Annual Events:
- District-Wide Spelling Bee
- Annual Bilingual Parent Symposium
Benefits of being Bilingual
- Biliteracy and Bilingualism
- Improved listening skills
- Appreciation for other languages and cultures
- Increase self-esteem
- Enhanced interpersonal communication
Vision: Every emergent bilingual student at Southside ISD will thrive in two languages, succeed academically, and lead with confidence in a multicultural world.
Mission: The Southside ISD Bilingual Programs Department empowers students to become bilingual, biliterate, bicultural, and academically successful through high-quality Dual Language and ESL programs. Working together with families and educators, we create learning environments that value language, culture, and excellence for every child.
Your Bilingual Team
Melissa Martinez
Bilingual Director
Office: (210) 882-1600 Ext. 3224