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Dual Language Program

W.L. Henry is a full Dual Language school where 100% of students receive 50% of instruction in English and 50% in Spanish every day. The Dual Language Program was established in 2003. Our school is committed to helping every student become bilingual, biliterate, and academically successful.

Program Model

  • 50/50 instruction model (English & Spanish)
  • All core subjects taught in both languages
  • No separate tracks — all students participate

Grade Levels Served

  • PK – 6th Grade

Feeder Pattern

Students continue to:

  • South Meadows Middle School
  • Hillsboro High School (Hilhi) where students can earn the Oregon State Seal of Biliteracy

Program Benefits

  • Bilingualism & biliteracy - Students speak, read, and write with fluency in both languages
     
  • Academic success in both languages - Students receive rigorous instruction and aim to exceed grade-level targets
     
  • Socio-cultural identity and pride - Students learn self-respect and to respect others, empathy, and appreciation for cultural diversity

Enrollment & Transfers

Entry points: All students in our school boundary are in our DL program. Kinder -  2nd Grade (if transfer is approved). Upper grade entry possible with Spanish literacy background.

School Contact

  • Principal: Lisa Aguilar Fasel
  • DL Contact: Lisa Aguilar Fasel, Principal
  • District Contact: Arcema Tovar – Director, Multilingual Programs @ duallanguageprogram@hsd.k12.or.us