Our Spanish Immersion Program
Adelante Selby Spanish Immersion School brings together Spanish and English speaking students and families for the opportunity of a promising future of being bilingual, biliterate, and academically enriched.
In an ever-expanding global economy, our nation will need its future leaders to be both biliterate and have an understanding of multiple cultures. What if your child could learn how to build relationships across cultures as they speak, listen to others in their native language, and learn better verbal and non-verbal cues while increasing their cognitive abilities? Our school not only provides a rigorous and innovative educational curriculum, but also prepares students to be future leaders.
The program flourishes due to its warm, nurturing, and family-centered culture. Immersion students are able to read, write, explain, analyze, and problem-solve in two languages!
The student population is composed of 50% Spanish-speaking students and 50% English-speaking students, and we have high expectations for them.
Students are expected to show high levels of proficiency in two languages by the time they exit RCSD's program in 8th grade (the 6-8 strand is offered at Kennedy Middle School).
Mastering Two or More Languages
Mastering two or more languages unlocks a lifetime of benefits for students at Adelante Selby Spanish Immersion School. In our award-winning dual language immersion program, children build skills that reach far beyond the classroom. Bilingualism and biliteracy strengthen brain functioning and cognitive development, laying a powerful foundation for learning.
Students gain academic advantages that help them excel across all subjects, along with economic benefits that open doors to future career opportunities. They develop social skills and cross-cultural competency, preparing them to connect with people around the world with confidence and respect. Most importantly, bilingual education fosters stronger family bonds and a deep connection to cultural heritage.
Explore how our program empowers students to thrive
Welcoming Applicants Committed to the Full Journey
At RCSD, we welcome families to participate in our school of choice process and enroll in Spanish Immersion at Adelante Selby Spanish Immersion School. When applying to the Spanish Immersion program, it is essential that families commit to the full grade span of this program. This program is carefully designed as a cohesive, multi-year learning experience, and ongoing participation supports stable planning, staffing, and resource allocation. Choosing the program without the intent to stay disrupts the experience for all students. We encourage applications from families fully committed to the program’s full TK-5 grade span duration.
Spanish Immersion Enrollment Pathway
- Students apply to attend Spanish Immersion at Adelante Selby Spanish Immersion School during their TK-5 academic careers.
- Once completing 5th grade at Adelante Selby, students automatically rollover to Kennedy Middle School to continue their 6-8 grades Spanish Immersion studies.
Explore the 6-8 Program at Kennedy Middle School