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The Spanish Dual Language Academy begins at Glenview Elementary School in Anaheim and matriculates to Tuffree Middle School in Placentia and culminates at Esperanza High School in Anaheim.
Learn more about each program through the following information and webpages.
Glenview Elementary School
There is no better way to provide students the 21st-century skills they need to be college and career-ready than to give them the gift of languages. Students in dual language immersion programs develop as bilingual, biliterate, and bicultural learners who thrive academically. Knowing other languages and understanding other cultures gives students the ability to maintain their sense of wonder and curiosity, to cultivate their emotional intelligence, and helps to prepare them to participate as productive citizens in a global society.
Program Advantages
- Research shows that students who learn two languages perform better in school.
- Students learn in an ethnically, culturally, and linguistically integrated environment.
- Students will be prepared for future opportunities in international business, marketing, publishing, and many more as a result of their biliteracy.
DLA Elementary Parent Handbook
If you have questions about the Dual Language Academy at Glenview Elementary School, please contact Mr. Christopher Losoya, at (714) 986-7150 or [email protected].
Tuffree Middle SchoolTuffree Middle School is pleased to be able to offer students in PYLUSD’s Dual Language Academy a robust and comprehensive program. Beginning in the 2025-26 school year, students in the Dual Language Academy will matriculate to Tuffree Middle School in the 7th grade.
We are proud to be able to offer our students in our Dual Language Academy three classes in Spanish! Our students will have the opportunity for their continual development in Spanish in three classes each year. Each year students will take a Spanish for Native Speakers class which will further develop their skills in Spanish. Additionally, students will have their Social Science class taught in Spanish. Last but not least, students will also take their Science class in Spanish. Their Social Science and Science classes will cover the same curriculum taught in English. A sample student schedule follows:
If you have questions about the Dual Language Academy at Tuffree Middle School, please contact Principal, Sarah Barton at (714) 986-7480 or [email protected]
Esperanza High SchoolEsperanza High School is home to the Dual Language Academy at the high school level. Our high school DLA students are well on their way to earning the State Seal of Biliteracy and are in full maintenance mode with their Spanish development. DLA students will continue their Spanish journey by enrolling in the appropriate level of Spanish and follow the course sequence accordingly:
- Spanish Native Speakers 3/3H
- AP Spanish Language
- AP Spanish Literature
- Chicano Studies (Dual Enrollment course)
- AP Spanish Language
- AP Spanish Literature
- Chicano Studies (Dual Enrollment course)
A sample four-year plan for our DLA students follows:
If you have questions about the Dual Language Academy at Esperanza High School, please contact Principal, Loan Sriruksa at (714) 986-7540 or [email protected]