Reading Club
Students will enrich their vocabulary through reading and writing.