TWO STRAND PROGRAM

Global Prep Academy offers a two strand program towards the path of bilingualism.

Please note that any student enrolling in PreK-1st grade will automatically be placed into the Dual Language program. Our Project Based Program is for neighborhood families enrolling after the first semester.

PreK - Grade 1

DUAL LANGUAGE

PreK - 90 Spanish /10 English
Kinder - 50 Spanish /50 English
1st Grade - 50 Spanish /50 English

Grades 2-5

DUAL LANGUAGE

Instructional Approach

Dual language immersion
Inquiry/Project based
50/50 model
2 hours 35 min. Spanish daily
2 hours 35 min. English daily
Two teachers
Theme based instruction (through EL curriculum)

Language Arts Curriculum

EL Education

*science and social studies infused through literacy

Math Curriculum

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*Students begin switching classes at grade 5 to work with content and language experts.

PROJECT-BASED LEARNING

Instructional Approach

Inquiry/Project based
Theme based instruction (through EL curriculum)
5 hours 10 min. Instruction provided through English

**Spanish provided as a specials class

Language Arts Curriculum

EL Education

*science and social studies infused through literacy

Math Curriculum

Eureka

*Students begin switching classes at grade 5 to work with content and language experts.

Grades 6-8

*Grade 7- 2021

*Grade 8 - 2022

DUAL LANGUAGE

Instructional Approach

Dual language immersion
50/50 model
4 daily periods of instruction - Block scheduling
2 classes taught through Spanish daily
2 classes taught through English daily

(Language arts English, Language Arts Spanish, Social Studies, Science, Math)

8th grade (1-2) courses taken at Riverside High School (partner school for 9-12 bilingual education program)

PROJECT-BASED LEARNING

Instructional Approach

Inquiry Project Based
4 daily periods of instruction - Block scheduling

(Language arts English, Language Arts Spanish, Social Studies, Science, Math)

8th grade (1-2) courses taken at Riverside High School (partner school for 9-12)

Curriculum selection for the middle years program will begin in Fall 2020.

ADVANTAGES OF BEING IN A BILINGUAL PROGRAM

Being bilingual (and multicultural) better equips students with not only language skills but also important social skills needed to work with others from varying cultures and backgrounds.

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Studies have shown there are many benefits of being bilingual such as:

Early Bilingual Education Increases Fluency in Later Years.

It generally takes 5–7 years to be proficient in a second language. The earlier a new language is thought the better!
Better Educational Performance

Studies in language development show that when young children have more exposure to all languages at an early age, it actually gives them a distinct academic advantage throughout life.Bilingual children are able to focus more intently on the topics at hand and avoid distractions from academic pursuits. They are also able to demonstrate higher levels of cognitive flexibility, or the ability to change responses based on environment and circumstances.
Improved Health

Bilinguals are less likely to develop dementia and Alzheimer’s disease earlier in life than monolinguals. People that know a second language are also bound to experience low-stress levels, and better neurological health.
Greater Job Opportunities

Knowing a second language makes resumes stand out and can boost the applicant to the top of the interview list with potential employers. Also, individuals that are bilingual make more money and are offered more job opportunities.
Increased Creativity

Bilingual individuals have been found to possess advanced creativity. The ability to speak more than one language shapes the brain’s capability of thinking outside the box and thinking up innovative ways to solve problems.