Newhall School District

Benchmark Advance:  English Language Arts Program
Benchmark Adalante:  Spanish Language Arts Program (Dual Language Immersion Program)
Benchmark Hello:  Designed exclusively for students new to learning in English
 

Bridges in Mathematics:  K-5 math instructional program
College Preperatory Math (CPM): 6th grade mathematics instructional program
 

Amplify Science:  K-6 science instructional program

     2025-2026 Parent Information     

     2025-2026 Programa de Doble Inmersión

What is Dual Immersion? / ¿Qué es Doble Inmersión?  

In a dual immersion program, students will learn in Spanish for half of the day and in English for the other half.  Fifty percent of the students in the class will be native Spanish speakers, and the rest of the students will be native English speakers.

En un programa de doble inmersión, los estudiantes aprenderán en español durante la mitad del día y en inglés durante la otra mitad. El cincuenta por ciento de los estudiantes en la clase serán hablantes nativos de español, y el resto de los estudiantes serán hablantes nativos de inglés

What are the benefits of learning two languages? / ¿Cuáles son los beneficios de aprender dos idiomas?

• Development of strong native language skills supports the development of a second language.
• Some studies indicate an increase in brain development for students who learn two or more languages.
• There are potential long-term career benefits for adults who are biliterate (fluent in reading and writing of two languages).
   
• El desarrollo de sólidas habilidades en el idioma nativo apoya el desarrollo de un segundo idioma.
• Algunos estudios indican un aumento en el desarrollo del cerebro para los estudiantes que aprenden dos o más idiomas.
• Hay beneficios potenciales a largo plazo en la carrera para adultos bilingües (con fluidez en la lectura y escritura de dos idiomas).

Want to learn more? / ¿Quieren saber más?

**The Newhall School District Dual Language Immersion Program is located at Old Orchard Elementary**

Call the district office at 661-291-4000 or visit your school’s office.  For the 2025-2026 academic year, applications will be taken.  Apply through the link on the district website.  Staff are available to assist with the application process.

** El Programa de Doble Inmersión del Distrito Escolar Newhall está ubicado en la Escuela Primaria Old Orchard **

Llamen a la oficina del distrito al 661-291-4000 o visiten la oficina de su escuela. Las solicitudes se recibirán. Hagan su solicitud a través del enlace en el sitio web del distrito. El personal está disponible para ayudar con el proceso de solicitud. 

Newhall School District Strategic Arts Plan
 

Classroom Music Program

Classroom music is provided to students in UPK through 3rd grade.  Utilizing visual and performing arts standards, classroom music teachers travel to each school site in the district to guide students in learning musical concepts as they sing, dance and play hand-held instruments.  Students in 3rd grade learn to play the recorder.
 

Chorus Program

Students in grades 4, 5, and 6 sign up to participate in chorus.  The chorus meets weekly with the music teacher to learn a variety of culturally diverse songs that are performed at school and evening performances.
 

Instrumental Music Program

Students in grades 4, 5, and 6 have the opportunity to participate in learning to play a musical instrument.  Our traveling instrumental music teachers instruct students in wind, string, and percussion instruments in classes that range from beginner to advanced skills.  Students demonstrate their skills in concerts throughout the school year.

Visual Arts Program

Third, fourth, fifth, and sixth grade classrooms work with one of our visual arts teachers to learn about different artistic styles and create their own masterpieces.  Student art projects are showcased at the NSD Celebration of the Arts event.
 

Performing Arts Program

Students in 2nd grade participate in a theater residency with a performance artist.  This interactive experience allows students to try on different elements of expression through voice, body language, and more.

Sixth grade students participate in a hip-hop residency with professional hip-hop artists.  Students learn about how dance is an art form, as well as a way to communicate.  Elements of teamwork, self awareness, and respect for others are messaged within this residency.

*Programs listed above take place during the school day.*

Newhall Family Theater

After extensive restoration, the Newhall Family Theatre reopened in 2017.  Located on the campus of Newhall Elementary School, this district asset is open for use to all 10 NSD schools.  With more than 500 seats, this professional performance space is utilized to enhance the performing arts experiences of our students. Click here to visit the Theatre's website.

• California Preschool Curriculum Frameworks: Preschool and TK
• California State Standards K-6
• California Curriculum Frameworks K-6

California Partent Teacher Association created guides for parents about the essential learning at each grade level.

• Kindergarten      English   Spanish
• Grade 1               English   Spanish
• Grade 2               English   Spanish
• Grade 3               English   Spanish
• Grade 4               English   Spanish
• Grade 5               English   Spanish
• Grade 6               English   Spanish

The basic philosophy of providing educational opportunities for our gifted and talented and high-achieving learners is the same as for all pupils; each should be educated to the fullest extent of his/her capacity.  Embedded in each classroom, differentiated instruction is designed by the classroom teacher using district core curriculum resources.  Teachers are able to discuss student learning during parent conferencing.  

In addition to the day to day learning in the classroom, the district will hold enrichment activities throughout the year.  These activities will be announced, and are open to all students.

Each spring, students in grades 3 and higher are eligible to participate in the GATE assessment.  This includes the administration of a normal-referenced assessment and input from the current classroom teacher.