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Dual Language Immersion (DLI)

DLI Program Highlights

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Read more about this exciting recognition in the NVUSD News.

  • Only NVUSD high school with DLI continuation, building on elementary/middle school learning.
  • Students earn International Spanish Academy (ISA) certificate through the Embassy of Spain — Napa High is 1 of 2 approved ISA programs in Northern California for high schools
  • Offers DELE exam for official Spanish proficiency certification, recognized worldwide; Napa High is the only testing site outside NYC consulate.
  • 2023-24 data: 72% of DLI students earned the Seal of Biliteracy vs. 15% of non-DLI students.
    • Seal of Biliteracy enhances college applications and scholarship opportunities.
Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
H/P English 9 P English 10 or AP Seminar P English 11 or AP Language P English Options or AP Literature
Math I, Math II, or H Math II H/P Math II or H/P Math III H/P Math III or AP Pre Calculus NVC Calculus, AP Statistics, or AP Computer Science
Health Education/Ethnic Studies Immersion World History Immersion P US History or AP US History P Econ/Gov or H Econ/AP Gov
H/P Spanish for Spanish Speakers III  H/P Spanish IV or AP Spanish Language AP Spanish Language or AP Spanish Literature AP Spanish Literature or Dual Enrolled Course
PE 9 PE Elective Science: Chemistry, Physics, AP Science Elective
Elective: Biology, Visual Art, Performing Art, or Career Technical Education Science: Biology or Chemistry Elective Elective
 

High School Program: Achieving Fluency

High Linguistic and Academic Proficiency: The Language Model

  • 9-10th Grade: 30% Spanish and 70% English
  • 11-12th Grade: 15% Spanish and 85% English

Rigorous Academic: Course Offerings in Spanish and English

  • Advanced Placement Spanish Language and Culture: 100 % Pass Rate (3 or higher)
  • Advanced Placement Spanish Literature: 95% Pass Rate (3 or higher)

Capstones of Socio-Cultural Competence

  • California State Seal of Biliteracy
  • DELE Spanish Diploma
  • International Spanish Academy Recognition from the Spanish Embassy

NVUSD Dual Language Immersion Goals

The NVUSD Dual Language Immersion K-12 Pathway is a rigorous academic program developing high linguistic and academic proficiency in Spanish and English while simultaneously fostering socio-cultural competence.

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