Families from all over San Diego County are choosing to drive their students to one of Lakeside Union School District’s (LUSD) prestigious language programs — but why? Lakeside’s language programs have grown in popularity because of their uniqueness to other language immersion programs. Unlike most language immersion programs in San Diego County, LUSD students have the option to learn three languages if they choose, Mandarin, Spanish, and of course, English. Another unique aspect of some of the programs at Lakeside is the one-way immersion, where ALL the students are English speaking and are taught by a native Mandarin or Spanish teacher.
LUSD’s full and partial language immersion programs were modeled after the pioneering program implemented in Canada in the 1960s for French immersion and are designed for native-English-speaking students to be taught all of their academic subjects in a second language. Because every student is an English-speaker already, all students are able to progress together as they learn their second language from a perfect Native language speaker.
Schools offerings full or partial language immersion are Riverview International Academy, Lakeview Elementary, and both Lakeside and Tierra del Sol Middle Schools. Lemon Crest Spanish two-way immersion program is designed to serve both English and non-English speakers, where both the native and non-native English speakers will become bilingual, biliterate and bicultural in Spanish and English. The schools offering these programs at LUSD see students becoming proficient in their second language while also developing cultural awareness.
A curriculum infused with language and cultural acquisition not only boosts academic achievement, but it also prepares students for the global society they will enter as adults. Being bilingual, biliterate, and bicultural will give Lakeside students more opportunities, especially as they mature and become a positive and contributing member of society. The skills and experiences students receive when enrolled in one of Lakeside Union School District’s language programs will benefit each child throughout their lives.
About Lakeside Union School District
The Lakeside Union School District (LUSD) is located in the East County area of San Diego, California and is comprised of six elementary schools and two middle schools. LUSD is dedicated to providing a challenging environment that will instill a love of lifelong learning and promote academic, vocational and social skills necessary for fulfillment in students’ futures. LUSD strives to ensure every child has a quality education in a safe, accepting, and respectful environment where education is exciting.
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Company Name: Schools of Arts and Sciences | Lakeside Union School District
Contact Person: Lisa DeRosier
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Phone: (619) 390-2606
Address:12335 Woodside Avenue
City: Lakeside
State: CA 92040
Country: United States
Website: www.lsusd.net
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