Goals & Benefits

Goals

To develop bilingual and biliterate skills in Spanish and English.
High levels of academic achievement in all core academic domains.
To develop sociocultural awareness.
To provide opportunities for parent participation and educational planning with children and teachers.

Benefits

Student Benefits:

Achieve bilingualism/bi-literacy: Develop fluency in Spanish and in English.
Develop greater cognitive thinking, problem solving, and cooperative skills.
Empower students to develop leadership roles and advocacy skills.
Learn in an ethnically, culturally and linguistically integrated environment.
Engage in activities that promote cooperation and social interaction.
Appreciate and respect diversity while developing sensitivity towards other people and cultures.
Prepare for advanced language classes in middle, high school and college.
Have access to a wide range of employment opportunities

School and Community Benefits:

Bijou Community School