In Northside, we embrace diversity and provide a high-quality learning experience for all. We build upon the linguistic, academic, and affective experiences of students and families to promote academic excellence and honor multiculturalism. Our goal is to provide learning experiences that inspire students' confidence, curiosity, and capability.
Dual Language Immersion Two-way Bilingual Program
The NISD Dual Language Immersion Two-way Bilingual Program model is research-based. The Dual Language model seeks to create bilingual, biliterate, and bicultural students by developing their academic and language proficiency in both English and Spanish. Our goal is to achieve academic excellence and honor multiculturalism through meaningful learning experiences that inspire students' confidence, curiosity, and capability.
Transitional Bilingual Academic Program
The NISD Transitional Bilingual Academic Program model teaches the state required Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). The research-based program uses the child’s primary language for instruction as he or she acquires the second language (English) and achieves academic success. Our goal is to achieve academic excellence and honor multiculturalism through meaningful learning experiences that inspire students' confidence, curiosity, and capability.
Dual Language/ Transitional at Esparza ES
MISSION
We build upon and value the linguistic, academic, and cognitive experiences of students and families through bilingual and ESL programs that develop mastery of the English language, promote academic excellence, develop biculturalism, and cultivate self-actualization.
CORE BELIEFS
All students will celebrate their own cultural identity while developing the intercultural understanding and respect essential to life in a pluralistic society. All students will embrace their multilingual ability as an asset that fosters positive communication in a diverse world. All students will experience rigorous, complex, and meaningful learning that promotes divergent thinking and empowers them to contribute positively to society.
NUESTRA MISIÓN
Valoramos y reforzamos las experiencias lingüísticas, académicas y cognitivas de los estudiantes y sus familias al brindar programas bilingües y de inglés como segundo idioma (ESL, por sus siglas en inglés) que desarrollan l dominio del inglés, promueven la excelencia académica, desarrollan una perspectiva multicultural y fomentan la auto-realización.
VALORES FUNDAMENTALES
Todos los estudiantes celebrarán su identidad cultural mientras desarrollan respeto y comprensión intercultural que son esenciales para vivir en una sociedad pluralista. Todos los estudiantes aprovecharán sus habilidades multilingües como un recurso que promueva la comunicación positiva en un mundo diverso. Todos los estudiantes experimentarán un aprendizaje intenso, complejo y significativo que promueva el razonamiento divergente y la habilidad para contribuir positivamente a la sociedad.
NISD DUAL LANGUAGE APPLICATION:
All Northside ISD students in grades kindergarten or first grade interested in the NISD Dual Language Program may apply online by clicking the link below. Your student’s NISD six-digit ID number will be required.
Todos los estudiantes del distrito independiente de Northside interesados en el programa de doble sendero en los grados de kínder y primero pueden llenar la solicitud haciendo clic en el enlace de abajo. Será necesario tener en mano el número de identificación estudiantil de NISD que consiste de seis dígitos.
SOLICITUD PARA EL PROGRAMA DE DOBLE SENDERO
Dual Language Informational Meeting:
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