TWBI @ HPS

Welcome and Introductions

TWBI: What is it?

•TWBI = Two Way Bilingual Immersion

•Combines :Bilingual education modelForeign language immersion model

•Delivers HPS core curriculum

•Public school standards – no tuition

TWBI: What is it?• Instruction through two languages

▫Spanish▫English▫no translation/mixing

•Spanish is used for a significant portion of the instructional day ▫K & 1st = 90% in Spanish; 10% in English▫2nd = 80% in Spanish; 20% in English▫Moving toward 50%/50% by 5th grade

TWBI : What does it look like?

•Approximately equal numbers of native English speakers and native Spanish speakers

•Students are interacting in the same environment for all of the school day.

•All students have the opportunity to model their native language as well as learn the second language.

TWBI: What does it look like?

•Literacy (180 minutes)•Lunch/Recess•Math (60 minutes)•Science/Social Studies (40 minutes)•Center Time (50 minutes)•Specials

TWBI: What are the benefits?

•Academic success in native language▫3rd grade – students score near their peers

on standardized tests▫5th grade – students score at or above

average compared to their peers on standardized tests

•Academic success in second language•College and career benefits•Appreciation of other cultures and an

increase in self-esteem

TWBI: FAQsWhat model does HPS use?

▫Two Way

▫90 – 10 meaning: K & 1st = 90% in Spanish; 10% in English 2nd = 80% in Spanish; 20% in English Moving toward 50%/50% as grade level increases

TWBI: FAQs

What is the class make up?

▫Same numbers of native English speakers and native Spanish speakers

▫Same group of students move on together

TWBI: FAQs

Who teaches TWBI?

Certified and highly qualified elementary teachers

Native language proficiency

Currently: Jean Schroeder (2 years)Stephany Yack-Saavedra (1 year)

TWBI: FAQs

Where is the TWBI program housed?

▫ Currently at West K-7

TWBI: FAQs

How can I help my child at home?

• Encourage

• Don’t put them on the spot

• Help in your own language

• Complete the HPS enrollment pack – indicate interest

• Visit the TWBI table at the Jungle Adventure Party on Feb. 23 at East

• Interested parents contacted for a March 1 TWBI meeting in the West Media Center 7:00 p.m.

• Application deadline is March 8• Lottery on March 15, if necessary to balance the

program• Letter of notification by April 9

TWBI: Next Steps

Questions and Answers