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The Power of Bilingual Education at Kelly School

Kelly School has expanded its bilingual program within the school from PreK to Grade 5 and will be sending their first class of students to Sullivan Middle School in the fall. Students at Kelly School take pride in their bilingual education, enjoying the process of learning both Spanish and English. They value the supportive environment created by dedicated teachers and administration. The dual language program not only promotes academic success but also prepares students for future challenges. As they transition to middle school, students encourage others to join the program for its advantages in communication and cognitive skills. Dual Language Program Our Dual Language Program provides innovative learning opportunities for participating students, with all all grade-level subjects taught in both English and Spanish every day. The goal is for students to reach high levels of academic achievement, bilingualism, and biliteracy in a safe and engaging learning environment that values multiculturalism while preparing students for college and careers. Is it right for your child? Yes! The dual language program is right for all students. Students in dual-language immersion programs—including those who are native Spanish speakers—outperform their monolingual peers on standardized tests beginning in middle school. Dual language learning helps close achievement gaps for all students. (Thomas and Collier, "Why Dual Language Schooling"). For the 2025-26 school year, both EN White and Kelly School will provide the Dual Language Program for grades PreK-5. Sullivan Middle School will continue to host the middle school pathway, and Holyoke High School North will host the high school pathway.  Dual Language Program school tours are available by appointment. Please contact the school principal for more information. Enrollment Information for School Year 2025-26 For the 2025-26 school year, students entering preschool must be 4 years old on or before September 1, 2025. All students applying for grades 1 and up will need to be evaluated to determine their verbal, written, and reading level in Spanish. Students must meet the Spanish language criteria for the grade they are applying to in order to be accepted into that grade. Students are accepted into the Dual Language Program through three lottery rounds: Round 1, Round 2, and Rolling Admission.  We aim to accept an equal balance of students that are Spanish-dominant speakers, English-dominant speakers, and bilingual speakers.   Round 1 is open to all students across the district, but priorities will be for siblings currently enrolled in the dual language program, children of HPS employees, and residents of the E.N. White and Kelly zones. The Round 1 lottery opens February 9 and closes March 20, 2026. Round 2 is open to all students across the district. The Round 2 lottery opens March 21 and closes May 1, 2026. Rolling admission is also open to all students across the district. Rolling admissions open June 1 and remain open for the rest of the year. (Note: HPS does not accept School Choice (out-of-district) students in grades PreK and kindergarten for the Dual Language program. Older students from other school districts are eligible to apply for the Dual Language program through the School Choice process.) Elementary Dual Language Immersion Model Pre-K and Kindergarten 80% of daily learning is in Spanish 20% of daily learning is in English Grade 1 70% of daily learning is in Spanish 30% of daily learning is in English Grades 2-5 50% of daily learning is in Spanish 50% of daily learning is in English Secondary Dual Language Immersion Model Grades 6-8 (Sullivan MS) 2 courses in Spanish per year Spanish Language Arts plus either math or science in Spanish depending on grade level Grades 9-10 (HHS North) 2 courses in Spanish per year Spanish language arts, US History and Biology in Spanish Grade 11 (HHS North) Grade 12 will be added for the 2026-27 school year 2 courses in Spanish per year Courses may include: AP Spanish Language, Senior Capstone in Spanish, and opportunities for Early College Courses at Holyoke Community College