About Us
Welcome to Dual Immersion Academy!
The Dual Immersion Academy community creates and celebrates a nurturing environment by promoting diverse languages and cultures for individual learning and growth.
School Hours
Student supervision and office hours begin at 7:30 am. First bell is at 7:55
Monday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Friday No School
Contact Dual Immersion
Address: 552 W. Main St. A, Grand Junction, CO 81501
Phone: 970-254-6070
Principal
Tyler McLaughlin
Phone: 970-254-6070
Secretary
Katia Otanez-Olguin
Phone: 970-254-6070
Program Model
Students are instructed throughout the day in three different groupings and two different environments. Each grade level has two teachers: an English-dominant teacher and a Spanish-dominant teacher. Throughout the day students interact in both environments.
Benefits of this teaching/learning model include:
- Students will develop strong skills in their native language while acquiring a second language
- Students and families interact and form friendships, promoting cultural diversity
- Teaching model is research-based and proven to be successful
- Continuing staff development
- Opportunity for success in two languages
- Differentiated instruction in both languages
- Scaffolded and sheltered lessons incorporating the most successful research-based principles
- Bilingualism offers many opportunities for the FUTURE!
Criteria for Student Success
The Dual Immersion Academy will fulfill its mission in collaboration with all families, students, and faculty. Parents must be willing to offer:
- Support of the Mission
- Support of second language acquisition at home
- Involvement in school activities and PTA
- Clear communication between home and teachers
- Volunteering in the classroom
- Strong initiative to stay informed
- Your child's consistent and punctual attendance
Consider Supporting District 51 Schools Through the D51 Foundation -
The D51 Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting Mesa County Valley School District 51. The mission of the D51F is to raise funds for academic growth and achievement and promote outreach to benefit kids and the community. The funding priorities of the D51 Foundation include:
- Professional Learning for D51 staff to grow students academically
- Student and Staff Wellness
- Technology & Innovation
Started in 2010, the D51F continues to make a significant impact supporting students, D51 staff, and schools across Mesa County. The D51F Board of Directors is made up of community leaders, business owners, parents, and D51 leaders dedicated to supporting the key role schools play throughout the valley.
