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Center for Spanish Immersion

Welcome to the Center for Spanish Immersion

Our goal is to open the eyes and minds of the students to other important cultures. We want our students to learn Spanish well and use it in the community to help form a sense of unity in our society.

Discover the Center for Spanish Immersion at upcoming specialty fairs! Dates will be announced soon—stay tuned.

Nuestra casa es su casa. Venga a la fiesta. La CASA ABIERTA será el 17 de octubre.

We will host an open house on November 13, 2025.  Interview day is February 5, 2026.

Aún hay tiempo para solicitar al centro de inmersión. Submit your application today using the SchoolMint application by Dec. 6.

Contact Us
12601 Bailey Bridge Road
Midlothian, VA 23112

Coordinator: Alexsis Booher
Phone: 804-739-6275

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Why Immersion is Important?

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The research is clear: Immersion programs, in which students spend at least 50 percent of their time learning in a second language, work amazingly well in developing students’ fluency and skills.

At the Spanish Immersion Center, our goal is to broaden students’ perspectives by fostering an appreciation for diverse cultures, particularly those of the Spanish-speaking world. Through language, we aim to build bridges in our community and promote unity by encouraging students to use their Spanish skills beyond the classroom.

Our immersive learning environment empowers students to develop fluency in speaking, listening, reading, and writing in Spanish. They engage with the language daily across a wide range of academic subjects and cultural topics, gaining a deeper understanding of global perspectives.

Students in our program benefit from unique opportunities, including field trips, cultural events, and community engagement, all designed to bring the Spanish language to life. These real-world experiences reinforce classroom learning and inspire students to apply their skills in meaningful ways.

A distinctive feature of our program is the availability of core academic courses taught entirely in Spanish, courses that are typically offered only in English at other high schools. This comprehensive approach ensures that our graduates leave the program not only bilingual and biliterate but also confident and prepared for success in college, careers, and beyond.

When you step into the Spanish Immersion Center, you're not just learning a language, you’re opening the door to a world of possibilities.

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Four Year Plan

Freshman Year

  • Spanish Immersion I

  • Spanish Immersion HPE 9

  • Spanish Immersion Geometry

  • Community Service & Cultural Experience Hours

    5 Related Hours

  • English 9

  • World History 1

  • Science

  • Elective (or Econ Finance)

Sophomore Year

  • Spanish Immersion II

  • Spanish Immersion Driver’s Ed & PE2

  • Spanish Immersion World History II

  • Community Service & Cultural Experience Hours

    10 Related Hours

  • English 10

  • Math/ ALG II

  • Science

  • Elective (or Econ Finance)

Junior Year

  • AP Spanish Language

  • Humanities

  • Spanish Immersion elective
    Spanish for Professionals/ Cine

  • Community Service & Cultural Experience Hours
    15 Related Hours

  • English 11

  • US/VA History

  • Science 

  • Math

Senior Year

  • AP Spanish Literature

  • Spanish Immersion Field Experience

  • Spanish Immersion elective

  • Spanish for Professionals/ Cine

  • Community Service & Cultural Experience Hours
    20 Related Hours

  • English 12

  • US/VA Government

  • Science (or Econ Finance)

  • Math (or elective)

Cultural Experiences Outside The Classroom

Spanish Immersion Opportunities

When you enter into the Spanish Immersion Center, doors will open. It is up to you to step in! Every year there are many chances to learn outside of the classroom and visit many exciting places where you can use your Spanish.

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Lancer Padres Booster Club

The Lancer Padres Booster Club is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to promote, support, and foster the advancement of the Center for Spanish Immersion and the education of the Spanish language and culture by providing funding and volunteer services to enrich formal education and community cultural experiences.

The goal of Lancer Padres is to provide scholarships for students to study abroad, supply teachers with additional resources, and to provide students with additional learning experiences through community activities and field trips. The Lancer Padres are present at almost all Spanish Immersion activities! They assist with recruitment events, the Winter Party, Interview Day and the End of the Year Ceremony.

Application and Acceptance Process

Apply using the SchoolMint online application Wednesday, Oct. 2 - Sunday, Dec. 6

The Spanish immersion application requires a 250 word personal statement and two recommendations from your current middle school Spanish teacher and one of your choice. Your personal statement should describe why you are interested in the Spanish Immersion center. There will also be an in person interview required. This will be in late January or early February.

Online applications will be available Wednesday, Oct, 2, 2024 on the CCPS/Specialty Center website. You will submit your application using the SchoolMint application program. Follow directions on SchoolMint to complete your application.

  • Applications must be submitted by Dec. 6.

  • Teacher recommendations due through SchoolMint by your teachers.

  • In person assessment and interview (English and Spanish) on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025.

  • Acceptance offers and wait list offers will be posted on March 1, 2025.