Language Immersion Program  

Chinese Immersion Program
Madison Elementary School
2805 9th St N
St. Cloud, MN 56303

Phone: (320) 252-4665
Fax: (320) 529-4338
E-mail: madison@isd742.org

Spanish Immersion Program
Clearview Elementary School
7310 Hwy 24 SE
Clear Lake, MN 55319

Phone: (320) 743-2241
Fax: (320) 529-4333
E-mail: clearview@isd742.org

The Language Immersion program is available for Spanish at Clearview Elementary School and Mandarin Chinese at Madison Elementary School for kindergarten through first grade students. In the school, students are immersed in Spanish/Chinese while they learn mathematics, science, reading, writing and other curriculum. Immersion means that teachers communicate only in Spanish/Chinese while teaching students.

Benefits of Learning Two Languages:

• Enhances academic and linguistic performance in both languages
• Cognitive advantages – physically enhances brain development
• Increases career and social opportunities
• Expands world view
• Scores statistically higher on SAT college entrance exams
• Increases attendance at colleges and universities
• Improves English language skills
• Enhances learning capacity for life

Information and Resources:

• District 742 Chinese Immersion Options at Madison Elementary School
• District 742 Spanish Immersion Options at Clearview Elementary School
• Immersion Program Application
• Parent Information Night Presentation - 01/31/08
• Questions About Language Immersion Programs
• Transportation Request Form for Language Immersion Programs
• Welcome to District 742 Language Immersion Program Brochure
• What Parents Want to Know About Immersion Programs

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