One day

The hours of a normal day

Families who leave early for work use morning care, from 7:30 a.m.

7:45 a.m.
Step 1: Arrival
The door opens at 7:45 a.m. A teacher greets each child in Spanish and walks them to the room.
8:15 a.m.
Step 2: Morning circle
The day begins in Spanish with a circle: the weather, birthdays, a song and the plan for the day.
8:30 a.m.
Step 3: Lessons in Spanish
Reading, math and science in Spanish, by grade, with group work and work on their own.
11:45 a.m.
Step 4: Lunch and recess
Children eat together, then play outside with their teachers.
12:45 p.m.
Step 5: Lessons in English
Reading and writing in English, and math in the older grades, with a teacher who teaches only in English.
2:15 p.m.
Step 6: Art and music
Art and music in English, and a song in Spanish to close.
3:15 p.m.
Step 7: Dismissal and after care
A teacher walks each child to their adult. Those who stay do homework and play until 5:30 p.m.