Dual Language Two-Way Program

Texas City ISD launched the Dual Language Two-Way program in August 2022. The program began with two Kindergarten classrooms with Bilingual teachers. Each classroom will have a maximum of 24 students with half of the student population being English native speakers and the other half being Spanish native speakers. This program is located at Heights Elementary, but students can be zoned to any of our six elementary schools. The program will add one grade level a year until the pilot kindergarten program students complete 6th grade. Yearly recruitment will take place from current pre-kindergarten students. 

Dual Language Implementation 

• 2022-2023 - Pilot Program kicked off with kindergarten
• 2023-2024 - 1st Grade added
• 2024-2025 - 2nd Grade added
• 2025-2026 - 3rd Grade added
• 2026-2027 - 4th Grade added
• 2027-2028 - 5th Grade added
• 2028-2029 - 6th Grade added

Qualifications

All students applying for the Dual Language program must be 5 years of age on or before September 1, 2025. Only incoming kindergarten students for the 2025-2026 school year will be accepted into the Dual Language Program. Siblings of students attending the Dual Language Two-Way program will be given priority to enter the program after the pilot year. Texas City ISD will provide the opportunity to transfer/enroll siblings at Heights Elementary School that do not participate in a Dual Language program. Transportation will be provided to students zoned to Heights Elementary. 

Steps for Applying

• Complete a Two-Way Dual Language Elementary Student Application online. 
• The parent of students applying must attend one of the informational meetings.
  • January 21, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at Calvin Vincent Early Childhood Center
  • February 11, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. Heights Elementary School
  • February 25, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. Hayley Elementary School
• Parents will be notified of student eligibility for the program via postal mail.
• Parents must sign a Dual Language Two-Way Program written parental participation approval and a commitment form.

Students who meet the qualifications but are not selected due to limited available slots will be placed on a waiting list. Parents will be notified of their child's waiting list status by postal mail. It is the parent’s responsibility to follow up with the school or district office to ensure that all required documentation is submitted for placement in the program.