Our Programs

Dual Language is the adopted program for Spanish speaking students identified as Emergent Bilinguals in grades PK-6. 

THE GOALS OF DUAL LANGUAGE ARE FOR EMERGENT BILINGUALS TO:

• Develop bilingualism and bi-literacy in both English and Spanish within five to seven years

• Reach high levels of academic achievement in both languages

• Demonstrate sociocultural competence.

ESL is the bilingual program for students who are native speakers of another language other than Spanish in grades PK-6.  Additionally, the ESL program is also for students in grades 7-12 identified as Emergent Bilinguals regardless of the language they speak.

THE GOALS OF ESL ARE FOR EMERGENT BILINGUALS TO:

• Develop social and academic English language proficiency through explicit instruction that promotes thinking, writing, reading, listening, and speaking across all content areas with native language supports and resources

• Reach high levels of academic achievement

• Demonstrate sociocultural competence

Any language other than English, including American Sign Language (ASL), is considered a world language. Students may enroll in LOTE classes, which are electives, in middle school and high school.  Duncanville High School offers the following LOTE courses:  French, Spanish, Latin, and ASL. 

The goals of WORLD LANGUAGE are for participating students to:

• Become proficient in using the new language in a variety of contexts and for various purposes

• Communicate and make connections and comparisons in the language being learned

• Demonstrate sociocultural competence