Program Overview (Early Learning – 5th Grade)
A Bilingual Foundation for Life
Our elementary program prepares students academically, socially, and linguistically for success in a global society.
Dual language immersion (Spanish & English balance)
Literacy, math, and STEAM excellence
Social-emotional growth and leadership development
Critical thinking and problem-solving focus
Grade Levels
YPW supports children from Infants through 5th Grade, providing a continuous learning path rooted in bilingual immersion, nurturing care, and strong academics. Each stage builds on the next, helping students grow with confidence, curiosity, and independence.
What Families Can Expect
A safe, caring environment from infancy through elementary
Daily Spanish immersion that develops natural bilingual fluency
Age-appropriate learning experiences and individualized attention
Strong foundations in literacy, math, science, and social-emotional skills
Teachers who encourage confidence, consistency, and a love of learning
How Students Grow
Early learners build language, sensory, and motor skills
Preschoolers develop school-readiness through hands-on exploration
Elementary students strengthen academics and critical thinking
All students grow in creativity, cultural awareness, and confident communication
GOAL
Our goal is for students to become biliterate, bilingual and to perform at or above their grade-level peers on.....
GOAL
Our goal is for students to become biliterate, bilingual and to perform at or above their grade-level peers on standardized assessments
APPROACH
In the early grades (kindergarten and first grade), a higher percentage of instruction is in Spanish (e.g., 90% .......
APPROACH
In the early grades (kindergarten and first grade), a higher percentage of instruction is in Spanish (e.g., 90% Spanish and 10% English), gradually increasing English instruction each year until reaching a 50/50 balance in fifth grade.
YPW Spanish Immersion Model
| Grade | Target Language | English |
|---|---|---|
|
Early learning 6 weeks to 35 weeks |
100% |
0% |
|
Preschool 3 to 5 Years |
100% |
0% |
|
Kindergarten |
90% |
10% |
|
1st Grade |
90% |
10% |
|
2nd Grade |
80% |
20% |
|
3rd Grade |
70% |
30% |
|
4th Grade |
60% |
40% |
|
5th Grade |
50% |
50% |