LEGADO SPANISH IMMERSION ACADEMY

About Legado

Legado two-way immersion pathway began the 2018-19 school year in Pre-K and kindergarten. Each year as our students grow, we add a grade level. This year, Legado is offered in Pre-K through 6th grade! This unique pathway and opportunity can be found at Clifty Creek Elementary. While we do accept transfer students year round, our Kindergarten and Pre-K enrollment open each year on December 1st.

Elementary Pathways (Legado, CSA Lincoln, CSA Fodrea) do require an application. We invite you to apply for Legado Spanish Immersion Pathway and give your student the gift of bilingualism and biliteracy. Students accepted into Legado Spanish Immersion Academy will have the opportunity to study the same BCSC curriculum as their peers, but do so in both Spanish and English. The ultimate goal of this pathway is graduating with a Certificate of Multilingual Proficiency from the state of Indiana. This pathway will continue to offer students dual language coursework throughout their career in BCSC.

We chose the name Legado because our program creates a ~Legacy~ of Global Opportunities. Give your child the GIFT OF A BILINGUAL EDUCATION! The application process for the 2024-2025 school year will open December 1st. The selection process will take place the first week of February.

Questions about Legado? Would you like to learn more? Please contact Principal Patrick Mahaffey at 812-376-4342 or email him at mahaffeyp@bcsc.k12.in.us for more information.

Sobre Legado

Legado, el programa de inmersión bilingüe comenzó el año escolar 2018-19 en Pre-K y kinder. Cada año, a medida que nuestros estudiantes crecen, agregamos un nivel de grado. ¡Este año, Legado se ofrece desde preescolar hasta sexto grado! Este camino y oportunidad única se puede encontrar en la escuela primaria Clifty Creek. Es cierto que aceptamos estudiantes transferidos durante todo el año, pero es importante mencionar que nuestras inscripciones para kínder y pre kínder se abren cada año el 1 de diciembre.

Otros programas primarios como Legado, CSA Lincoln y CSA Fodrea, requieren una solicitud. Lo invitamos a inscribirse para Legado y darle a su estudiante el regalo de ser bilingüe y biliterario. Los estudiantes aceptados en el programa Legado tendrán la oportunidad de estudiar el mismo plan de estudios de BCSC que sus compañeros, pero lo harán tanto en español como en inglés. El objetivo final de este programa es graduarse con un Certificado de Competencia Multilingüe del estado de Indiana. Esta vía continuará ofreciendo a los estudiantes cursos en dos idiomas a lo largo de su carrera en BCSC.

Elegimos el nombre Legado porque nuestro programa crea un ~Legado~ de Oportunidades Globales. ¡Dele a tu hijo/a el REGALO DE UNA EDUCACIÓN BILINGÜE! El proceso de solicitud OR inscripciones para el año escolar 2024-2025 se abrirá el 1 de diciembre. El proceso de selección se llevará a cabo la primera semana de febrero.

¿Preguntas sobre Legado? ¿Te gustaría aprender más? Comuníquese con el Director Patrick Mahaffey al 812-376-4342 o envíele un correo electrónico a mahaffeyp@bcsc.k12.in.us para obtener más información.

Legado Flyer (English)

Legado Flyer (Spanish)

Legado Spanish Immersion Academy Application (English Version)

Solicitud de Legado Spanish Immersion Academy (versión en español)

Legado Information

What is Two-Way Immersion?

What is Two-Way Immersion?

Two-way immersion, also referred to as dual language immersion, uses two languages for instruction. It is the best educational model to produce graduates who can speak in two languages, as well as read and write at or above grade level in both Spanish and English.

Our program is known as “two-way” because some of the participating students are learning English for the first time, while others are learning Spanish. It is called “immersion” because for part of the day, students are completely immersed in one or other of the target languages for all instruction and interactions in the classroom.
Pathway Model Information

Pathway Model

Our pathway is based upon research showing that students are not only capable of learning in two languages at once, but in fact can excel under these conditions. In the Legado Spanish Immersion pathway, Clifty Creek Elementary utilizes an 80/20 ‘two-way’ immersion language model of instruction. This means that 80% of the instruction in Pre-k through 2nd grade is in Spanish while 20% is in English.

Each year the instruction in English increases, leading to a balance of teaching 50% of the day in English and 50% of the day in Spanish by fourth grade. Classrooms are made up of approximately 50% students that speak Spanish at home and 50% students that speak English at home to facilitate language acquisition.
Pathway Features
Pathway Features
- Students learn to read and write in both languages. Reading and writing are taught in Spanish in the primary grades. As students reach 3rd grade level reading and writing proficiency, formal literacy instruction in English begins. Many students self-transition to English reading and writing before this time.
- Families must choose to be in the program. Students need the full support of their families to succeed. Their family does not have to be bilingual in order for the student to succeed and become bilingual and bi-literate.
- Languages are not taught as in a traditional American Spanish or French class. Instead, students are immersed in each language and study the same subjects as all students at the school
Parent Participation

Parent Participation and Commitment

Enrollment in our pathway is by choice. To ensure achievement and success for the students it is necessary for families to commit to the pathway. Active parent support is extremely important to the long-term success of our two-way immersion pathway and to the success of your child. We expect all students, families and teachers to work together to ensure success.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is a Two-Way Immersion (TWI) pathway?

A: A TWI pathway is a form of Dual language, specifically two-way immersion programs, are designed for students, native and non-native speakers of Spanish, to learn two languages; one language does not replace the other. It is the best educational model to produce graduates who can speak in two languages, as well as read and write at or above grade level in both Spanish and English. The program is known as "two-way" because some of the participating students are learning English for the first time, while others are learning Spanish. It is called "immersion" because for part of the day, students are immersed in the target language for all instruction and interactions in the classroom.

Q: How do I apply for my child to participate in the TWI pathway?

A: The application will be available on this page starting in December!

Q: Does the TWI pathway span grades Pre-K - 12?

A: Yes, the TWI pathway will span from Pre-K - 6th grade. Once students reach middle school, the continuation of the program will continue at Northside Middle School. Students will have opportunities to take additional classes during high school to receive the Certificate of Multilingual Proficiency on their high school diploma.

Q: How is the selection process determined for the TWI pathway?

A: The selection process will be carried out as follows: Students will be divided into two groups: native Spanish speakers and non-Spanish speakers. This group may include students of Hispanic descent who are primarily English speakers and students whose native language is other than English or Spanish. Selection from each of the groups will be made until 50% of the class roster is comprised of native Spanish speaking students and 50% of the class roster is comprised of non-Spanish speakers.

Q: Does a student have to apply for the TWI pathway if a sibling is already in it?

A: Yes, however siblings will be given priority consideration. An application for each child must be submitted by the deadline in order to be considered for the pathway.

Q: Can I apply for the TWI pathway if I don’t live in the Clifty Creek Elementary School district?

A: Yes, the application process is open to all BCSC families.

Q: Can I apply for the TWI pathway if I don’t live in the BCSC boundaries?

A: Yes, consideration will be given to all applicants, but BCSC families will be given first consideration.

Q: What are the parent/guardians requirements for my child to be part of the TWI pathway?

A: Parents/Guardians of students accepted into the pathway are required to attend an orientation meeting further describing the pathway model and providing question/answer sessions. Students whose parents do not attend an orientation meeting will not be enrolled. Parents/Guardians must also sign a Family Commitment Form.

Q: Will transportation be provided?

A: Transportation will be provided to students who reside within BCSC boundaries.

Q: What model will BCSC be using for the Two-Way Immersion Pathway?

A: BCSC will be using the 80/20 model. A model is determined by the percentage taught in Spanish in Pre-K and Kindergarten. The table below shows how percentages change over time.

Grade	Spanish/English Percentage
Pre-K - First Grade	80/20
Second Grade Third Grade	70/30 60/40
Fourth Grade - Sixth Grade	50/50

Q: Where can I find more information about the benefits of Two-Way Immersion?

http://www.cal.org/twi/rgos/2way.html

http://www.bc.edu/content/dam/files/schools/lsoe_sites/cce/pdf/2%20Way%20Immersion%20Toolkit.pdf

https://duallanguageschools.org/

http://www.cal.org/twi/toolkit/PI/P_QA/parent_a1.htm

LEGADO SPANISH IMMERSION ACADEMY

Legado Information

What is Two-Way Immersion?

Pathway Model Information

Pathway Features

Parent Participation

Frequently Asked Questions