Las huellas:
Spanish Immersion Program
We are a one-way Spanish Immersion Program in which our students are immersed in Spanish the entire school day. Las huellas started in the fall of 2013. The program started with Kindergarten and 1st grade with two teachers and about 40 students. We now offer Transitional Kindergarten (TK) up to 8th grade. Our team consists of general education classroom teachers, paraprofessionals, and an interventionist.
Explore What Spanish Immersion Looks Like for Our Youngest Learners
Join us on a 2 minute adventure! Meet Maestra Ashley and the fun and learning happening inside her Las Huellas Spanish Immersion learning space!
Our Mission
Our Vision
Immersion by Grade
*Percentages are written in Spanish/English ratio. English time incorporates both English instruction as well as specials classes.
TK (75/25)
All four core subjects are taught in Spanish with language in the classroom growing from a 50/50 to a 75/25 by the end of the year.
K (90/10)
Students are gradually immersed in the language in all four core subjects.
1-2 (90/10)
All four core subjects are taught in Spanish.
3-4 (80/20)
All four core subjects are taught in Spanish with an additional 20 to 30 minute class on English Specific Skills.
5-6 (50/50)
At the secondary level, two classes are taught in the target language as we build upon the K-4 experience and further enhance oral speaking, listening, reading, and writing capacity in Spanish.
7-8 (50/50)
At the secondary level, two classes are taught in the target language as we build upon the K-4 experience and further enhance oral speaking, listening, reading, and writing capacity in Spanish. Students have a specific English writing class in which they receive corrective feedback.
We chose Las Huellas at Innocademy because we really appreciate the vision of the school that emphasizes whole child learning. We love the way the classes are structured so that students can grow in subject areas at their own pace and step into the next level when they’re ready. Spanish immersion is important to our family because we believe learning another language fluently expands empathy and fosters a more inclusive understanding of the world.
Thanks so much for everything you do!
We emphasize and celebrate the three-fold goal of dual language immersion education:
- Achievement of grade-level content expectations (Common Core State Standards/LSSU Curriculum Standards)
- Attainment of high levels of target language performance and proficiency
- Awareness, appreciation, and sensitivity for world cultures.
Entering Our Program
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Young 5’s |
Students may enter this grade without any prior Spanish experience. |
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K |
Students may enter this grade without any prior Spanish experience. |
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1st First Semester |
Students may enter this grade without any prior Spanish experience. |
Please note: *1st grade Second Semester and above need to be either coming from a Spanish Immersion program or a native Spanish speaker and must be assessed before entry. Students should be assessed by the teacher of the grade they are entering.
I like learning Spanish and being able to have a “secret language” with my brother.
Have Questions?
Please contact Jessenia Martinez, program coordinator of immersion and language learning via email at jessenia.martinez@innocademy.com.