One of our greatest resources is cultural and linguistic diversity. We have a range of programs devoted to recognizing, supporting, and elevating our diversity!
McMeen offers a 2-way Dual Language program which provides instruction in Spanish and in English. The objective is to produce bilingual, biliterate high academic achievement in both languages.
McMeen dual language students will start the journey of bilingual education from ECE to 5th grade in order to become motivated and culturally aware bilingual and biliterate learners who recognize the value and privilege of bilingual education. Students in dual language will feel empowered to learn about and share their love of the Spanish language and culture with their community. Celebrating the effort it takes to learn in multiple languages.
Los estudiantes de McMeen del programa de Lenguaje Dual empezaran su travesía en la educación bilingüe desde Prescolar a 5to grado para convertirse en aprendices bilingües motivados y culturalmente conscientes de reconocer el valor y el privilegio de la educación bilingüe. Los estudiantes del programa de Lenguaje Dual se sentirán empoderados para aprender y compartir el amor por el idioma español y la cultura con la comunidad. Celebrando a los estudiantes por el esfuerzo para aprender múltiples idiomas.
Below are the Language Allocation guidelines for language instruction at each grade. Students enrolled in our Dual Language program begin in an ECE classroom with a commitment to Dual Language through fifth grade unless the student is transferring to McMeen from a similar Dual Language program school. (Note, ECE stands for Early Childhood Education and is our 4-year-old program, and K stands for Kindergarten)
| Grado Grade | Porcentaje de instrucción en español Percent of instruction in Spanish | Porcentaje de instrucción en inglés Percent of instruction in English |
|---|---|---|
| ECE | 90% | 10% |
| Kinder | 90% | 10% |
| 1st | 80% | 20% |
| 2nd | 70% | 30% |
| 3rd | 60% | 40% |
| 4th | 50% | 50% |
| 5th | 50% | 50% |
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We often get asked “how do I support my student at home when I don’t understand the language they are learning in.” Here is a list of resources we have started putting together to help in English, Spanish, and math. Some are language specific resources, while other are content specific (literacy or math).