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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I don't recall exactly what question APS asks to determine whether you apply as Spanish speaker or English speaker, but there is no language test so if you and your child speak Spanish at home I would encourage you to consider whether it makes sense to apply as a Spanish speaker.  There are lots of kids who grow up in a Spanish speaking home that prefer English because that is what they learn and speak with friends at preschool.  There are always English speakers who don't come off the English wait list.  [/quote]

I actually feel good about applying as a spanish speaker. Thankfully OPOL is working really well up until now and he always responds to Dad, teachers and spanish speaking caregivers in Spanish. I was more worried about what the test would be for preK-3 in DC because I was afraid he would just be too shy to respond, but I think at this point he would talk and he is reading well (current kindergartener). This is very encouraging, but unfortunately still have to deal with real estate market. Thank you![/quote]

Older son entered immersion as a third grader. They did a short zoom call to confirm he spoke Spanish. Younger son went through normal K lottery, applied as spanish speaker. No one checked to see how his Spanish is.

If you look at the immersion materials they use the phrase native/heritage speakers so I think a child with a native Spanish speaking parent is probably considered a “heritage” speaker even if English is their first language. [/quote]

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