MIP Program and Curriculum
MIP Program and Curriculum
MIP Program and Curriculum![]()
MIP Program and Curriculum
Program Goals:
- Bilingualism: development of high levels of proficiency in Mandarin and English
- Biliteracy: academic achievement at or above grade level in academic areas in both languages
- Multiculturalism: demonstrate positive cross-cultural attitudes and behaviors and high levels of self-esteem
Program Model:
Grade
Mandarin
English
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Kindergarten
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80%
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20%
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1st Grade
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80%
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20%
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2nd Grade
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70%
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30%
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3rd Grade
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50%
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50%
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4th Grade
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50%
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50%
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5th Grade
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50%
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50%
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Curriculum:
Our Mandarin curriculum is based on ACTFL language standards (American Council on The Teaching of Foreign Languages) and Common Core State Standards are integrated into to the curriculum.
Grades K-1:
Academic subjects taught in Mandarin (literacy, math, science and social science). Traditional characters are introduced. English literacy and oral language development are taught daily.
Grade 2:
Most academic subjects are taught in Mandarin and there is the continued development of English reading and writing. Students will develop their literacy skills through both Mandarin and English learning.
Grades 3-5:
Instruction in academic subjects is evenly balanced between English and Mandarin. Students in third through fifth grades begin to develop skills in Pinyin(written expression through technology).
Mandarin Language Arts Goals by Grade Level
Reference
ACTFL Standards and Center for Applied Linguistics
Mandarin Infused Pre-Kinder Program
Mandarin Infused Pre-Kinder Program![]()
Mandarin Infused Pre-Kinder Program
Our "Mandarin Infused" Program has components of Mandrain instruction throughout the day. The lead teacher is English-speaking, and our two instructional assistants are fluent in Mandarin. Our students receive daily exposure to Mandarin throughout various components of the day, including circle time, singing, counting activities, and/or small group activities. The Mandarin Infused Program is a full-day program.
For information on our programs or availability, please contact the Early Childhood Programs at (949) 234-5341.
Transitional Kindergarten (TK)
Transitional Kindergarten (TK)![]()
Transitional Kindergarten (TK)
Bergeson's TK program follows the (80/20) Mandarin Immersion model. The teacher and instructional assistants are fluent in Mandarin. The TK MI Program has an early group and a late group.
TRANSITIONAL KINDERGARTEN
Capistrano Unified School District began offering the Transitional Kindergarten (TK) program in the fall of 2012, as an outcome of the SB1381 legislation or the Kindergarten Readiness Act 2010. Transitional Kindergarten is the first year of a two-year kindergarten program Currently, Transitional Kindergarten is offered only at select school sites throughout the District and not every campus, however TK will be offered at every school campus beginning in the 2023-24 School Year.
The age requirement for Transitional Kindergarten for the 2023-2024 school year is children who must turn 5 years of age between September 2, 2023 and April 2, 2024.
Children who turn 5 years old between June 1st and September 1st may apply for TK. According to current CUSD Board Policy (BP 6170.1(a)): Upon the request of a student's parents/guardians, the District may admit into the TK program a child whose fifth birthday is between June 1st and September 1st. Requests may be made by parents/guardians by submitting an Intent to Register in Transitional Kindergarten form. Requests will be considered only after TK numbers are confirmed for the coming school year.
Currently, the District will not admit a child whose fifth birthday falls after the TK-eligible window; for children who turns 5 years old after the TK eligibility window, enrollment in one of the Early Childhood Programs' preschool classes is currently recommended.