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En Español
The Fuente Nueva Charter School Mission is to empower students to become engaged world citizens through a challenging and creative Spanish immersion program emphasizing academic excellence, the arts, community, and social responsibility. Students thrive in a dynamic and supportive learning environment that recognizes the unique needs and talents of the whole child.
Students acquire Spanish as a second language in a one-way full immersion program following the “5 c’s” of the National Foreign Language standards; communication, culture, comparison, connections and community. Through the study of Spanish students are given windows into another place and culture. This exploration prepares students to integrate into the global community with strong critical thinking and creative problem solving skills.
About the Commitment
Immersion education is an investment in a child’s future. In order for a student to receive the full benefits of immersion education they should remain enrolled through 5th grade and ideally through 6th grade. This commitment is a fundamental building block of our school.
About the Community
There are many ways to join the Fuente Nueva community and support your child’s education at the same time. Parents contribute their unique talents though a variety of volunteer activities. From classroom support to serving on the governing board of directors, there is sure to be a way for every parent to engage. Working together builds relationships among parents, students and staff. Connections are reinforced through annual community gatherings including Readers’ Theatre performances, our Dia de los Muertos Celebration, Back to School Night, Science Night, Dancing Under the Stars, and a family spring picnic.
About the Student Programs
Arts and Physical Education: Students receive four classes a week including visual arts with Jan Ramsey, music and movement with Kathe Lyth, and PE with their classroom teacher.
Character Education: “Peace period” is our motto at FNCS. Starting in Kindergarten students build empathy, compassion, and conflict resolution skills through our character studies program. This leads to local and global social justice studies in the upper grades.
Familias: Cross-age groups of students meet weekly as a family and take part in enrichment activities such as Karate, Yoga, Baile Folklorico, sing-a-long folksongs, cooperative games and arts and crafts.
Extended Day Program: FNCS is proud to offer an enriching child-centered before and after school program on-site. Subsidized care is available through Changing Tides. For program information call 444-9291.
Lunch Program: A nutritious lunch provided by the Arcata School District is available for $3.50. Free and reduced pricing is available. Students, staff and parents love the healthy kid-friendly menu.
Reflections of a 9th Grader in a
Spanish Immersion School.
“After reflecting back on my experiences as
an immersion student, there are so many
different reasons why I would really
recommend sending children to immersion
schools. I believe that a language immersion
education is one of the best gifts that a parent
can give them. It is a unique gift one can give
to children that will remain with them for
their entire lives.”
-Annie Heiderman
Y en español
“Hay muchas diferentes razones por las que yo
recomiendo mandar a sus hijos a escuelas de
inmersión. Creo que es uno de los mejores
regalos que pueden darles. Esto es algo que
mis padres me han dado y que ha afectado a
mi vida de una forma impresionante. Es algo
único que puede regalar a sus hijos que
permanece con ellos por toda su vida.”
-Anne Heidman
Fuente Nueva Charter School Mission and Core Values
About the Commitment
About the Community
About the Student Programs
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