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    Learn more about our FCS Dual Language Immersion Program below! 

     

    Please watch this video before completing the application.

  • Participating Elementary Schools in FCS:

    • Brandywine Elementary (K-5)
    • Cumming Elementary (K-5)
    • Kelly Mill Elementary (K-5) 
    • Mashburn Elementary (K-4)

    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 Middle Schools in FCS:

    • DeSana Middle School (6)
    • Hendricks Middle School (6)
    • Otwell Middle School (6)

    DLI Middle School Model

     

    The DLI application window for 2025-2026 is January 15 - May 15, 2025 for your rising Kindergartner. 

     

    FCS Dual Language Immersion Interest Form 2025-2026 – English Language Version

    FCS Dual Language Immersion Interest Form 2025-2026 – Spanish Language Version

     

     

    *Learn more about DLI at our rising Kindergarten Parent Nights at the beginning of May 2025!  Dates and times at each school will be posted as we get closer to that time.

    • Mashburn Elementary 
    • Kelly Mill Elementary 
    • Brandywine Elementary 
    • Cumming Elementary 

     

    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!

     

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    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