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HISD Two-Way Dual Language Model
HISD TwoHISD Two--Way Dual Way Dual Language ModelLanguage Model
• Full immersion model--all students (English/Spanish speakers) immersed in Spanish language instruction
• Additive Bilingual Education program for the Spanish speakers
• Foreign Language Immersion program for the English speakers
• Initial literacy (reading) taught in Spanish for all students
• Daily instruction in English (LSRW) and Science
• Languages of instruction are not mixed--Content instruction is coordinated
• Longitudinal program of choice (PK-12) for HISD families
• Full immersion model--all students (English/Spanish speakers) immersed in Spanish language instruction
• Additive Bilingual Education program for the Spanish speakers
• Foreign Language Immersion program for the English speakers
• Initial literacy (reading) taught in Spanish for all students
• Daily instruction in English (LSRW) and Science
• Languages of instruction are not mixed--Content instruction is coordinated
• Longitudinal program of choice (PK-12) for HISD families
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Helms Dual Language
• Helms Dual Language Magnet offers unique opportunity for each student to:
Learn a second languageAppreciate other cultures, reaching out to our
global societyBuild lasting connections to othersBecome biliterate, a truly marketable skill
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Dual Language AdvantagesDual Language Advantages
Academic benefits:– Higher academic achievement in school
– Higher levels of second language proficiency
– Higher results on state and standardized tests
Cognitive benefits:– Higher levels of critical thinking and problem solving skills– Higher flexible thinking abilities and enhanced creativity
– Increased ability to concentrate
Social benefits:– Greater understanding of other cultures--develop social flexibility
– Greater appreciation of personal heritage
Economic benefits:– Earn HS and university credit
– Increased employment opportunities
Academic benefits:– Higher academic achievement in school
– Higher levels of second language proficiency
– Higher results on state and standardized tests
Cognitive benefits:– Higher levels of critical thinking and problem solving skills– Higher flexible thinking abilities and enhanced creativity
– Increased ability to concentrate
Social benefits:– Greater understanding of other cultures--develop social flexibility
– Greater appreciation of personal heritage
Economic benefits:– Earn HS and university credit
– Increased employment opportunities
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Two-Way Dual Language InstructionGrade Spanish ESL/
EnglishEnglish Ancillary End of Year Assessment
PK-K all subjects, except Science
45 minutes daily English
50 minutes dailyPE, Library, Art, Music
Tejas LEE (Spanish Reading Readiness) TELPAS -(English Language Learners only) G/T testing-Naglieri
Spanish Speakers—Aprenda test in native lang.English Speakers—Stanford test in native lang.
1-2 all subjects, except Science
60 minutes dailyEnglish
50 minutes dailyPE, Library, Art, Music
Tejas LEE (Spanish Reading Readiness) High Frequency Word Exam Accountability NRT- Aprenda Second Round NRT- Stanford TELPAS -(English Language Learners only)
3 all subjects, except Science
75 minutes dailyEnglish
50 minutes dailyPE, Library, Art, Music
Span. STAAR (Reading/Math) Accountability NRT- Aprenda Second Round NRT- Stanford TELPAS -(English Language Learners only)
4 •Reading·Language Arts·Math
Reading Science Social Studies
50 minutes dailyPE, Library, Art, Music
Span. STAAR (Reading/Math/Writing) Accountability NRT- Aprenda Second Round NRT- Stanford TELPAS -(English Language Learners only)
5 Spanish Literature Social Studies
Reading Language Arts Math Science
50 minutes dailyPE, Library, Art, Music
STAAR (Reading/Math/Scienceience) Accountability NRT- Stanford Second Round NRT- Aprenda TELPAS -(English Language Learners only)
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Dual Language Longitudinal Research
Dual Language Dual Language Longitudinal ResearchLongitudinal Research
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Spanish Language TAKSSpanish Language TAKSSpanish Language TAKS
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Performance
• During 2011, the last year of the TAKS test, 100% of Helms Fourth Grade Dual Language Students met state standards on the Spanish TAKS Writing Exam.
• According to the Battelle For Kids, Value-Added report that HISD uses to rate schools, for Fall of 2012, Helms scored 13th out of 175 HISD elementary schools in academic growth.
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Ancillary Classes
• Physical Education• Library• Art/Media Literacy• Music
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Enrichment Opportunities
• Writers in the School• Art League of Houston -
Artbound• Media Literacy• Laser i3 Science Grant
from the Smithsonian• Name That Book• English and Bilingual
Spelling Bees
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International Spanish Academy
• Helms is an International Spanish Academy We have a relationship with the Spanish Consulate-We host a Spanish Language and Cultural Assistant each
year.-The school receives authentic educational materials from
the Spain-Students are given the opportunities to earn a certificate
that recognized both here and in Spain.-There are opportunities for study abroad.
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Middle Schools and High School ISAs
• Burbank Middle School• Johnson Middle School• Wharton K-8• Reagan High School
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Literacy InstructionTHE DAILY FIVE
• A way of structuring reading instruction so that every student is engaged in meaningful literacy tasks.
• Students receive explicit whole group instruction and then are given independent practice time to read and write independently while the teacher provides focused instruction to individuals and small groups.
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DAILY FIVE
• When it is up and running, students will be engaged in the following activities:– Read to Self– Work on Writing– Read to Someone– Word Work– Listen to Reading
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Helms Elementary Vanguard Neighborhood Program Outline
• Students receive instruction daily from a Gifted and Talented (G/T) trained teacher in the four core content areas language arts, math, science, and social studies.
• Emphasis on advanced level products using the Independent Investigative Model (IIM) and the Texas Performance Standards Project (TPSP)
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Independent Investigative Model (IIM)
• Step 1: Topic: Deciding What to Study
• Step 2: Goal Setting: Making a Plan
• Step 3: Research: Discovering Many New Facts
• Step 4: Organizing: Putting It All Together
• Step 5: Goal Evaluation: Checking on What Was Accomplished
• Step 6: Product: Creating Something to Show What Was Learned
• Step 7: Presentation: Shared the New Knowledge
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Texas Performance Standards Project (TPSP)
1. Develop a Research Plan
2. Develop and Carry Out Research Design
3. Analyze and Interpret Results
4. Report Findings Through Product and/or Presentation
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Wetlands
• Our Wetlands has been in existence for 12 years and is a Texas Registered Wetland
• The area is in the process of revitalization through a collaboration with the University of Houston Clearlake and a committee of community members and parents. The goal of this committee is to maintain and improve this environment which includes the wetlands, pond environment and native plant and animal species.
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After School Program
• We provide after school programs from 3:30 – 6:00 pm
• These after school clubs are offered on a sliding scale.
• Before school care is also provided for a weekly fee.
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After School Program
• Snacks are provided.• Students self-select their
clubs according to interest.• The clubs offered include:
Athletics (soccer, karate), Music (Band, Mariachi, Drumline), Visual and Performing Arts (Media Literacy, Hip-Hop Dance), Homework assistance
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Tour
• Let’s Visit the Campus
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Magnet Application Process• Parents turn in applications by January 11, 2013• Helms calls the parent for Pre-IPT language testing of the
child. Some other magnets and Vanguard Magnets also do Gifted and Talented testing at this time.
• Students names are put into a lottery. Weight is given as follows: Siblings, In-Zone, Out-of-Zone, Out-of-District.
• Parents are informed of acceptance/waitlist by US mail postmarked 3/22/2013.
• Parents need to accept (one school only) by 4/5/ 2013
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Meet the Registrar
• Cynthia Alvarado• Applications K and 1st Grade• PK Interest Form
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Questions
• Teachers, Parents, Students, Administration