International studies Magnet Program



  French Program

German Program

 Spanish Program

The International Studies Program is a dual language program implemented as a collaborative effort with the Ministries of Education of Spain, France, and Germany. Educational Attachés from these countries have been working cohesively with Sunset Elementary’s administration, teachers, students, and parents since 1986, providing curriculum, native textbooks for language arts, math, social studies and science, and sponsoring foreign teachers. Presently, Sunset Elementary International Studies Program is the only internationally accredited magnet school in the United States to provide such a comprehensive, academically challenging program to elementary school children. 

The students in the IS program receive two and a half hours of foreign language instruction in either French, German or Spanish. This is in addition to Florida's regular elementary school curriculum. To view a slideshow about Magnet Programs in Miami-Dade County Public Schools click here. You must have PowerPoint on your computer to view the slideshow.

Click on the flags above to learn more about the individual language programs available at Sunset Elementary.

Scroll down for admission requirements and applications.

Admission Requirements

Applications for the 2009-2010 school year will be accepted between October 1st, 2008 to January 15th, 2009.

When selecting students for the International Studies Magnet Program at Sunset Elementary, the following criteria will be used:
 

1-Children must be six on or before September 1st, 2009 in order to be eligible to enter first grade.

2-Recommendation of teacher

3-Record (report card) of student conduct and academic grades

4-Readiness test for first graders

5-Foreign language test for second through fifth graders

6-Standardized Test Scores (Optional)

 

Application Directions

            1- When submitting an application to the International Studies Magnet Program at Sunset Elementary school, it is imperative that  first   complete the Official School of Choice and Parental Options Magnet Schools application.  The application form is available online at http://choice.dadeschools.net. Failure to complete any area of the application may result in the application not being processed. You must submit the form online, then continue with the Sunset International Studies Magnet Program application procedures.

                     2-Read and Complete the Sunset Application Packet carefully.

2.                  3-Bring or Mail the Completed Application Packet to the school.

               The application packet consists of:

  1. Application Form Completed by Parent or Guardian- Download and complete using Acrobat Reader

  2. Original Birth Certificate or Passport (A copy will be made, original must be presented)

  3. Student Profile Completed by Current Classroom Teacher -Download and complete using Acrobat Reader

  4. Copy of Latest Report Card

  5. Copy of Standardized Test Scores  (Optional)

  6. Self-addressed stamped envelope

4-Private, parochial or out-of-county applicants must provide a Florida Power and Light bill as proof of address.

Please complete this checklist to ensure you have all the necessary documents.

 

Click here for answers to frequently asked questions about the International Studies Program

Admission requirements, directions and F.A.Q.'s in Spanish

Admission requirements, directions and F.A.Q.'s in French

Admission requirements, directions and F.A.Q.'s in German

For additional information, contact Tere Pujol Burns or Jeannette Acevedo, Lead Teachers, or Carmen Almirola, Magnet Secretary, at (305) 661-8527 ext. 118.