Dual Language Immersion

E. Rivers’ Dual Language Immersion Program offers English and Spanish speaking students exciting, enriching, and challenging educational opportunities. All students will learn to read, write, and communicate effectively in Spanish and English while achieving high levels of academic success. Students will have the bilingual skills and cross-cultural competencies needed to succeed in our multicultural society and global economy. There are priceless gifts that will serve our children for a lifetime.  

Program and IB  

A requirement of IB is a secondary language. Of the models offered for language Dual Immersion is one. The PYP acknowledges that development of mother-tongue language is crucial for both cognitive development and maintaining cultural identity. 

Program Goals  

• Biliteracy & Bilingualism  
• Improved Academic Excellence  
• Multicultural Knowledge  
• Seal of Biliteracy at the high school level  

Curriculum  

• The program follows the state’s core curriculum and uses district-adopted materials.  
• Teaches Georgia Standards of Excellence  
• Highly-trained teachers who receive continuous professional development  

Program Model  

• Daily English Language Development for English Learners in Language Arts.  
• Dual Language Instruction is based on the “50/50” Model  
  • Reading is taught in English and Spanish  
  • Math and Science are taught primarily in Spanish;  
  • Social Studies is taught in English  
  • ALL specials are in English  

Program Registration Process  

1. Parents complete an application using Infinite Campus.  
2. Bilingual students will be balanced with native Spanish and English speakers. (Priorities are given to: 1. ESOL, 2 Native Spanish, 3. Siblings, and 4. DLI PK)  
3. For families who are not selected, the child will be placed on a wait list and parents will be notified by the end of July if a placement is available for the new school year.  
4. Parents agree to sign a DLI Parent Compact to complete the enrollment process.  

For information regarding registration, please call 404-802-7051 for details.

**Apply for Dual Language Immersion (DLI) through the registration section of Infinite Campus**  

Infinite Campus

Application does not guarantee your child a spot. Should applications exceed the number of available slots, the school will determine placement via a lottery process conducted at the local school during the first week of June. Please contact your child's school for more information. School principals will notify parents of lottery results.