Italian Dual Language Immersion Program
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The Italian program began at Franklin Elementary School in 2009. Italian was the third of four languages added to the International Foreign Language Academy Magnet program at Franklin. The program focuses on high levels of language proficiency in English and Italian.
For more information, contact Dr. Nancy Hong, Director, Foreign Language Academies of Glendale and Magnet Programs
Learn More About our Dual Immersion Program by Grade Level
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Elementary Dual Immersion Program
The Italian program follows a 90:10 Dual Language Immersion model in elementary school. Students initially receive instruction in Italian for 90% of the day and in English for 10% of the day starting in kindergarten. The percentage of English increases annually until 50% of the day is taught in Italian and 50% in English by 5th grade. Italian language is taught both for language acquisition and content instruction.
Careful consideration is given to the selection and planning of the content areas and themes that are taught in Italian. Dual Immersion classes are taught by fully credentialed, bilingual teachers who have additional preparation and expertise in teaching Italian.
Elementary School Offering Italian: Franklin ES
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Middle School Dual Immersion Program
Students who wish to continue in the Dual Language Immersion Italian program for middle school take an Italian Language Arts class as an elective.
Middle School Offering Italian: Toll MS
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High School World Languages
Students who wish to continue their Italian studies into high school may take Italian language as an elective. Courses will available through AP Italian Language as our current Dual Language Immersion Program students matriculate to AP level. Students will also be eligible to take the AP Italian exam and earn the Seal of Biliteracy in Italian.
Italian Language Offered at the Following High School: Hoover HS