Dual Language Program

• Students receive content instruction in both Spanish and English every day
• Focus of program is bilingualism and bi-literacy
• Academics through linguistic & cultural development

“The Ernie Pyle Dual Language Program provides students with a rigorous learning experience in Spanish and English that is both culturally and linguistically responsive; our dual language students will become bi-lingual, bi-literate, and culturally responsive learners that demonstrate high academic achievement in all areas.”

Smarter

Bilingual students, due to increased cognitive activity of learning in multiple languages, score higher on standardized tests.  Besides providing the obvious benefit of language development, speaking two languages also increases:

• Creativity
• Abstract thinking
• Attention span
• Working memory
• Self-control
• Flexible problem-solving skills

Nicer

Bilingual students tolerate differences better than their monolingual peers and are more skilled at finding a resolution to versus conflict.

Richer

Bilingual workers, on average, earn up to 5-20% more per hour than monolingual workers in their lifetimes. (Salary.com)

At EPMS our goal is to prepare students to achieve the honor of receiving their high school bilingual seal.

A Bilingual Seal on a High School Diploma verifies that a student is completely bilingual and functions in both Spanish and English proficiently. This seal verifies that students possess communication skills which are attractive to potential colleges and employers.

6th Grade

Spanish Language Arts, Spanish Social Studies, English Language Arts or English as a 2nd language 

7th Grade

Spanish Language Arts, Spanish Science, English Language Arts or English as a 2nd language

8th Grade 

Spanish Language Arts, Spanish Math/Algebra, English Language Arts or English as a 2nd Language