Registration Now Open!

Registration for our tuition-based Spanish Immersion Pre-K Program is now open.

How Do I Register?

Inquiries regarding enrollment for the Spanish Immersion Pre-K Program may be made by calling the principal, Mrs. Melissa Maestle, at Frederick Douglass Elementary @ 540-662-7656. 

What is Spanish Immersion?

Winchester Public Schools is pleased to offer a tuition-based, Spanish Immersion Pre-K Program. Through an exciting, engaging, and enriching environment, four-year old students learn content in Spanish. Following an immersion model, instruction is delivered mostly in English early in the year and 90% in Spanish after routines are established. Mrs. Yasiria Rodriguez is the Spanish Immersion Pre-K Program teacher at FDES. The class follows the WPS calendar, a 180-day schedule from mid-August to late May. A limited number of reduced-tuition spaces are available for children of employees of Winchester Public Schools or the City of Winchester. The cost for WPS and City of Winchester employees is $495.00 per month.  Regular cost is $695.00 per month.

5 Reasons to Love Spanish Immersion...

•  It CHALLENGES.  It provides an enriching learning environment.

•  It builds BRAIN POWER.  Students become better at problem solving, planning, and focusing.

•  SUCCESS is a result.  Students show greater achievement in all subject areas.

•  It builds GLOBAL perspectives.  Students have a greater cultural awareness and respect.

•  Kids are HAPPY!  They love learning a second language!