Dual Language

We are thrilled to offer a school-wide dual language program at Midway. We offer Spanish dual language in kindergarten, through 5th grade. 

Fifth-grade students enrolled in dual language at Midway are automatically enrolled in the dual language program starting in sixth grade in middle school.  

Program Structure

Students in our dual language program receive 50% of their instruction in English and 50% in Spanish and are taught by qualified bilingual teachers. The program includes native speakers of English, Spanish and many other languages. Students learn reading and writing in both languages, math in English, and science, social studies and health in Spanish.

Goals

The goals of the dual language program are to help students: 

• Become bilingual and biliterate. 
• Achieve at high levels academically in BOTH languages 
• Develop sociocultural competence 
• Develop critical consciousness 

Enrollment

There are three ways to enroll in an elementary dual language school. The process will vary depending on your neighborhood school. Each dual language school is also paired with a partner school that allows families to opt in or out of the dual language program. Visit our enrollment page to learn more.