Dual Immersion Program
Make the choice to prepare your student to be a 21st century learner!
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Haga la decisión de preparar a su estudiante a ser un aprendiz del siglo 21!
What is Dual Immersion?/¿Qué es doble inmersión?
Goals of Dual Immersion/Metas del Programa
Research on Dual Immersion/Investigaciones
Code to the Future Immersion Program
Code to the Future Program at Valinda incorporates 21st Century Learning for grades K-8. Students utilize a variety of coding software to learn the fundamentals of programming. This program also gears students with college and career ready skills such as problem solving, collaboration, and creativity.
Please check out our Showcase video:
Student Activities
ASB Leaders at work!
Our ASB advisors accompanied by our ASB Student Leadership team traveled to the Annual Care Conference to build capacity on several areas such as: promoting student engagement, collaborative teamwork, and etc. Students were able to incorporate strategies learned within workshops within school site activities.
First Lego League Team at Wilson Invitational
Our First Lego League Team started their competition season by competing at the Wilson Invitational. The invitational included schools from all over the Southern CA region. Students were able to successfully complete their missions, and presentation of core values.
First Lego League Robotics Team @ State Competition
Congratulations to our FLL Robotics Team for placing 3rd overall at the state competition held at La Canada High School. The team also received the Gracious Professionalism Award as well. Way to go Valiants!
The Mobile Dairy Classroom came to visit Valinda where students received an interactive lesson about different animals. Students had the opportunity to meet Milky Way (the cow) and Freckles (the goat).
Parent Information
Valinda School of Academics Office Hours
Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
Parent Workshop Schedule 2018-2019
If your child is out, please contact our office: (626) 933-4700 and speak with Mrs. Arguello to clear an absence. You may also email her at sarguello@hlpusd.k12.ca.us to clear an absence. Thank you!
2018-2019 Hacienda-La Puente Calendar At A Glance (Click Calendar)
Reminder: Presidents' Holiday
Lincoln Holiday (2/11/19)- No School
Washington Holiday (2/18/19)- No School
Coffee w/ the Principal (2/7/19)- 8:15 a.m. @ Cafeteria
ELAC/ LCAP Meeting (2/14/19) -8:15 a.m. @ Cafeteria
DAC Parent Meeting (2/21/19)- 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. @ Willow MPR
Please take the time to fill out the following: Parent Link, Student, Link, or Staff Link. Your feedback is greatly appreciated!
Posted 2/7/19
At the annual CSBA Conference, HLPUSD received the Golden Bell award for its Dual Immersion Programs in Spanish, Chinese, and Korean. Thus, our School District is ranked #1 in this category within the entire state of California. Valinda School of Academics, being one of these distinguished schools, for their Spanish Dual Immersion program.
Posted 12/10/18
About Us
Valinda School of Academics is a K-8 school within the Hacienda/La Puente Unified School District. At Valinda, our K-8 program supports the academic, social, and emotional development of all students by preparing them to be 21st Century Learners aligned with Common Core, access to technology integration, and providing multiple career pathways. Our students have access and opportunities within multiple programs such as: Dual Immersion, Code to the Future Immersion, Robotics (First Lego League), Journalism, Student Leadership (ASB), Sports, and much more. At Valinda School of Academics, our friendly and dedicated staff and administration are committed to fostering student growth, and ensuring that our students thrive in a safe and nurturing school environment.
