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G.L.A.D.’s Application Window is Open

G.L.A.D.’s Application Window is Open

The application window for G.L.A.D. (Global Language Academies of Downey) is now open November 10, 2025 through January 31, 2026! We will be accepting applications for Transitional Kindergarten (TK) and Kindergarten (K) in our G.L.A.D. program for the 2025–2026 school...
Carpenter’s Promotion of Inaugurating Class

Carpenter’s Promotion of Inaugurating Class

A proud milestone was reached at Carpenter Elementary! Our 5th graders celebrated their graduation as the first class to complete all their elementary education while Carpenter has been an International Baccalaureate (IB) school. Many of these students began their...
Benefits of Learning a Second Language

Benefits of Learning a Second Language

There are so many benefits to today’s students becoming bilingual, from competitive advantages in the future to strengthening their ability to learn. Here are a few benefits of learning a second language:Enhanced Problem-Solving Skills As students learn a new...
IB Dual-Language vs. Dual-Language Programs

IB Dual-Language vs. Dual-Language Programs

While our dual-language program and our International Baccalaureate dual-language program essentially have the same goal of ensuring students are bilingual and bi-literate by the time they begin middle school, there are important differences to note when considering...