Dual Immersion

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Fremont Unified School District offers two Immersion programs: Spanish and Mandarin. The district's Immersion program is open to non English-speaking and English-speaking students. Immersion education is an alternative educational model designed to provide students with fluency and literacy in two languages. In these programs, all students develop literacy in the target language first with the gradual addition of English. Students in the Immersion program are taught using the same California State Standards as all other students in the district. The Immersion program is offered in Spanish for students in grades K-7 and Mandarin in grades K-6.

MANDARIN IMMERSION COURSES

Mandarin 7 & 8- This class offers instruction in reading, writing speaking, and listening in Mandarin. Curriculum is based on quality authentic Chinese literature, other grade-level-appropriate media, and/or works related to the social science curriculum. These courses are taught in Mandarin.

World History 7 Mandarin-  This class focuses on the social, cultural, and technological changes that occurred in Europe, Africa, and Asia during the years 500–1789 A.D. Students learn how the contributions of previous civilizations have affected later civilizations, and how the modern world has its roots in the past. Geographic literacy, organizational skills, critical thinking, and Mandarin language arts are emphasized along with social science concepts. This course is taught in Mandarin. An assessment will be used for students who want to “test in” to the Mandarin Immersion Program in 7th grade. Reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills in the target language will be assessed.

US History 8 Mandarin- This class focuses on the ideas, issues, and events from the framing of the Constitution up to World War I. Considerable emphasis is placed upon the study of government, the Constitution, and a citizen’s responsibilities within a democracy. Geographic literacy, organizational skills, critical thinking, and Mandarin language arts continue to receive emphasis. This course is taught in Mandarin.

SPANISH IMMERSION COURSES

Spanish Language Arts Immersion 1 & 2 -  This class offers instruction in reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Curriculum is based on quality authentic Spanish literature, other grade-level-appropriate media, and/or works related to the social science curriculum.

World History 7 Spanish- This class focuses on the social, cultural, and technological changes that occurred in Europe, Africa, and Asia during the years 500–1789 A.D. Students learn how the contributions of previous civilizations have affected later civilizations, and how the modern world has its roots in the past. Geographic literacy, organizational skills, critical thinking, and language arts are emphasized along with social science concepts. This class is conducted entirely in Spanish.

US History 8 Spanish- This class focuses on the ideas, issues, and events from the framing of the Constitution up to World War I. Considerable emphasis is placed upon the study of government, the Constitution, and a citizen’s responsibilities within a democracy. Geographic literacy, organizational skills, critical thinking, and Spanish language arts continue to receive emphasis. This course is taught in Spanish.