At Calvin Christian Schools, some students begin learning entirely in Spanish before they even enter kindergarten. School leaders say the goal is not only to help students become bilingual, but to help prepare them for opportunities far beyond the classroom.
The school’s Spanish Immersion program allows students to learn subjects like math, science and reading in Spanish starting as young as 3 years old. According to the school, the program is designed to help students develop language proficiency, cultural competency and communication skills through everyday instruction.
For senior Santiago Rivas, the program has also helped him stay connected to his roots after moving from Venezuela to West Michigan as a child…