• The TK Chinese Dual Language Program follows a 50:50 model, same as the Chinese DL+ program for K-Grade 6.
• There is an equal emphasis on both languages and the amount of time spent for each language is 50 percent, same as the Kindergarten through sixth grade.

 

Duff Language Magnet Academy

• Application Form
• Interested applicants complete and submit the Transitional Kindergarten DL Program Application Form,
• Consultation Meeting
• Parents will be contacted via phone by February 28, 2025 to schedule a consultation meeting.
• At the consultation meeting, district staff will discuss the program details and additional information/documentation required to complete the application process.
• Program Acceptance Notification
• Applicants will receive final notification by March 28, 2025 on program acceptance.
• Online Enrollment

Parents will be invited to a follow-up meeting to provide assistance to to complete the online enrollment process. 

The TK Chinese Dual Language Program is a specially-designed program and its success is built upon the alignment among program design, student characteristics, and parent commitment. To ensure proper program placement and most importantly, student success, the following criteria will be used to determine the applicant’s program acceptance.   

• Parent Commitment & Support

• Participation in Dual Language parent orientation and parent workshop events
• Support the child in the acquisition of the target language and English
• Volunteer for the program as the parent schedule permits
  • Student’s Commitment: Students make persistent efforts to meet program requirements.
  • Student’s Age (for TK): Priorities will be given to applicants eligible for TK at the start of the school year. (Applicants at a younger age will be examined on an individual basis only if there is available space and the applicant passes a socio-emotional/language assessment.)
  • Timely Submission of Program Participation Application: If there are more applications than available spaces, priority will be given to applicants on a first come, first served basis.

*Program Reassignment: The District will monitor the progress of the students accepted to the Dual Language program and a reassignment to the “English Only” program may become necessary for students who demonstrate extensive challenges in the Dual Language program.