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Thank you for your interest in Glendale Unified School District and our award-winning dual language immersion and magnet programs! Tours are highly recommended for families to understand the expectations and the commitment that comes with participating in these specialized programs.

GUSD's dual language immersion and magnet programs require an application. Students are selected each year by a random lottery. Students entering the dual language immersion program after first grade must demonstrate proficiency in their target language.

Select a school or language below to sign up for a tour!
 

2025-26 Application Window

  • K-8 dual immersion and magnet programs: November 1, 2024 – January 31, 2025
  • Clark Magnet High School: January 8 – January 31, 2025

Dr. Nancy Hong, Director, Dual Language Immersion and Magnet Programs, (818) 241-3111 x1243

Dual Language Immersion Tours

  • Tours of our Armenian Dual Language Immersion programs consist of a presentation and Q&A via Zoom at 8:30 a.m. followed by an in-person visit to the school at 10:00 a.m.

    Click here to sign up for a tour | For additional information, email Miganoush Melkoian
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    Thomas Jefferson Elementary School

    • Thursday, November 7
    • Wednesday, December 11
    • Wednesday, January 22

     

    R.D. White Elementary School

    • Wednesday, November 6
    • Thursday, December 12
    • Thursday, January 23
  • Benjamin Franklin Elementary School

    All tours are held in-person at the school site unless otherwise noted.

    Click here to sign up for a tour | For additional information, email Dr. Nancy Hong

    • Tuesday, October 15, 8:30 a.m.
    • Wenesday, October 23, 8:30 a.m.
    • Friday, October 25, 8:30 a.m.
    • Wednesday, October 30, 8:30 a.m.
    • Friday, November 8, 8:30 a.m.
    • Tuesday, November 12, 8:30 a.m.
    • Tuesday, November 19, 8:30 a.m.
    • Tuesday, December 3, 8:30 a.m.
    • Tuesday, December 17, 8:30 a.m. (virtual)
    • Wednesday, January 8, 8:30 a.m.
    • Monday, January 13, 8:30 a.m. (virtual)
    • Friday, January 17, 8:30 a.m.
    • Friday, January 24, 8:30 a.m.
    • Tuesday, January 28, 8:30 a.m. (virtual)
    • Wednesday, January 29, 8:30 a.m.
  • Benjamin Franklin Elementary School

    All tours are held in-person at the school site unless otherwise noted.

    Click here to sign up for a tour | For additional information, email Dr. Nancy Hong

    • Tuesday, October 15, 8:30 a.m.
    • Wenesday, October 23, 8:30 a.m.
    • Friday, October 25, 8:30 a.m.
    • Wednesday, October 30, 8:30 a.m.
    • Friday, November 8, 8:30 a.m.
    • Tuesday, November 12, 8:30 a.m.
    • Tuesday, November 19, 8:30 a.m.
    • Tuesday, December 3, 8:30 a.m.
    • Tuesday, December 17, 8:30 a.m. (virtual)
    • Wednesday, January 8, 8:30 a.m.
    • Monday, January 13, 8:30 a.m. (virtual)
    • Friday, January 17, 8:30 a.m.
    • Friday, January 24, 8:30 a.m.
    • Tuesday, January 28, 8:30 a.m. (virtual)
    • Wednesday, January 29, 8:30 a.m.
  • Benjamin Franklin Elementary School

    All tours are held in-person at the school site unless otherwise noted.

    Click here to sign up for a tour | For additional information, email Dr. Nancy Hong

    • Tuesday, October 15, 8:30 a.m.
    • Wenesday, October 23, 8:30 a.m.
    • Friday, October 25, 8:30 a.m.
    • Wednesday, October 30, 8:30 a.m.
    • Friday, November 8, 8:30 a.m.
    • Tuesday, November 12, 8:30 a.m.
    • Tuesday, November 19, 8:30 a.m.
    • Tuesday, December 3, 8:30 a.m.
    • Tuesday, December 17, 8:30 a.m. (virtual)
    • Wednesday, January 8, 8:30 a.m.
    • Monday, January 13, 8:30 a.m. (virtual)
    • Friday, January 17, 8:30 a.m.
    • Friday, January 24, 8:30 a.m.
    • Tuesday, January 28, 8:30 a.m. (virtual)
    • Wednesday, January 29, 8:30 a.m.
  • Tours of our Japanese Dual Language Immersion programs consist of two separate meetings - an online presentation and Q&A and an in-person visit to the campus of your choice.

    Click here to sign up for a tour | For additional information, email Aya Taylor
     

    Online Presentations

    • Friday, October 18, 9:00 a.m.
    • Tuesday, November 19, 9:00 a.m.
    • Tuesday, December 10, 9:00 a.m.
    • Thursday, January 9, 9:30 a.m.
    • Tuesday, January 21, 9:00 a.m.

     

    In Person Visits - Dunsmore Elementary School

    • Monday, December 16, 10:00 a.m.
    • Thursday, January 30, 10:00 a.m.

     

    In Person Visits - Verdugo Woodlands Elementary School ​​​​​​​

    • Tuesday, December 17, 10:00 a.m.
    • Tuesday, January 28, 10:00 a.m.
  • Tours of our Korean Dual Language Immersion programs begin at 9:00 a.m. and typically last about 90 minutes. All tours are held in-person at the school site unless otherwise noted.

    Click the links below to sign up for a tour of one of our schools | For additional information, email Unis Choi
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    Mark Keppel Visual & Performing Arts Magnet Elementary School  

    Click here to sign up for a tour

    • Tuesday, October 1, 9:00 a.m. (virtual)
    • Monday, October 14, 9:00 a.m.
    • Monday, October 28, 9:00 a.m.
    • Monday, November 4, 9:00 a.m.
    • Monday, November 18, 9:00 a.m.
    • Monday, December 2, 9:00 a.m.
    • Monday, December 16, 9:00 a.m. (virtual)
    • Monday, January 13, 9:00 a.m.
    • Monday, January 27, 9:00 a.m.
    • Monday, February 3, 9:00 a.m.
    • Monday, February 24, 9:00 a.m.
    • Monday, March 10, 9:00 a.m.
    • Monday, April 21, 9:00 a.m. (virtual)

    Monte Vista Elementary School

    Click here to sign up for a tour

    • Wednesday, October 9, 9:00 a.m.
    • Wednesday, October 23, 9:00 a.m.
    • Wednesday, November 6, 9:00 a.m. (virtual)
    • Wednesday, November 19, 9:00 a.m.
    • Wednesday, December 4, 9:00 a.m.
    • Wednesday, December 18, 9:00 a.m.
    • Wednesday, January 8, 9:00 a.m.
    • Wednesday, January 22, 9:00 a.m.
    • Wednesday, February 5, 9:00 a.m.
    • Wednesday, February 26, 9:00 a.m. (virtual)
    • Wednesday, March 19, 9:00 a.m.
    • Wednesday, April 9, 9:00 a.m.
  • Tours of our Spanish Dual Language Immersion Programs are held in-person at the school site unless otherwise noted.
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    Thomas Edison Elementary School

    Click here to sign up for a tour | For additional information, email Wendy Rios

    • Tuesday, October 15, 9:00 a.m.
    • Friday, October 18, 9:00 a.m.
    • Wednesday, October 23, 9:00 a.m.
    • Friday, October 25, 9:00 a.m.
    • Tuesday, October 29, 9:00 a.m.
    • Tuesday, November 5, 9:00 a.m.
    • Thursday, November 7, 9:00 a.m.
    • Wednesday, November 13, 9:00 a.m.
    • Tuesday, November 19, 9:00 a.m.
    • Wednesday, November 20, 9:00 a.m.
    • Tuesday, December 3, 9:00 a.m.
    • Tuesday, December 10, 9:00 a.m.
    • Wednesday, December 11, 9:00 a.m.
    • Friday, January 10, 9:00 a.m.
    • Tuesday, January 14, 9:00 a.m.
    • Tuesday, January 21, 9:00 a.m.
    • Wednesday, January 29, 9:00 a.m.
    • Tuesday, February 4, 9:00 a.m.
    • Thursday, February 6, 9:00 a.m.
    • Wednesday, February 19, 9:00 a.m.
    • Thursday, February 21, 9:00 a.m.
    • Tuesday, February 25, 9:00 a.m.
    • Friday, February 28, 9:00 a.m.
    • Tuesday, March 4, 9:00 a.m.
    • Tuesday, March 11, 9:00 a.m.
    • Tuesday, March 18, 9:00 a.m.
    • Tuesday, April 8, 9:00 a.m.
    • Tuesday, April 22, 9:00 a.m.
    • Tuesday, May 6, 9:00 a.m.
    • Tuesday, May 20, 9:00 a.m.

    Benjamin Franklin Elementary School

    Click here to sign up for a tour | For additional information, email Dr. Nancy Hong

    • Tuesday, October 15, 8:30 a.m.
    • Wednesday, October 23, 8:30 a.m.
    • Friday, October 25, 8:30 a.m.
    • Wednesday, October 30, 8:30 a.m.
    • Friday, November 8, 8:30 a.m.
    • Tuesday, November 12, 8:30 a.m.
    • Tuesday, November 19, 8:30 a.m.
    • Tuesday, December 3, 8:30 a.m.
    • Tuesday, December 17, 8:30 a.m. (virtual)
    • Wednesday, January 8, 8:30 a.m.
    • Monday, January 13, 8:30 a.m. (virtual)
    • Friday, January 17, 8:30 a.m.
    • Friday, January 24, 8:30 a.m.
    • Tuesday, January 28, 8:30 a.m. (virtual)
    • Wednesday, January 29, 8:30 a.m.

    John Muir Elementary School

    Click here to sign up for a tour | For additional information, email Marral Araradian

    • Tuesday, October 1, 10:00 a.m.
    • Tuesday, October 15, 9:00 a.m.
    • Tuesday, October 29, 9:00 a.m.
    • Tuesday, November 5, 10:00 a.m.
    • Tuesday, November 19, 10:00 a.m.
    • Tuesday, December 3, 10:00 a.m.
    • Tuesday, December 17, 10:00 a.m.
    • Tuesday, January 14, 9:00 a.m.
    • Tuesday, January 28, at 9:00 a.m.

Magnet School Tours

  • Cerritos Elementary School

    All tours are held in-person at the school site.

    ​​​​Click here to sign up for a tour | For additional information, email Arthur Tashkesen

    • Tuesday, November 12, 9:00 a.m.
    • Wednesday, December 11, 1:00 p.m.
    • Tuesday, January 21, 9:00 a.m.
    • Thursday, February 6, 1:00 p.m.
    • Tuesday, February 11, 9:00 a.m.
  • Thomas Edison Elementary School

    All tours are held in-person at the school site.

    Click here to sign up for a tour | For additional information, email Wendy Rios

    • Tuesday, October 15, 9:00 a.m.
    • Friday, October 18, 9:00 a.m.
    • Wednesday, October 23, 9:00 a.m.
    • Friday, October 25, 9:00 a.m.
    • Tuesday, October 29, 9:00 a.m.
    • Tuesday, November 5, 9:00 a.m.
    • Thursday, November 7, 9:00 a.m.
    • Wednesday, November 13, 9:00 a.m.
    • Tuesday, November 19, 9:00 a.m.
    • Wednesday, November 20, 9:00 a.m.
    • Tuesday, December 3, 9:00 a.m.
    • Tuesday, December 10, 9:00 a.m.
    • Wednesday, December 11, 9:00 a.m.
    • Friday, January 10, 9:00 a.m.
    • Tuesday, January 14, 9:00 a.m.
    • Tuesday, January 21, 9:00 a.m.
    • Wednesday, January 29, 9:00 a.m.
    • Tuesday, February 4, 9:00 a.m.
    • Thursday, February 6, 9:00 a.m.
    • Wednesday, February 19, 9:00 a.m.
    • Thursday, February 21, 9:00 a.m.
    • Tuesday, February 25, 9:00 a.m.
    • Friday, February 28, 9:00 a.m.
    • Tuesday, March 4, 9:00 a.m.
    • Tuesday, March 11, 9:00 a.m.
    • Tuesday, March 18, 9:00 a.m.
    • Tuesday, April 8, 9:00 a.m.
    • Tuesday, April 22, 9:00 a.m.
    • Tuesday, May 6, 9:00 a.m.
    • Tuesday, May 20, 9:00 a.m.
  • Benjamin Franklin Elementary School

    All tours are held in-person at the school site unless otherwise noted.

    Click here to sign up for a tour | For additional information, email Dr. Nancy Hong

    • Tuesday, October 15, 8:30 a.m.
    • Wenesday, October 23, 8:30 a.m.
    • Friday, October 25, 8:30 a.m.
    • Wednesday, October 30, 8:30 a.m.
    • Friday, November 8, 8:30 a.m.
    • Tuesday, November 12, 8:30 a.m.
    • Tuesday, November 19, 8:30 a.m.
    • Tuesday, December 3, 8:30 a.m.
    • Tuesday, December 17, 8:30 a.m. (virtual)
    • Wednesday, January 8, 8:30 a.m.
    • Monday, January 13, 8:30 a.m. (virtual)
    • Friday, January 17, 8:30 a.m.
    • Friday, January 24, 8:30 a.m.
    • Tuesday, January 28, 8:30 a.m. (virtual)
    • Wednesday, January 29, 8:30 a.m.
  • Tours begin at 9:00 a.m. and typically last about 90 minutes. All tours are held in-person at the school site unless otherwise noted.

    Click here to sign up for a tour | For additional information, email Unis Choi

    Mark Keppel Visual & Performing Arts Magnet Elementary School  

    • Tuesday, October 1, 9:00 a.m. (virtual)
    • Monday, October 14, 9:00 a.m.
    • Monday, October 28, 9:00 a.m.
    • Monday, November 4, 9:00 a.m.
    • Monday, November 18, 9:00 a.m.
    • Monday, December 2, 9:00 a.m.
    • Monday, December 16, 9:00 a.m. (virtual)
    • Monday, January 13, 9:00 a.m.
    • Monday, January 27, 9:00 a.m.
    • Monday, February 3, 9:00 a.m.
    • Monday, February 24, 9:00 a.m.
    • Monday, March 10, 9:00 a.m.
    • Monday, April 21, 9:00 a.m. (virtual)
  • Roosevelt Middle School STEAM Academy

    Email Janet Ovanessian to schedule a tour.

    2024-25 tour dates coming soon!

  • Clark Magnet High School

    Email Marine Avakyan to schedule a tour.

    2024-25 tour dates coming soon!