World Languages
Traci Robbins
Humanities Section Director
801.402.5164 trobbins@dsdmail.net
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Welcome!
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.
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NEWS
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.
The elementary Dual Language Immersion program in Davis School District first started in the fall of 2006 at Sand Springs and Eagle Bay Elementary schools. Spanish was introduced to 100 students in kindergarten and first grade at each of these schools. Since that time, 9 additional elementary schools have added programs, bringing the total of elementary Dual Language Immersion schools in Davis District to 11, with an enrollment in excess of 3,000 students. There are currently 4 Chinese, 4 Spanish and 3 French programs.
District Team
Confucius I.
About Our Confucius Institute
The Confucius Institute at Davis School District was established in 2012 with the support of Hanban in Beijing and College Board. The Confucius institute supports Chinese programs in our district and within the region. Our mission is to enhance the learning of Chinese language and culture by offering Chinese language and cultural classes, holding events and activities, providing excellent teacher training opportunities, and providing services to our local community. We work with other Confucius Institutes to bridge Chinese and US cultures through our joint efforts.
Confucius Institue Opportunities
LEAP PROGRAM for AP Students
The College Board and Confucius Institute Headquarters (Hanban) are happy to announce the launch of the Language LEAP (Learning, Engaging, Applying, Propelling): Chinese Program in the summer of 2017. The Language LEAP: Chinese Program is a unique opportunity for US institutions to bring students to participate in a two-week study abroad program in Beijing, China from July 2-16, 2017.
The Language LEAP Chinese Program is overseen and administered by Hanban/Confucius Institute Headquarters. The program will focus on the application of knowledge about Chinese language and culture in a real-life, immersive environment. During the two-week program students will study and live at Beijing Language and Culture University, one of China’s top universities for linguistic and cultural studies. The program will consist of a mix of Chinese language and culture coursework as well as study visits to cultural and historical sites in Beijing. In order to foster a truly immersive environment, the entire program will be strictly administered in Chinese.
Cost:
International airfare, All costs in China, including room and board, transportation, activities and sightseeing will be covered by Hanban (Headquarters of Confucius Institute in China).
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:
High School students must meet the following requirements:
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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:
1. Download, fill out, and submit the application document.
2. Attach teacher or administrator recommendation letter.
3. Attach your statement about why you want to participate
4. Attach a copy of your passport's photo page or a copy of your passport application.
5. Save all documents as ONE pdf.
6. Email completed application
Summer Camp in China
The Confucius Institute at Davis School District is proud to offer Chinese Bridge Summer Camp for American high school students. This two-week program is structured to enhance understanding between American and Chinese high school students. Through a combination of classroom study and excursions, students will have a unique opportunity to expand their language skills while experiencing China’s rich culture, tradition, and history.
The group will arrive in Beijing to attend the camp’s opening activities then travel on to beautiful Harbin!
Location:
Beijing and Harbin.
Cost:
All costs in China, including room and board, transportation, activities and sightseeing will be covered by Hanban (Headquarters of Confucius Institute in China).
Program participants are responsible for:
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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)
Eligibility:
High School students must meet the following requirements:
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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
How to apply:
1. Download, fill out, and submit the application document.
2. Attach teacher recommendation letter.
3. Attach your statement about why you want to participate
4. Attach a copy of your passport's photo page or a copy of your passport application.
5. Save all documents as ONE pdf.
6. Email completed application
Teachers
Teacher Resources and Materials
Desk Standards, Posters, Instructional Videos, Sample Assessments, Unit Plans, Sample lessons, Target and Assessments have been moved to our own District Servers. To access these materials and documents please select your program of instruction and Log in using your ENCORE credentials.
| 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