About Us

Dual language programs provide students with the unique experience of education rooted in three major goals of biliteracy, bilingualism, and cultural competency. Our K-8 program immerses students in the English and Spanish language and culture using the 90/10 model. Students begin the program with instruction taught mostly in the target language (Spanish) and then gradually increase instruction in English until the instructional day is 50% Spanish and 50% English in grades 5-8. This model provides students with the skills and knowledge needed to earn the California state seal for biliteracy and bilingualism on their high school diploma. Students are taught the same standards as their peers in English-only schools and are expected to meet the same state standards. We create cultural activities year round both during school and with the community to bring cultural awareness and acceptance to our students and neighboring community. Sullivan Language Immersion Academy serves our Kinder through 5th grade and B. Gale Wilson serves our 6th-8th.

Vision

Dual Immersion instruction, provided in early childhood, enhances cognitive learning abilities, promotes higher self-esteem and expands a child’s lifelong opportunities for success in a global society. The vision of the Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District is to create and sustain a Kindergarten through 8th Grade Dual Immersion Program, which will produce bilingual, biliterate, and bicultural students with native-like fluencies in both Spanish and English with appreciation for cultural diversity and lifelong learning.

The mission of the Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District’s Dual Immersion Program is to support and promote academic excellence within a nurturing environment in which all members of the school community work cooperatively to achieve its vision and to promote the development of responsible, cross-cultural, world citizens with an enriched understanding of self and others.

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