Buena Vista Spanish Immersion Elementary School

1500 Queens Way, Eugene, OR 97401
Phone: (541) 790-6500  |   Fax: (541) 790-6505
Attendance Line: (541) 790-6525

School website

Grades: K–5
2019–20 Enrollment: 450
Principal: Melissa Ibarra <ibarra_m@4j.lane.edu>
Secretary: Perla Grado <grado_v@4j.lane.edu>

Middle School Language Immersion Program: Monroe
High School Language Immersion Program: Sheldon (International High School program)

Mission Statement:
Research indicates bilingual students gain deeper insights into ways of thinking and expressing themselves. Learning two languages increases the strength of literacy in both. Skills acquired include:

• High level of proficiency in literacy and math skills in both English and Spanish
• Appreciation of multiple cultures and sensitivity to people who speak other languages, as well as a multicultural perspective
• Foundations of knowledge in the other curriculum areas, such as science and social studies
• Ability to make connections across subjects and languages
• Flexibility of thinking and creative problem solving

School Highlights:

• Descending model immersion program K–5: A descending model begins with a nearly full immersion experience in the primary grades, and a transition to increase English instruction in grades 3–5. At Buena Vista, the percentages are as follows:
  – Kindergarten instruction is 90% Spanish, 10% English
  – Grade 1 instruction is 90% Spanish, 10% English
  – Grade 2 instruction is 80% Spanish, 20% English
  – Grade 3 instruction is 50% Spanish, 50% English
  – Grade 4 instruction is 50% Spanish, 50% English
  – Grade 5 instruction is 50% Spanish, 50% English
• Commitment to literacy in two languages
• Commitment to excellent mathematics instruction and best practice
• Commitment to cultural awareness and proficiency
• Commitment to the arts and physical education
• Active parent involvement and outstanding parent organization

School Improvement Goals:

• Continue to recruit, hire and retain highly qualified Spanish-speaking teachers and staff as needed in order to maintain a high level of commitment to the immersion experience for all students

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