The Socorro Independent School District will conduct Dual Language Academy Parent Information Nights for parents who are interested in enrolling their child in the innovative dual language program. The SISD program is available at four campuses: Myrtle Cooper Elementary, Bill Sybert School, Hueco Elementary and Dr. Sue A. Shook Elementary. Additionally, a new academy will open at James P. Butler Elementary for the 2026-27 school year.
The information nights will be from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.on:
March 25 at Bill Sybert School, 11530 Edgemere Blvd.
March 26 at Dr. Sue A. Shook Elementary School, 13777 Paseo Del Este Blvd.
March 30 at Hueco Elementary School, 300 Old Hueco Tanks Rd.
April 1 at Myrtle Cooper Elementary School, 1515 Rebecca Ann Dr.
April 2 at James P. Butler, 14251 Ralph Seitsinger
April 8 Makeup session at SISD District Service Center, 12440 Rojas Dr.
Applications for upcoming 4-year-old Pre-K students will be accepted for the Dual Language Academy. Upcoming students in kindergarten and first grade also may apply to be added to the current wait list. The enrollment process for the academy is based on various criteria and a lottery system.
The Dual Language Academy application window will be available from Monday, April 13, to Friday, May 8. Please visit www.sisd.net/duallanguageacademy on April 13 for the application link.
The SISD Dual Language Academy teaches students to become bilingual and biliterate in English and Spanish through rigorous instruction and multicultural experiences. The program provides dual language students the resources necessary to be academically, socially, and linguistically successful in both English and Spanish to become globally competitive citizens.
Benefits of being a dual language learner include proficiency and literacy in both languages, high levels of academic achievement, greater creativity, attention to detail, problem solving skills, and confidence.
For more information, visit www.sisd.net/duallanguageacademy.