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Armenian Dual Language Immersion Program
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Students in the elementary Armenian dual language immersion program spend 50% of their day learning in Armenian and 50% learning in English. Students learn to speak, read, and write in Armenian through content, not as a separate course of study. Eastern Armenian with federal orthography is the language of instruction. However, students are exposed to the Mesropian orthography and the Western dialect as encountered in literature and other supplemental materials.
The elementary Armenian program is offered at Jefferson and R.D. White Elementary Schools.
For more information, contact Miganoush Melkoian, Teacher Specialist.
Learn More About our Dual Immersion Program by Grade Level
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Elementary Dual Immersion Program
The Armenian program follows a 50:50 dual language immersion model in elementary school. Students receive instruction in Armenian for 50% of the day and English for 50% of the day. The Armenian language is taught both for language acquisition and content instruction.
Careful consideration is given to the selection and planning of the content areas and themes that are taught in Armenian. Dual language immersion classes are taught by fully-credentialed, bilingual teachers who have additional preparation and expertise in teaching Armenian.
Elementary schools offering Armenian: Jefferson ES, R.D. White ES
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Middle School Dual Immersion Program
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High School World Languages
Students who wish to continue their Armenian studies into high school may take Armenian language as an elective. Courses are available through Armenian 7-8 Honors. Students are also eligible to earn the Seal of Biliteracy in Armenian.
High schools offering Armenian: Glendale HS, Hoover HS, Clark Magnet HS