Moving from Dallas - Need recommendations on best DC Spanish Immersion Schools.

[Anonymous]

I have a 2nd grader and a kindergartner in a 2-way dual language school in Dallas. I've read good reviews on Bancroft and Bruce-Monroe. I don't think we can afford homes in Oyster school district. Any opinions on Bancroft or Bruce-Monroe or Dual Language in Alexandria. Thank you for your time!
~Andrea

[Anonymous]

You may be able to lottery into Mundo Verde (charter school) as they are moving into a new building and your kids are older and there is more likely to be additional spaces available, plus there is sibling preference.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You may be able to lottery into Mundo Verde (charter school) as they are moving into a new building and your kids are older and there is more likely to be additional spaces available, plus there is sibling preference.

Was thinking the same thing until I noticed the ages. 2nd grader this year means 3rd grader next year, and I remember MV saying they wouldn't accept kids after 2nd grade. Anyone else hear different?

[Anonymous]

You didn't specify DCPS or Charter - but would also check out DC Bilingual in Columbia Heights. I think they are moving next year and space may open up (but I'm not directly familiar with the school).

We live 3 blocks from Bruce-Monroe and love the Park View neighborhood but I know a lot of neighborhood families haven't yet embraced the school. With their new renovation last year that may change going forward. It is a beautiful facility and worth checking out.

[Anonymous]

I grew up in Dallas. Welcome to the area. I know one of the teachers at Bruce-Monroe and she is terrific.

[Anonymous]

Mary Mckeod Bethune

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I have a 2nd grader and a kindergartner in a 2-way dual language school in Dallas. I've read good reviews on Bancroft and Bruce-Monroe. I don't think we can afford homes in Oyster school district. Any opinions on Bancroft or Bruce-Monroe or Dual Language in Alexandria. Thank you for your time!
~Andrea

make sure you check out the DC School Profiles - here is the link for Bruce Monroe:
http://profiles.dcps.dc.gov/bruce-monroe

If I remember correctly, a reason why Bruce Monroe is "Dual Language" is driven by the high percentage of English Language Learners.

[Anonymous]

My DD is at Powell and it's going great. The Petworth neighborhood is affordable and the school is slated for more renovations.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Mary Mckeod Bethune

Bethune isn't immersion after K. At some point the Spanish is filtered out and kids take a class only.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Mary Mckeod Bethune

Bethune isn't immersion after K. At some point the Spanish is filtered out and kids take a class only.

It's immersion until 3rd grade

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Mary Mckeod Bethune

Bethune isn't immersion after K. At some point the Spanish is filtered out and kids take a class only.

It's immersion until 3rd grade

Immersion stops at the end of 2nd grade. Spanish classes start in 3rd grade.

[Anonymous]

^^ Which is very strange IMO. OP probably is looking for a more traditional dual immersion, which continues the immersion into the upper grades. She could try for Oyster OOB admission. I turned down a pre-K spot for them this year.

[Anonymous]

Surprised someone would hear of Bruce-Monroe but not Powell. Powell did better on testing last year and median home prices and availability in Petworth is better than in Mt. Pleasant.

[jsteele]

Anonymous wrote:Surprised someone would hear of Bruce-Monroe but not Powell. Powell did better on testing last year and median home prices and availability in Petworth is better than in Mt. Pleasant.

How long does Powell's immersion program continue? Doesn't it end fairly early like Bethune's?

[Anonymous]

Powell dual language program continues thru 5th grade.