Maintain Sibling Preference for Davis Dual Immersion Programs
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Michael Featherstone
10 years ago
Our family has lived in multiple countries in Europe and Asia, and have experienced firsthand that learning second (and third!) languages are truly a family affair and not just subjects to be learned only in school. Without siblings also learning these languages, the full benefits of learning a second language are put at risk. True immersion includes learning both in school and out of school, and sibling preference is a key ingredient in maintaining immersion outside of school hours.
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David R Webster
10 years ago
We have grandchildren in both Chinese immersion programs. The prospect of splitting families should outweigh whatever reason this policy change came about.
This change in policy was not well thought-out nor was there communication of a potential change to encourage dialogue. This change also contradicts the previous representation made to parents that their younger children would have priority. People entered the program based on that assurance.
Please reconsider this policy change and maintain your integrity.
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Gina Hirst
10 years ago
Keeping siblings together is important for many reasons. Most importantly for us is that my children have two cousins adopted from China. They are in an immersion program in Cache Valley. This has become part of our family culture and an essential part of our family identity. It is important to our close knit family to teach and remember the culture and language of their native land. Additionally my 4th grade son provided invaluable interpreting for several months for one of his cousins as she transitioned to an English speaking world. Their bond is incredible because of this. My daughter now has a very different relationship with her brother as they share this common interest. Her love of the Chinese language has been heavily influenced by her brother speaking Chinese to her and her cousins. She is learning very quickly due to these resources. I believe she is actually picking up the language faster than my son did and it has come quite easily to him.
Lastly, I can't imagine not providing the program to all siblings especially for those driving long distances to an out of boundary school. It could have major impacts on parents being able to get all students to school on time and picked up in a timely manner.
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Sam Webster
10 years ago
STOP THE INSANITY
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Anonymous
10 years ago
Please keep priority sibling enrollment into the immersion program.
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Sarah Jane Winegar
10 years ago
Thanks!
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Brynn Stewart
10 years ago
Thank you.
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Jacob Scott
10 years ago
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We have made big life decisions, with significant downsides, based on the promise that all of our children would be automatically accepted into the mandarin immersion program. We are committed, we expect the district and school system to be committed to their initial promise.
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Ashley owen
10 years ago
Please choose based on families who are already in the program and committed. Keep your promise!
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amy banks
10 years ago
Keep your promise!!
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Tiffany Wallis
10 years ago
Please continue to uphold the policy of automatic sibling enrollment in our immersion programs. It is an important part of the success of the program. And was a major factor in our families decision to participate. Please keep that promise!
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Lonnie zeh
10 years ago
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We have four children in the immersion program: having siblings take together really enhances the experience. I see our older kids helping with homework. And they are starting to communicate with each other in Chinese, which is a great help!
Our family has lived in multiple countries in Europe and Asia, and have experienced firsthand that learning second (and third!) languages are truly a family affair and not just subjects to be learned only in school. Without siblings also learning these languages, the full benefits of learning a second language are put at risk. True immersion includes learning both in school and out of school, and sibling preference is a key ingredient in maintaining immersion outside of school hours.
We have grandchildren in both Chinese immersion programs. The prospect of splitting families should outweigh whatever reason this policy change came about. This change in policy was not well thought-out nor was there communication of a potential change to encourage dialogue. This change also contradicts the previous representation made to parents that their younger children would have priority. People entered the program based on that assurance. Please reconsider this policy change and maintain your integrity.
Keeping siblings together is important for many reasons. Most importantly for us is that my children have two cousins adopted from China. They are in an immersion program in Cache Valley. This has become part of our family culture and an essential part of our family identity. It is important to our close knit family to teach and remember the culture and language of their native land. Additionally my 4th grade son provided invaluable interpreting for several months for one of his cousins as she transitioned to an English speaking world. Their bond is incredible because of this. My daughter now has a very different relationship with her brother as they share this common interest. Her love of the Chinese language has been heavily influenced by her brother speaking Chinese to her and her cousins. She is learning very quickly due to these resources. I believe she is actually picking up the language faster than my son did and it has come quite easily to him. Lastly, I can't imagine not providing the program to all siblings especially for those driving long distances to an out of boundary school. It could have major impacts on parents being able to get all students to school on time and picked up in a timely manner.
STOP THE INSANITY
Please keep priority sibling enrollment into the immersion program.
Thanks!
Thank you.
We have made big life decisions, with significant downsides, based on the promise that all of our children would be automatically accepted into the mandarin immersion program. We are committed, we expect the district and school system to be committed to their initial promise.
Please choose based on families who are already in the program and committed. Keep your promise!
Keep your promise!!
Please continue to uphold the policy of automatic sibling enrollment in our immersion programs. It is an important part of the success of the program. And was a major factor in our families decision to participate. Please keep that promise!
We have four children in the immersion program: having siblings take together really enhances the experience. I see our older kids helping with homework. And they are starting to communicate with each other in Chinese, which is a great help!