Programs » French Dual Language Program
Each class contains two language populations: English-dominant students and French-fluent students. During the course of the program, each group of children learn the second language. Enrollment priority in both language categories is given to children in our school zone.
| French Dual Language Program |
P.S. 58 introduced a Dual Language French/English program in 2007, which began with a Kindergarten class of 24 students. In September 2010, we will offer two Dual Language Kindergarten classes, two Dual Language First Grade Classes, two Dual Language Second Grade Classes and two Dual Language Third Grade classes.
The entry point for the program is Kindergarten. Students move up each year as a cohort into the next grade, so there are very limited seats available for French-speaking children in First grade and up. (English speaking children are not admitted in first grade and up because they have missed too many months of French language immersion.)
Each class contains two language populations: English-dominant students and French-fluent students. During the course of the program, each group of children learn the second language. Enrollment priority in both language categories is given to children in our school zone.
Eligibility
English-dominant children must FIRST be registered at PS 58 for Kindergarten to apply. French-fluent children may be admitted from outside the school zone based on the results of our mandatory language assessment. If we cannot fill the "French" seats with Kindergarten children from our zone, we will offer available seats to those who have applied from outside of the zone, in priority of language assessment scores. Most children who enter the program in Kindergarten will continue in the program through fifth grade. There is no dual language program in pre-Kindergarten.
There is no yellow bus service for children who elect to attend the program from outside the school zone.
Entry into a dual language program is a multi-year commitment involving the family as well as the student. Students learn to become multi-cultural, bilingual and bi-literate.
What is a Dual Language Program (DLP)?
Entry into a dual language program is a multi-year commitment involving the family as well as the student. Students learn to become multi-cultural, bilingual and bi-literate.
What is a Dual Language Program (DLP)?
- an enrichment bilingual program where students learn in two languages.
- the program has students who are native English speakers and native speakers of another language (in our program, French).
- it integrates linguistically diverse students for all or most of their academic subjects.
- it uses the other language for 50% of the academic instructional time.
What are the goals for students in the DLP?
- meet or exceed NY State and City standards
- develop proficiency in their first language
- develop proficiency in their second language
- attain a higher level of self-esteem
- develop an appreciation for cultural diversity
How does instruction differ in a DLP?
- Students in the DLP receive the same content-area instruction and follow the same units of study in all subjects as do other classes in our school.
- We follow a 50%/50% model in grades K and 1. Grades 2 and 3 follow a side-by-side model, with students switching between the "English" and "French" classrooms alternate days, according to a schedule. In all cases, half the daily instructional time is conducted in English, half in French.
- Literacy and Social Studies are taught in French and in English.
- Math is taught in English, but math vocabulary is also taught in French.
- No instructional content is repeated in translation.
- Specialty subjects (Science, Physical Education, Art and Music) are taught in English by our specialty teachers. Music teachers introduce French songs and composers.
