MARIAN BERGESON ELEMENTARY

Dear families,

 

Welcome to our school, home of the Bulldogs and the Capistrano Unified School District’s premier Mandarin Immersion Program. Since our establishment in 2011, we have proudly grown into Orange County’s only TK through 12 Mandarin Immersion Program, offering students a unique pathway to bilingual excellence. Upon graduation, our students earn the Seal of Biliteracy on their diplomas, an achievement that gives them a competitive edge when applying to top tier universities such as Stanford, Harvard, and the University of California system.

 

Our students consistently outperform district and state averages in Mandarin, English Language Arts, Math, and Science. Beyond academics, they develop a deep love for learning, a strong sense of global awareness, and an appreciation for other cultures. Families from across Southern California choose our program because of our commitment to academic excellence, cultural enrichment, and whole child development.

 

We understand that choosing a school for your child is one of the most important decisions you will make. You want to consider all the options and choose nothing short of the best for your child’s future. At our school, we take that trust to heart. Every day, we strive to provide a learning experience that is academically rigorous, culturally enriching, and deeply nurturing.

 

We are a diverse and caring community where every member looks out for one another. Our dedicated teachers and staff, many with over a decade of experience, create nurturing and engaging classrooms that inspire curiosity and confidence.

 

In addition to our rigorous academic program, we offer a top quality Visual and Performing Arts curriculum that begins in Transitional Kindergarten. Students learn to read music, play instruments, express themselves through dance and movement, and create works of art under the guidance of certified Art Teachers. These experiences help students grow as thinkers, creators, and collaborators.

 

Our community events and celebrations bring our Bulldog Family together, strengthening the bonds that make our school so special. Together, we continue to build a learning environment where every student can thrive academically, artistically, and personally.

 

Thank you for visiting our website and for being part of our extraordinary journey. We invite you to discover what makes our school truly exceptional.