Dual Language Immersion Program
Alhambra Unified School District offers two rigorous and dynamic elementary dual language immersion programs and one 9th grade secondary program.
Please watch our video to learn more about the benefits of bilingual education
Priority for Acceptance
Acceptance of applicants is based on the following:
- Priority #1 - Students with a sibling currently enrolled in the DLIP
- Priority #2 - Students whose school of residence corresponds with the site of the DI program
- Priority #3 - Students who reside within the Alhambra Unified School District boundaries .
- Priority #4 - Students who are the children of AUSD employees.
- Priority #5 - Students who reside outside of the Alhambra Unified School District boundaries (A release from your child's district of residence is required).
Partner Language Assessment
As a means of ensuring success in our two-way dual immersion programs, we strive to balance our classrooms with equal representation of:
- native language speakers of the partner language,
- students who are bilingual - English and the partner language, and
- English dominant students.
All prospective students who indicate that they are native language speakers of the partner language or bilingual in English and the partner language will be assessed in February.
Virtual Public Lottery for Incoming Kindergarten Students
We will hold our virtual public lottery each spring. Students who do not get a seat will be placed on a waiting list.
Enrollment for Students in Grades 1st - 8th
Please contact the DLIP school directly.
- Mandarin DLIP - Northrup Elementary School - https://www.northrupelementary.us/
- Spanish DLIP - Fremont Elementary School - https://www.fremontelementary.us/
Enrollment for Students in Grades 9th (25-26 School Year) and 9th-10th (26-27 School Year)
Please contact the DLIP school directly.
- Spanish DLIP - Alhambra High School - https://www.ahsmoors.org/
Parent Commitment
Our DLIP programs are engaging, robust and rigorous. Parental support and commitment to the development of biliteracy are essential building blocks of academic success.
Our dual language community strives to build strong, mutually supportive relationships between the school and our parents/guardians are expected to:
- Positively support and encourage their child in the acquisition of the partner language;
- Positively and actively support their child in the development of his/her first language;
- Support their child's teacher/s and site administrators;
- Be a parent volunteer in support of the program;
- Commit to attending all DI parent workshops;
- Be an advocate for biliteracy.
For questions or concerns, please contact Carin Gasca at [email protected] or 626-943-3520.