Director of Federal Programs and Language Immersion
✆ (605) 367-7923
✉ Email Elizabeth Herrboldt
➢ IPC - Federal Programs
The mission of the Sioux Falls School District Spanish Immersion Program is to successfully educate each student while developing biliteracy and fostering global competency in an ever-changing world.
The High School Spanish Immersion program is the culmination of the Spanish Immersion program that begins in elementary and progresses to Edison Middle School. Located at Lincoln High School, the High School Spanish Immersion program continues the process of ensuring that students are bi-literate in Spanish and English. Students take at least one Spanish Immersion course each year. Students may attend a different Sioux Falls high school and travel to Lincoln High School for Spanish Immersion courses as their schedule allows.
Currently, the high school Spanish Immersion course options are:
Language Courses | Number of semesters | Type of Credit | Grade Recommendations |
---|---|---|---|
Spanish for Spanish Speakers | 2 | World Language | 9 to 11 |
Spanish Language and Culture | 2 | World Language | 9 to 11 |
Spanish IV | 2 | World Language | 9 to 11 |
AP Spanish Language and Culture | 2 | World Language | 10 to 12 |
AP Spanish Language and Culture | 2 | World Language | 11 to 12 |
Spanish Capstone | 2 | CTE; option for dual credit (USD) | 12 |
Content Courses | Number of semesters | Type of Credit | Grade Recommendations |
---|---|---|---|
World Geography | 1 | Social Studies | 9 to 10 |
Global Issues | 1 | Social Studies Selective | 9 to 10 |
Speech | 1 | Speech/Debate | 9 to 12 |
Students currently attending the Middle School Spanish Immersion Program are automatically assigned to Lincoln High School to continue their immersion experience. Students may choose to attend one of the other Sioux Falls high schools and travel to Lincoln High School for their Spanish Immersion class if the schedule allows. However, transportation is the individual’s responsibility.
Living outside of the Sioux Falls School District will need to fill out an Open Enrollment Form. You will need to return your Open Enrollment Form to enroll your student into a Sioux Falls High School to continue the Spanish Immersion Program.
Director of Federal Programs and Language Immersion
✆ (605) 367-7923
✉ Email Elizabeth Herrboldt
➢ IPC - Federal Programs
K-12 Spanish Immersion Specialist
✆ (605) 367-7900
✉ Email Andrew McKay
➢ IPC
Assistant Principal
Director, Project Based Learning Academy
✆ (605) 367-6184
✉ Email Dolly Anderson
➢ IPC - Jefferson High School
In the dynamic landscape of K-12 education, specialized programs play a pivotal role in catering to the diverse needs and talents of students. Our specialized programs within the Elementary and Middle Schools encompass a spectrum of disciplines, from Spanish Immersion to arts and humanities-focused tracks to ensuring that each student has the opportunity to thrive and reach their full potential.