Bilingual Program and Bilingualism
The School prepares students to be fluent in both Spanish and English. The two languages are incorporated into the academic program and in school activities. There are many benefits to becoming bilingual. Children who are bilingual:
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Speak, read and write in two language.
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Are open-minded to other cultures.
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Actively seek multicultural friendships.
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Possess stronger problem-solving skills.
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Have enhanced cognitive development.
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Express greater creativity: thinks outside the box.
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Develop a Second language which is almost maternal, not “learned”.
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Easily learn a third and fourth language.
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Embrace differences in people.