C-FB Bilingual Program Receives National Recognition

I want you to think of the number 11, 632. What does that number mean to you? Well, it is the number of current students who are or were part of the C-FB ISD Bilingual-ESL program.

Here is another number: 68.
There are 68 different languages spoken in C-FB ISD. Here are some of the top languages:

• English 51.30% 
• Spanish 39.44% 
• Vietnamese 1.67% 
• Korean 1.42% 
• Telegu 1.18% 

Did you know? The Center for Applied Linguistics recognized C-FB ISD’s Newcomer program in our secondary schools as one of the top in the state and nation. We were one of eight programs recognized in Texas.




Facts about C-FB ISD Bilingual and ESL programs:
C-FB ISD offers two types of Bilingual programs.

• One-Way Dual Language - Fluent Spanish speakers receiving instruction in two languages 

• Two-Way Dual Language - English & Spanish Fluent speakers receiving instruction in two languages; offered at Thompson, Stark and McWhorter 

The Two-Way Dual Language Program was extended this year to Field Middle School. These students will take 6th grade English Language Arts, 6th grade Spanish Dual Language and 6th grade Social Studies in Spanish. As these students move forward, they will take 7th grade Spanish Dual Language (Pre-AP) and then 8th grade Spanish II AP. The students have the opportunity to earn college credit in Spanish while in Middle School.

Watch the Bilingual/ESL Board presentation