The Springfield City School District will launch a Dual Language Program for the 2024-2025 school year in which students will begin the journey to bilingual education.
The pilot year will kick off with a kindergarten and first grade class, consisting of a balance of native Spanish speakers and native English speakers. Half of the students’ day will be taught in English, and the other half will be taught in Spanish. The first year of the program will be housed at Perrin Woods Elementary.
The District’s Dual Language Program is part of a larger 13-year plan. Eventually the classes will incorporate Heritage Spanish Courses in middle school and students will advance toward achieving the Ohio Seal of Biliteracy in high school.
Research studies have found that students enrolled in a dual language immersion program outperform traditional students in English-only or transitional bilingual programs.
WHO CAN APPLY?
Any Spanish or English-speaking student going into kindergarten or first grade for the 2024-2025
school year who resides in the SCSD
Any kindergarten or first grade student outside of the Springfield City School District eligible for
Open Enrollment in the SCSD
HOW TO APPLY:
Registration opens April 1. Use the QR Code to register your student.
Choose “Update School Forms” if you have a FinalForms account.
Choose “Register New Student(s)” if you DO NOT have a FinalForms account.
Ensure your FinalForms are complete and submitted to be considered for
the program.
Applicants must complete registration by 5:00 PM on Friday, May 10 to be
entered in a lottery that will determine those students accepted into the program.
UPCOMING INFORMATIONAL SESSIONS:
Dual Language Program Informational Meeting Dates:
Tuesday, April 9, 2024 5:00 - 6:00 PM (at Perrin Woods)
Tuesday, April 23, 2024 8:00 - 9:00 AM (at Perrin Woods)
The District is also currently hiring teachers for the Dual Language program. Interested applicants should refer to the SCSD Human Resources’ job application website for more information (applitrack.com).
Questions? Email duallanguage@scsdoh.org