TWBI @ HPS
Welcome and Introductions
TWBI: What is it?
• TWBI = Two Way Bilingual Immersion
• Combines :
Bilingual education model
Foreign language immersion model
• Delivers HPS core curriculum
• Public school standards – no tuition
TWBI: What is it?
• Instruction through two languages
▫ Spanish
▫ English
▫ no translation/mixing
• Spanish is used for a significant portion of the
instructional day
▫ K & 1st = 90% in Spanish; 10% in English
▫ 2nd = 80% in Spanish; 20% in English
▫ Moving toward 50%/50% by 5th grade
TWBI : What does it look like?
• Approximately equal numbers of native English
speakers and native Spanish speakers
• Students are interacting in the same
environment for all of the school day.
• All students have the opportunity to model
their native language as well as learn the
second language.
TWBI: What does it look like?
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Literacy (180 minutes)
Lunch/Recess
Math (60 minutes)
Science/Social Studies (40 minutes)
Center Time (50 minutes)
Specials
TWBI: What are the benefits?
• Academic success in native language
▫ 3rd grade – students score near their peers on
standardized tests
▫ 5th grade – students score at or above average
compared to their peers on standardized tests
• Academic success in second language
• College and career benefits
• Appreciation of other cultures and an increase in
self-esteem
TWBI: FAQs
What model does HPS use?
▫ Two Way
▫ 90 – 10 meaning:
 K & 1st = 90% in Spanish; 10% in English
 2nd = 80% in Spanish; 20% in English
 Moving toward 50%/50% as grade level increases
TWBI: FAQs
What is the class make up?
▫ Same numbers of native English speakers and native
Spanish speakers
▫ Same group of students move on together
TWBI: FAQs
Who teaches TWBI?
Certified and highly qualified elementary teachers
Native language proficiency
Currently:
Jean Schroeder (2 years)
Stephany Yack-Saavedra (1 year)
TWBI: FAQs
Where is the TWBI program housed?
▫ Currently at West K-7
TWBI: FAQs
How can I help my child at home?
• Encourage
• Don’t put them on the spot
• Help in your own language
TWBI: Next Steps
• Complete the HPS enrollment pack – indicate interest
• Visit the TWBI table at the Jungle Adventure Party on
Feb. 23 at East
• Interested parents contacted for a March 1 TWBI
meeting in the West Media Center 7:00 p.m.
• Application deadline is March 8
• Lottery on March 15, if necessary to balance the
program
• Letter of notification by April 9
Questions and Answers