NTPS Launches Dual Language Program for K-6

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  Olympia's North Thurston Public Schools (NTPS) announced a new dual language program for K-6 students“Dual Language Program In a classroom composed of half native English speakers and half native Spanish speakers, with lessons taught in both languages, young learners can develop skills in both to serve them throughout their lives. Who is eligible? NTPS students entering Kindergarten–6th grade in the fall of 2026.”
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  The new dual language program will start in fall 2026“NTPS students entering Kindergarten–6th grade in the fall of 2026.”
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  The program will be offered at Lydia Hawk elementary school“Programs will be hosted at Lydia Hawk, Mountain View, Pleasant Glade Elementary Schools, and Nisqually Middle School.”
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  The program will be offered at Mountain View elementary school“Up to 3rd grade at Mountain View Elementary”
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  The program will be offered at Pleasant Glade elementary school“Up to 2nd grade at Pleasant Glade Elementary”
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  The program will be offered at Nisqually Middle School for 6th-grade science and social studies“6th-grade science and social studies at Nisqually Middle School (this offering is for students who participated in the Dual Language Program in elementary—families do not need to apply)”
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  The program serves students who speak English or Spanish at homeNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  Classrooms will have 24 students with equal numbers of native English and Spanish speakers“Class sizes are around 24 students (half native English speakers and half native Spanish speakers).”
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  Lessons will be split 50-50 between languages“Students will receive 50% of their instruction in English and 50% in Spanish.”
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  Students must commit to the program through 5th grade“Students must commit to staying in the program through 5th grade.”
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  Families must apply by the deadlineNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  Spots are limited with a waitlist if applications exceed capacity“Due to limited space, submitting an application does not guarantee a spot in the program. If the number of applications exceeds capacity, NTPS will maintain a waitlist and contact families in placement order when classroom spots open.”
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  Families will be notified within 30 days of application decisions“Families will be notified within 30 days about whether their child will be enrolled in the program.”
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  Students entering mid-year or higher grades must take placement tests“Students entering mid-year or into grades higher than kindergarten must take a placement test.”
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  Transportation is the family's responsibility if students attend a school outside their neighborhood zone“If you live outside the host school attendance zone, students will need to be transported by their families.”