World Languages
Elementary Dual-Language Immersion
Secondary World Languages
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At Davis School District, our goal to ensure all students are career or college-ready and increasingly, this means ensuring they will be able to communicate effectively in another language and navigate seamlessly between a variety of cultures.
Successfully acquiring a second language requires a long, sequential course of study that focuses on student language production. Unlike foreign language classrooms of the past, grammar drills and vocabulary list memorization are not the focus of our programs. We focus on proficiency, because that is what students need.
We are proud to offer both traditional secondary programs and K-12 immersion programs. The goal of both is language proficiency at a level which will enable our students to compete globally and contribute to our global society in a positive way.
World Languages
Our Programs
Davis School District offers Secondary World Languages Programs in all Junior High and High School in Davis County. For information about enrollment, languages please contact your school or visit our World Language Website
Our Shared Vision
“Learning First” is the vision and mission statement for Davis School District. We value academics as well as language acquisition and proficiency. Our immersion students receive the same first-class education as all our students, with the addition of language acquisition and a cultural awareness that will serve them for a lifetime.
Dual Immersion
Davis School District Immersion
Davis School District offers both Elementary and Secondary Immersion Program continuation through high school across Davis County. For enrollment information, aplications, and participant schools visit our DLI Program websites.
District Team
Confucius I.
About Our Confucius Institute
Confucius Institue Opportunities
LEAP PROGRAM for AP Students
Cost:
Program participants are responsible for:
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Round trip airfare to the gateway city--likely Los Angeles, San Francisco, or Seattle
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Program application fee of $500
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International travel insurance
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Visa application fee (estimated $160)
Eligibility:
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Have American citizenship
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Be in grades 9-12 AND be over 16 years old.
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Be enrolled in AP Chinese Language for the 2017-18 school year.
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Have a B or better in Chinese
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Be a well-rounded student
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Be healthy and able to travel internationally
Chaperones must meet the following requirements:
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Respect and understand Chinese culture
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Be approachable and responsible
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Have at least one year experience in K-12 education and working with students
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Be healthy and able to travel internationally
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Be under 50 years old
How to apply:
Summer Camp in China
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Round trip international airfare (estimated $700 - 1300)
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International travel insurance
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Visa application fee (estimated $160)
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Have American citizenship
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Be in grades 9-12 (including graduating seniors and students who will be in 9th grade in the fall of 2018)
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Have 6 months to 3 years of Chinese learning experience (non-native speakers of Chinese)
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Be healthy and able to travel internationally
Teachers
Teacher Resources and Materials
| World Languages Program Materials and Resources |
Dual Immersion Elementary Materials and resources |
Dual Immersion Secondary Materials And Resources |
If you have any questions or problems accessing any of these materials please contact Sergio Tello, Website and Technology leader for assistance at stelloblanco@dsdmail.net
Employment Opportunities
K-12 Chinese, French, and Spanish Dual Language Immersion Teachers
Davis School District, in Farmington, Utah, seeks several (5 each language) French, Spanish, and Chinese Dual Language Immersion Teachers to instruct students in a dual language immersion setting at the elementary, junior high and high school levels, with an emphasis on French, Spanish or Chinese language arts and culture. Elementary schools include Eagle Bay (Spanish) Farmington, Canyon Creek (Spanish) Farmington, Stewart (Chinese) Centerville, Buffalo Point (Spanish) Syracuse, Heritage (Chinese) Layton, Odyssey (French) West Bountiful, Foxboro (French) North Salt Lake. Secondary schools include Legacy Junior (Spanish) Layton, Centerville Jr (Chinese) Centerville, Farmington Jr (Spanish) Farmington, Farmington High (Chinese) Farmington.
Duties for K-6 teachers: (1) instruct students in elementary math, target language literacy, and social studies using various teaching methods as set forth in the Utah Dual Language Immersion program model (70%); (2) adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students’ varying needs and interest (10%); (3) establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students (5%); (4) meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children’s progress and to determine priorities for their children and their resource needs (5%); (5) observe and evaluate students’ performance, behavior, social development, and physical health, and preparation for later grades (5%) and; (6) such other duties and responsibilities as assigned (5%).
Duties for 7-12 teachers: (1) instruct students in target language literacy and culture using various teaching methods as set for in the Utah Dual Language immersion program model (70%); (2) adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students’ varying needs and interest (10%); (3) establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students (5%); (4) meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children’s progress and to determine priorities for their children and their resource needs (5%); (5) observe and evaluate students’ performance, behavior, social development, and physical health (5%); and (6) such other duties and responsibilities as assigned (5%).
Requirements: (1) Bachelor’s degree in Education, Language of instruction, or related field; (2) Hold valid Utah State Teaching License with World Language and Dual Immersion endorsements; (3) Demonstrate oral proficiency in the target language of instruction (French, Spanish or Chinese) as determined by ACTFL (American Council of Teachers of Foreign Language), an organization recognized and accepted by the Utah State Office of Education, with no less than the minimum rating of Advanced-mid.
Send resume to: Davis School District via email blansing@dsdmail.net
FAQ's
What elective options are available for students in grades K-6?
The purpose of our electives is to provide enrichment, socialization and fun for our students. A variety of choices will be available, such as PE, music, art, coding, Minecraft, story time, etc. We will also have options for "extra work time" for students who need additional time each day to complete core subjects. Another option will be "personal choice". Students can use this option if they take swimming, gymnastics, piano lessons during the week for example. The amount of time required for electives will be minimal as compared to core subjects.
My student is in an immersion program. How can they practice their language skills?
Students in a district DLI program will have the option to participate in a conversational/expressive language elective provided by a district immersion teacher in their spoken language. This will be provided after school hours (likely @ 3:30 PM) when the DLI teachers are free to meet with our online students. The amount of time per day/week will vary by grade level, but students will be able to practice speaking with others in a virtual setting.