About Spanish Immersion
Park Spanish Immersion Elementary School (PSI) is one of St. Louis Park Public Schools' four elementary schools. PSI is an option you may consider for your kindergarten student. A computerized lottery system is used to process enrollment applications for resident and non-resident students.
Language immersion offers a unique and innovative educational opportunity. Here are some frequently asked questions about PSI and immersion education:
- What are the long-term goals of students in a Spanish immersion program?
- What makes PSI unique?
- Is language immersion a new concept?
- How do children learn English at PSI?
- How will learning content in Spanish affect my child's English language literacy?
- What level of proficiency in Spanish will students have by the end of elementary school?
- Is a background in Spanish needed?
- Are PSI teachers native Spanish speakers?
- What role do parents play in our school?