Dual Language Program
This is an opportunity for students to become multilingual by learning English and Spanish at the same time which will increase career and college opportunities in their future.
We serve pre-K through 5th grade with the two-way language model.
Dual language programs strengthen and sustain students’ connections to their culture and heritage - it is available for students of all languages and cultures.
Two-Way Model
Students learn to read first in their dominant language in pre-K - 1st grade
In 2nd - 5th grade, students take spanish language arts and english language arts
math in English
Science and Social Studies in Spanish
students build fluency and comprehension through daily interactions in both languages with both english and spanish dominant students
Contact Us
Felicitas Mendez International School
2703 N. Yorktown Pl.
Tulsa, OK 74110
918-925-1400
Benefits of the Felicitas Mendez bilingual program
- Development of fluency in communication, reading, and writing in English and Spanish.
- Acquisition of knowledge in all academic subjects as outlined by the Tulsa Public Schools district standards.
- Developing self-esteem and strengthening positive attitudes among students, their families, and communities.
- Appreciation for other cultures.
- Opportunities for parents to be involved in their child's school experience.
- School bus transportation available from a point close to your home.
How does a dual language program work?
At Felicitas Mendez International School, we implement the Tulsa Way for Dual Language model.
PK - 1st grade:
- Literacy is taught in the student’s native language
- Math is taught in English
- Science and Social Studies are taught in Spanish
2nd - 5th grades:
- Literacy is taught 1 hour in English and 1 hour in Spanish every day
- Math is taught in English
- Science and Social Studies are taught in Spanish