Hmong Dual Language Immersion Program
Richardson Core Values
Work haum lwj, dej num, Respect kev hwm, Belong yog leej twg li, Kindness siab zoo, kev ua zoo - These four values are integrated in all we do at Richardson and are the foundation of our schoolwide environment
Our Curriculum
- Math Expressions is our Math curriculum. All curriculum is translated into Hmong from core English texts and materials.
- Reading and writing in English are taught using the same curriculum as non immersion students, but translated into Hmong. This curriculum is Amplify CKLA.
- Science, PE and Music are three areas where students will be taught with their mainstream peers in English.
Hmong Immersion FAQ's
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Contact Susi Weldon
651-748-6901
About Dual Language Immersion
- What is Dual Language Immersion?
- What are the goals of Dual Language Immersion?
- 80:20 Model
- What does a school day look like in Grade K-1 immersion?
- What are the benefits of attending an immersion school during school and beyond?
- My child is already learning another language at home. Why should I enroll him/her in the immersion program?
- Won’t my child be confused learning both languages?
- Will my child fall behind in learning English if he/she speaks Hmong at home and also at school?
- What can I do to help my child succeed?
- Long-term benefit of dual language immersion
What is Dual Language Immersion?
What are the goals of Dual Language Immersion?
80:20 Model
What does a school day look like in Grade K-1 immersion?
What are the benefits of attending an immersion school during school and beyond?
My child is already learning another language at home. Why should I enroll him/her in the immersion program?
Won’t my child be confused learning both languages?
Will my child fall behind in learning English if he/she speaks Hmong at home and also at school?
What can I do to help my child succeed?
Long-term benefit of dual language immersion
FAQ's
- Can my student attend an immersion program, even if it’s not at our elementary school? What if we don’t live in District 622?
- Do I need to know the language my student is learning for them to be successful?
- Is the dual language immersion program free?
- Is the dual immersion program an after-school program?
- Can my older student attend the same school as my student in dual language immersion?
- How many students are in a classroom?
- Is there transportation for students who live in the district? What about students who live outside of 622?
- My student is a special education student. Would you recommend that he/she attend the immersion school?
- Will there be social events to expose everyone in the school to the target culture and allow immersion students to socialize with other students?
- What if my student doesn’t like it? Can I transfer him/her to a regular kindergarten class?