Dual Language Program

Thompson School District Dual Language Program

The Thompson School District Academic Dual Language Program seeks to provide learning experiences that promote literacy, linguistic and intercultural competencies and academic content in Spanish. The TSD Dual Language Program goals guide learners to be able to communicate effectively in multiple languages so that students will graduate ready for college, career, and life in order to actively participate in the international community and a global economy.

What are the 3 Goals of the TSD Dual Language Program?

• Bilingualism and Biliteracy  
• High academic achievement in both languages
• Intercultural and Sociocultural Competence

What do these three goals mean? 

• Bilingualism/Biliteracy is the ability to speak two languages and biliteracy is about being able to also read and write in two languages.
• High academic achievement in both program languages continues as courses increase the complexity of learning.
• Intercultural and Sociocultural Competence- the ability to function effectively across cultures, to think and act appropriately, and to communicate and work with people from different cultural backgrounds at both home and around the world. Students better understand the practices, products, and perspectives in their own cultures and those studied. Interculturality provides pathways to open-mindedness to other cultures. Dual Language students are more aware of and generally show more positive attitudes towards other cultures and an appreciation of other people because the dual language programs offer a rich, culturally diverse experience. 
• The TSD Dual Language Program is about “languages for all.”

DL Advanced Spanish Language 1 (6th Grade)

The Dual Language Advanced Spanish Language 1 course is a continuation of the Thompson School District Dual Language Program. This required course focuses on the development of language, literacy, and cultural competencies at the Novice-high to Intermediate-low levels of proficiency. Students will express their own thoughts, interact with other speakers of the language, and understand oral and written messages in Spanish. There will be strong emphasis on diverse cultural themes using authentic cultural resources from the many Spanish-speaking countries in the world. All Dual Language courses are taught 100% in Spanish.

Pre-requisites: Participated in the TSD Dual Language Immersion K-5 program or by taking a district approved Spanish Language proficiency assessment. The TSD Dual Language Middle School program is at Bill Reed Middle School and Lucile Erwin Middle School only.

In the Dual Language Advanced Spanish 1 course, students will:

• Communicate effectively in more than one language in order to function in a variety of situations and for multiple purposes within the Intermediate proficiency range.
• Interact with cultural competence and understanding.
• Connect with other disciplines and acquire information and diverse perspectives in order to use the language to function in academic and career-related situations.
• Develop insight into the nature of language and culture in order to interact with cultural competence.
• Communicate and interact with cultural competence in order to participate in multilingual communities at home and abroad.

Dual Language Social Studies in Spanish 1 (6th Grade)

The Dual Language Social Studies 1 in Spanish course is a continuation of the Thompson School District Dual Language Program. This required course provides a greater understanding of social studies inquiry, including history, geography, civics and government, and economics within the study of the Western Hemisphere. This course focuses on the history, culture, and government of various specific world societies in North, Central, and South America. Students develop skills used in the social studies disciplines. Specific content aligns with state standards for Grade 6. All Dual Language courses are taught 100% in Spanish.

Pre-requisites: Participated in the TSD Dual Language Immersion K-5 program or or by taking the district approved Spanish Language proficiency assessment as a Heritage or Native Spanish Speaker. Students coming from another dual language program are also welcome. The TSD Dual Language Middle School program is at Bill Reed Middle School and Lucile Erwin Middle School only

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DL Advanced Spanish Language 2 (7th Grade)

The Dual Language Advanced Spanish Language 2 course is a continuation of the Thompson School District Dual Language Program. This required course focuses on the development of language, literacy, and cultural competencies at the Intermediate-low to Intermediate-mid levels of proficiency. Students will express their own thoughts, interact with other speakers of the language, and understand oral and written messages in Spanish using the three modes of communication: Interpersonal speaking and writing; Interpretive reading and listening and Presentational speaking and writing. There will be strong emphasis on diverse cultural themes and the Advanced Placement Spanish (AP Spanish) themes, using authentic cultural resources from the many Spanish-speaking countries in the world. All Dual Language courses are taught 100% in Spanish.

Pre-requisites: Participated in the TSD Dual Language Continuation Grade 6 Dual Language program or by taking the district approved Spanish Language proficiency assessment as a Heritage or Native Spanish Speaker. Students coming from another dual language program are also welcome. The TSD Dual Language Middle School program is at Bill Reed Middle School and Lucile Erwin Middle School only.

In the Dual Language Advanced Spanish 2 course, students will:

• Communicate effectively in more than one language in order to function in a variety of situations and for multiple purposes within the Intermediate proficiency range.
• Interact with cultural competence and understanding.
• Connect with other disciplines and acquire information and diverse perspectives in order to use the language to function in academic and career-related situations.
• Develop insight into the nature of language and culture in order to interact with cultural competence.
• Communicate and interact with cultural competence in order to participate in multilingual communities at home and abroad.

Dual Language Social Studies in Spanish 2 (7th Grade)

The Dual Language Social Studies 2 in Spanish course is a continuation of the Thompson School District Dual Language Program. This required course provides a greater understanding of social studies inquiry, including history, geography, civics and government, and economics within the study of the Eastern Hemisphere. This course focuses on the history, culture, and government of various specific world societies in North, Central, and South America. Students develop skills used in the social studies disciplines. Specific content aligns with state standards for Grade 7. All Dual Language courses are taught 100% in Spanish.

Pre-requisites: Participated in the TSD Dual Language Continuation Grade 6 Dual Language program or by taking the district approved Spanish Language proficiency assessment as a Heritage or Native Spanish Speaker. Students coming from another dual language program are also welcome. The TSD Dual Language Middle School program is at Bill Reed Middle School and Lucile Erwin Middle School only.

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DL Advanced Spanish Language 3 (8th Grade)

The Dual Language Advanced Spanish Language 3 course is a continuation of the Thompson School District Dual Language Program. This required course focuses on the development of language, literacy, and cultural competencies at the Intermediate-mid to Intermediate-high levels of proficiency. Students will express their own thoughts, interact with other speakers of the language, and understand oral and written messages in Spanish using the three modes of communication: Interpersonal speaking and writing; Interpretive reading and listening and Presentational speaking and writing. There will be strong emphasis on diverse cultural themes and the Advanced Placement Spanish (AP Spanish) themes, using authentic cultural resources from the many Spanish-speaking countries in the world. All Dual Language courses are taught 100% in Spanish.

Pre-requisites: Participated in the TSD Dual Language Continuation Grade 7 Dual Language program or by taking the district approved Spanish Language proficiency assessment as a Heritage or Native Spanish Speaker. Students coming from another dual language program are also welcome. The TSD Dual Language Middle School program is at Bill Reed Middle School and Lucile Erwin Middle School only.

In the Dual Language Advanced Spanish 3 course, students will:

• Communicate effectively in more than one language in order to function in a variety of situations and for multiple purposes within the Intermediate-Mid proficiency range.
• Interact with cultural competence and understanding.
• Connect with other disciplines and acquire information and diverse perspectives in order to use the language to function in academic and career-related situations.
• Develop insight into the nature of language and culture in order to interact with cultural competence.
• Communicate and interact with cultural competence in order to participate in multilingual communities at home and abroad.

Dual Language Social Studies in Spanish 3 (8th Grade)

The Dual Language Social Studies 3 in Spanish course is a continuation of the Thompson School District Dual Language Program. This required course provides a greater understanding of social studies inquiry, including history, geography, civics and government, and economics within the study of American History.. This course focuses on the history, culture, and government of American History learning about colonization, and American Revolution to Reconstruction.. Students develop skills used in the social studies disciplines. Specific content aligns with state standards for Grade 8. All Dual Language courses are taught 100% in Spanish.

Pre-requisites: Participated in the TSD Dual Language Continuation Grade 7 Dual Language program or by taking the district approved Spanish Language proficiency assessment as a Heritage or Native Spanish Speaker. Students coming from another dual language program are also welcome. The TSD Dual Language Middle School program is at Bill Reed Middle School and Lucile Erwin Middle School only.

CDE Colorado Dual Language Immersion

Colorado Seal of Biliteracy

• The Colorado Seal of Biliteracy, which goes on the student's transcript, is also available depending on the AAPPL test score.  The Seal of Biliteracy is a credential recognized in 50 states.

Seal of Biliteracy

TSD 9-12 High School Dual Language Program

The TSD Dual Language High School program is at Loveland High School and Thompson Valley High School.

Pre-requisites: Participated in the TSD Dual Language Immersion K-8 program, participant in another dual language program or by taking a district approved Spanish Language assessment to evaluate if the student is at the appropriate proficiency level to be successful in the high school program. All Dual Language courses are taught 100% in Spanish.

DL Advanced Spanish Language 4 (9th Grade) The TSD Dual Language Advanced Spanish Language 4 course is a continuation of the Thompson School District Dual Language Program. This required course focuses on the development of language, literacy, and cultural competencies at the Intermediate-low levels to the Intermediate-high levels of proficiency of the ACTFL proficiency scale using district materials and resources. Students will express their own thoughts, interact with other speakers of the language, and understand oral and written messages in Spanish using the three modes of communication: Interpersonal speaking and writing; Interpretive reading and listening and presentational speaking and writing. There will be strong emphasis on diverse cultural themes using authentic cultural resources from the many Spanish-speaking countries in the world and the Advanced Placement Spanish (AP Spanish) themes.

DL Advanced Spanish Language 5-AP Spanish (10th Grade) The TSD Dual Language Advanced Spanish Language 5 course is a continuation of the Thompson School District Dual Language Program. This required course focuses on the development of language, literacy, and cultural competencies at the Intermediate-mid levels to the Intermediate-high levels of proficiency of the ACTFL proficiency scale using district materials and resources. Students will express their own thoughts, interact with other speakers of the language, and understand oral and written messages in Spanish using the three modes of communication: Interpersonal speaking and writing; Interpretive reading and listening and presentational speaking and writing. This course will follow the curriculum focus of the Advanced Placement Spanish Exam (AP Spanish) themes, using authentic cultural resources from the many Spanish-speaking countries in the world. Students will take the AP Spanish Language Exam. Depending on the student score, the student could earn college credit. The university decides on the amount of credit.

DL Advanced Spanish Language (Grades 11 and 12) Course preparation with university courses and other options is in progress