at King Open

K - 8 Two-Way Bilingual Immersion

Teacher-in-Charge: Leontina Pacheco

Our Mission

• teach the Portuguese language and culture from the Portuguese-speaking world from grades K - 8.
• Integrate instruction in all academic subjects with Portuguese and English language development so that all students become bilingual and biliterate.
• develop children's creativity and critical thinking
• provide students with a diverse ethnic environment that develops cross-cultural understanding and friendships.

Why Become Bilingual?

In today's job market, bilingualism and biliteracy are valuable professional assets

Why Learn Portuguese?

Because Portuguese is:

• the 6th-most-spoken language in the world
• one of the languages most used in international business and international organizations today
• a big advantage in the Massachusetts workplace where there is a large population of Portuguese speakers
  

Curriculum

• Students who choose Ola are taught the King Open curriculum in Portuguese and English, developing academic skills in both languages, and following state and local frameworks and benchmarks.
• The heritage, language, and culture of the Portuguese-speaking world are explored academically through theater, songs, dance, and literature.
• Hands-on projects integrated into the curriculum of each grade level.
• Field trips that connect students to the rich local Portuguese-speaking community.
  

For more information, please contact Rosemary Pereira at 617-349-6468