Dual Language Immersion
The DLI application for the 2026-2027 school year is now open!
DLI Application Information
The DLI application for rising Kindergarten students for 2026-2027 will be open from January 15, 2026 to May 15, 2026. All rising Kindergarten student DLI applications received after the May 15, 2026 deadline will be added to our waitlist of application.
Please watch the DLI Parent Informational Video before completing the application.
DLI Parent Informational Video - English Version
DLI Parent Informational Video - Spanish Version
FCS Kindergarten Dual Language Immersion Application 2026-2027 – English Language Version
FCS Kindergarten Dual Language Immersion Application 2026-2027 – Spanish Language Version
*Please remember to complete the application along with district Kindergarten registration for your zoned school. If you are out of district, you will need to wait until you receive notification of acceptance into the DLI Program before you complete an out of district form. Parents will receive notification soon after the application deadline closes on May 15, 2026 with a link to complete the out of district for DLI form.
*Learn more about DLI at our rising Kindergarten Parent Nights!
- Mashburn Elementary - March 5, 2026 - 5:00 pm
- Kelly Mill Elementary - April 16, 2026 - 5:30 pm
- Brandywine Elementary - March 19, 2026 - 5:30 pm
- Cumming Elementary - April 21, 2026 - 5:30 pm
Learn more about our FCS Dual Language Immersion Program below.
DLI Student Testimonial
DLI Parent Testimonial
DLI Parent Testimonial (Spanish)
Dual Language Immersion (DLI) is not a traditional world language class. DLI is an instructional model where, starting in Kindergarten, students are taught 50% of the day in a target language and 50% in English. The goal is for students to graduate high school bilingual and biliterate in English and a second language. The goal is also to create intercultural competence. A team of two teachers collaborates on teaching all content areas. Math, Science and target language Literacy are taught by an immersion teacher, while English Language Arts, Social Studies and English Literacy are taught by an English-speaking teacher.
Participating Elementary Schools in FCS:
- Brandywine Elementary (K-5)
- Cumming Elementary (K-5)
- Kelly Mill Elementary (K-5)
- Mashburn Elementary (K-5)
Participating Middle Schools in FCS:
- DeSana Middle School (6-7)
- Hendricks Middle School (6-7)
- Otwell Middle School (6-7)
DLI Classroom Conversations
Yessica McNeeley and Catie Rogers recorded an episode for the Classroom Conversations podcast, a collaboration between GPB and GaDOE. The podcast is titled “Dual Language Immersion: Maximizing Success.” This episode was released and is available on most podcast platforms. In this episode, Mrs. McNeeley and Mrs. Rogers describe their amazing dual language immersion program and its impact at Cumming Elementary. Their enthusiasm is catching. We hope you will enjoy this episode!
Contact for more information:
Dr. Melanie Dunn
FCS DLI Coordinator
770-887-2461 ext. 202249
Amalina Hernandez
FCS DLI Instructional Coach
770-887-2462 ext. 204227