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DUAL LANGUAGE IMMERSION

  • About DLI

    In today’s world, where increased conversations about globalization permeate discussions across all industry sectors, dual language immersion education is taking center stage as the most effective and efficient program for preparing linguistically and culturally competent students who can successfully compete in a complex global economy.

    Utah Dual Language Immersion (DLI) is a state-supported program in which students spend half the day in English with one teacher and half the day with another teacher in a second language while in elementary school. The DLI Program then offers an advanced language course and Social Studies in the target language in grade six. In grades, seven through nine, students take an advanced language course as well as a Culture, History, and Media course. Participating students are able to enroll in Advanced Placement language coursework and complete the AP exam in either the ninth or tenth grade. In grades ten or eleven through twelve, students will be offered upper-division university-level coursework through blending learning with six major Utah universities.

    Park City School District offers programs with Spanish and French as second languages. The mission of Dual Immersion is to prepare linguistically and culturally competent students who can successfully compete in a complex global economy.

    Overview

    Assessment

    The classroom teacher assesses students in the DLI program and proficiency reports are provided to parents with feedback on their child’s progress in the language twice a year. All DLI students participate in all state standardized tests in English. Additionally, DLI students participate annually in a nationally normed language evaluation called the AAPPL (ACTFL Assessment of Performance toward Proficiency in Languages).

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  • Dual Language Immersion (DLI) Program

    All interested families with students entering 1st grade for the 2023-24 school year are invited to attend the DLI lottery info meetings on Wednesday, January 25th  at 5:30 pm (English) and 7:00 pm (Spanish) at Ecker Hill Middle School.

    Lottery applications will be accepted from January 26 - March 3.  Click here to apply.

    For more information, contact Annie Wallace, PCSD DLI Specialist at awallace@pcschools.us.

    Programa de doble inmersión

    Para todos las familias interesadas con los estudiantes que entran en 1er grado el año escolar 2023 a 24 están invitados a asistir la reunión de información sobre la lotería de doble inmersión de español o francés, Miércoles 25 de enero a las 5:30 (inglés) y 7:00 pm (español), en Ecker Hill Middle School. 

    Inscripciones abiertas del 26 de enero al 3 de marzo: Haga clic aquí para inscribirse

    Para más información, comuníquese con Annie Wallace, PCSD DLI Specialist at awallace@pcschools.us.

  • For questions related to the application and the waitlist process, contact the administrative assistant, Curriculum Cindy Hair (chair@pcschools.us), or 435-645-5600 ext. 1420.

    For information about a specific school program, contact the school’s administrator between August 1 and June 30.

    Name Position Email Phone
    Annie Wallace DLI Coordinator awallace@pcschools.us 435-645-5600 ext. 3054
    Kim Howe Principal, Parley’s Park Elementary khowe@pcschools.us 435-645-5620
    Tracy Fike Principal, Trailside Elementary tfike@pcschools.us 435-645-5680
    Angie Dufner Principal, McPolin Elementary adufner@pcschools.us 435-645-5630
    Shawn Kuennen Principal, Jeremy Ranch Elementary skuennen@pcschools.us 435-645-5670

  • Applications

    Dual Language Immersion Application Form - Opens Jan 26 / Due Mar 3 click here/haga click aqui
    Waitlist Application Form – Opens March 6 click here/haga click aqui
    Parent Commitment Form – Opens April 10 click here/haga click aqui

    Confirmation of Receipt
    Applications must be received by 4:00 p.m. March 3, 2023. Please submit your application once, either paper form or online. Print out the confirmation form from your computer as your confirmation receipt.

    Application Steps

    1. If you missed the parent information meeting, please read the information on the PCSD website under the Dual Language Immersion section from the link Information Night.
    2. Submit an Open Enrollment Form to the district if your child wishes to attend the school from outside of your elementary school boundary by 4:00 p.m. February 17, 2023 (Open Enrollment Form) available online only.
    3. Notification will be mailed by April 7, 2023. If you do not receive notification by April 14, please call Cindy Hair at 435-645-5600 ext 1420.
    4. If your child is selected for the Dual Language Immersion Program, return the Parent Commitment Form to the district office by April 28, 2023.
    5. If you choose to fill out a paper copy of this application INSTEAD of an electronic copy, return the application to your neighborhood school no later than 4:00 p.m. on March 2, 2023.

    Conditions for Placement in the Dual Immersion Program

    1. This application does not guarantee enrollment in the program. Students will be selected by lottery for the program as indicated on the Park City School District website.
    2. If the child is selected to attend the dual immersion program, it is the responsibility of the parents to provide transportation for the student to and from the school unless the child lives within the school boundaries and is deemed eligible to ride the bus.
    3. Research indicates an immersion program is most effective when students remain in the program for a sustained period of time. The student will be expected to continue with the program through 5th grade at the same school. Students are expected to continue in the program at the secondary level.
    4. Participation in a dual language immersion program is considered to be a comprehensive educational experience. Beginning in the first grade, paired English and target language teachers collaborate to support student mastery of both the core content standards and target language skills in a full day program. It is our expectation that students who participate in the language immersion experience participate fully in the school academic day.

    Confirmación de Recibo
    Las solicitudes deben ser recibidas para las 4:00 p.m. el 3 de marzo del año 2023. Por favor enviar este formulario una vez. Usted debe imprimir este formulario de confirmación como su confirmación de recibo.

    Pasos para solicitar ingreso en el programa

    1. Si no pudo asistir a la reunión de padres por favor lea la información de la tarde informativa en la página web del Distrito bajo la sección Inmersión Doble de Idiomas.
    2. Si su hijo/a y/o hermanos desean ingresar al programa y provengan fuera de los límites geográficos del Distrito Escolar de Park City presente un Formulario de Inscripción Abierta del distrito antes de las 4:00 p.m. del 17 de febrero del año 2023 (los Formularios de Inscripción Abierta se encuentran aquí).
    3. Serán notificados via correo por el 7 de abril del año 2023. Si no recibe la notificación en esa fecha, por favor llame a Cindy Hair al 435-645-5600 ext. 1420.
    4. Si su hijo/a es seleccionado para participar en el Programa de Doble Inmersión, devuelva el Formulario de Compromiso por parte de los Padres a la oficina del distrito el 28 de abril del año 2023.
    5. Si deciden completar una copia en papel de esta solicitud EN LUGAR de una copia electrónica, devuelva la solicitud a la oficina del distrito no más tarde de las 4:00 p.m. del 2 de marzo del año 2023.

    Condiciones de colocación en el Programa de Doble Inmersión

    1. Esta solicitud no garantiza la inscripción o ingreso en el programa. Los estudiantes serán seleccionados para el programa por la lotería como se indica en el sitio web del Distrito Escolar de Park City.
    2. Si el niño/a es aceptado para asistir al Programa de Doble Inmersión, es la responsabilidad del padre/s ofrecer el transporte del estudiante de ida y regreso de la escuela a no ser que el niño/a viva dentro de los límites geográficos de la escuela y es elegible para viajar en el autobús.
    3. La investigación indica que el Programa de Doble Inmersión tiene resultados más positivos cuando los estudiantes permanecen en el programa por un período continuo de tiempo. Se esperará que el estudiante continúe asistiendo al programa hasta 5° grado, a la misma escuela. Es una expectativa que los estudiantes continuan en el programa pro las escuelas secundarias.
    4. La participación en un programa de Doble inmersión es considerada una experiencia educativa completa. A partir del primer grado, dos maestros (uno que enseña en inglés y uno que enseña en el segundo idioma) colaborarán para apoyar a los estudiantes con el dominio del contenido académico fundamental y el dominio del segundo idioma en un programa del día completo. Es nuestra expectativa que los estudiantes que participen en el programa de doble inmersión participarán en el entero día escolar académico.