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Emerson Dual Language Elementary School

Address: 1421 Spruce Place

Grades: PK-5

Principal: Erik Hensel

Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 2:10 p.m.

Phone: 612-668-3610

Fax: 612-668-3620

Email: erik.hensel@mpls.k12.mn.us

Website: emerson.mpschools.org

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Emerson Spanish Dual Language School leads in language learning

Emerson Dual Language is a citywide magnet school located in the Loring Park neighborhood of Central Minneapolis, welcoming students from throughout the city. Students at Emerson experience a collaborative learning environment in two languages. Beginning in kindergarten, students receive 90% of their instruction in Spanish and 10% of their instruction in English. Instruction in English gradually increases with the English/Spanish ratio culminating at 50/50 in grade 5. All students learn to speak, read and write in both languages. Students are encouraged to continue with the Spanish dual language program at Andersen United Community School. Emerson is the oldest Spanish immersion program in Minnesota.

Spanish Dual Language Program Entrance Criteria: Breakdown by Home Language and Grade Level
Students Entering Grades...	Home Language Spanish Students	Home Language other than Spanish Students (Home language of English, Somali, Hmong, etc.)	Do we need to contact the school for an entrance assessment?
Kinder, 1st grade (up until quarter 2 of grade 1)	No previous English exposure required	No previous Spanish exposure required	No - no entrance assessment required
After quarter 2 of grade 1 and grades 2-5	Spanish oral proficiency required.	Previous Spanish literacy and language development learning through participation in a Dual Language, Bilingual or Immersion school setting required.	Yes*
*After the required entrance assessment is given, schools will let families know if students can participate in the program. Families may be referred to student placement for a school that is a better fit for their students if they do not meet the criteria.

Magnet school description

Magnet Schools

Citywide magnet schools welcome students from all neighborhoods across Minneapolis. Magnet schools provide innovative programs focused on specific themes such as the Arts, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics), STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics), Dual Language, Montessori, and Global Studies and Humanities.

Highlights

WE OFFER:

Dual language (Spanish-English) program
English learner programming
Advanced instruction, including Telescoped Math
Bilingual staff (Spanish-English)
Strong community partnerships
After-school activities: Bilingual Learning Center, STEM and Community Education
Special education services
Teaching interns from Spanish-speaking countries

SPECIAL EDUCATION SPECIALIZED PROGRAMMING:

SB (School Based)

MAGNET PATHWAY: Andersen Dual Language Middle School

TRANSPORTATION: Citywide

Minnesota Report Card Data

The Minnesota Report Card is a tool to help inform families and communities about their schools so they can make important decisions and meaningfully engage with schools and educators. However, Minnesota Report Card data only provides a partial snapshot of what the experience may be like at any given school. MPS recommends connecting directly with school leaders and communities through school tours, open houses and other events to gain a fuller understanding of how our schools support students and families.

Minnesota Report Card: Emerson Dual Language Elementary School

Demographics

Student Race	School	District
Native American	2%	5%
African American	10%	35%
Asian American	2%	5%
Hispanic American	56%	14%
White American	29%	41%

Students	School	District
Receive ELL Services	44%	17%
Qualify for free or reduced lunch	55%	48%
Receive Special Education Services	10%	15%

Pathway Schools

Community

Andersen Spanish Dual Language Middle School

1098 Andersen Lane
Grades: 6-8
Students: 6-8

Community

Roosevelt Spanish Dual Language

4029 28th Ave. S.
Grades: 9-12
Students: 9-12

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English : 612.668.1840
Español: 612.668.3700
Soomaali: 612.668.3700
Hmoob: 612.668.1840

8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
sps.department@mpls.k12.mn.us

1250 W. Broadway Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55411

Ph: 612.668.1840
Fax: 612.668.1841

Emerson Dual Language Elementary School

Andersen Spanish Dual Language Middle School

Roosevelt Spanish Dual Language

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