What we want for our students is very simple and very ambitious
at the same time: we want them to become BILINGUAL and
BICULTURAL. Our commitment is to provide them with the
necessary tools to achieve it. Those tools are a strong academic
curriculum, the development of the FUNdamentals of the
language, and a safe, fostering environment that will conduct
them to their final destination: a Successful Learning Process.
at the same time: we want them to become BILINGUAL and
BICULTURAL. Our commitment is to provide them with the
necessary tools to achieve it. Those tools are a strong academic
curriculum, the development of the FUNdamentals of the
language, and a safe, fostering environment that will conduct
them to their final destination: a Successful Learning Process.
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BTBS stands for Bell Tower Bilingual School.
What do we mean by Bilingual School? As a Bilingual School our
goal is to promote education at the early stages. Our goal is not
only to expose young children to a second language but also, and
more importantly, to learn about another culture.
The language of choice for this specific program is English for
the morning session and Spanish for the afternoon session.
Why? As you know, being bilingual is actually not a choice in
California, but a necessity. The number of Spanish speakers has
increased in the last 10 years to 50% of the population in
California. Every day there are more and more places where
bilingual speakers are needed: teachers, doctors, nurses,
lawyers, only to name a few, who must be able to communicate
in Spanish. How can we be prepared for the impact that this effect
will produce in our community? By preparing our children from
the early stages, teaching them not only the language but the
culture of which the Hispanic people are part.
That is why BTBS is here, to help you and your child to be
prepared for the future….
We are pleased to say that BTBS is the only private school in
Alhambra (and in the Los Angeles area) that offers a program
with these characteristics to prepare your children for success in
this bilingual and bicultural society!
But we know that not only Spanish is needed in our community.
Chinese is also required in many places. That is why our
program also offers Chinese (Mandarin) classes once a week as
a Foreign Language.
We are proud to say that each program is conducted by a
bilingual teacher, fluent in English and Spanish (or Mandarin for
the Chinese portion of the program). Teachers are specially
trained for each program and they are there to help your children
to make a smooth transition from one program to the other.
Spanish Program’s Purpose
(On both programs: BTBS and BTLA)
1 - Provide the basis for the complete development of the child
and the necessities for their progressive integration into the
cultural processes in the future.
2 - Promote the complete development of a child by interacting
with others and including all the areas of their personality:
physical, intellectual, emotional, and social.
Main Objectives:
1 - Achieving the adaptation of the child to a school environment.
2 - Reaching a high grade of integration in the process of
socializing.
3 - Finding a minimal control of comprehension and use of the
Spanish language.
4 - Recognizing and re-evaluating the importance of being
bilingual and bicultural.
Specific Objectives:
A) In the area of knowledge:
By the end of the 3 year program the children should be able to:
1) Learn and recognize vowels and consonants in their different
combinations with vowels: L/l, M/m, N/n, P/p, S/s, T/t, R/r and their
usage in new and known words.
2) Distinguish and recognize simple geometric shapes.
3) Recognize and understand the meaning of common
opposites, shapes, sizes, and numbers up to 50.
4) Recognize things (by color, shape, size).
5) Reorganize things in relation to Time and Location.
6) Recognize primary and secondary colors, neutral colors (black
and white) and their combinations.
7) Compare and sort different musical rhythms, setting rhythms
and beat.
8) Be able to write or say the names of actions or images.
9) Know aspects of different literary genres: poetry, story, prose,
fable, etc.
B) In the area of abilities, skills, and habits:
By the end of the 3 year program, students are expected to be
able to:
1) Write their name and simple words, using them in sentences.
2) Copy down words the teacher dictates.
3) Develop motor skills such as stringing, insertion, piling things
up, organizing things in a series, pasting, cutting, assembling,
and tearing (as when you tear up tissue paper for an arts and
crafts project) by commands in Spanish.
4) Be able to copy and draw or write different symbols and signs.
C) In the area of sensibility and respect:
By the end of the 3 year program, students should be able to:
1) Participate and enjoy the work, not just alone, but in a group.
2) Learn to respect themselves as well as others and also private
property.
3) Have raised their self-esteem (trust and safety in themselves)
and the satisfaction of their finished product when they complete
a project.
4) Enjoy reading.
5) Incorporate etiquette in respect and solidarity for their
superiors and others.
6) Develop a likeability of art and music and all other kinds of art.
7) Develop a love and respect for their country and their traditions.
8) Be confident in speaking Spanish.
9) Feel good about coming to school.
10) Feel a belonging in their school, with their classmates and
teacher.
11) Develop respect for nature and life in all they do.
12) Gain respect for diversity.
What do we mean by Bilingual School? As a Bilingual School our
goal is to promote education at the early stages. Our goal is not
only to expose young children to a second language but also, and
more importantly, to learn about another culture.
The language of choice for this specific program is English for
the morning session and Spanish for the afternoon session.
Why? As you know, being bilingual is actually not a choice in
California, but a necessity. The number of Spanish speakers has
increased in the last 10 years to 50% of the population in
California. Every day there are more and more places where
bilingual speakers are needed: teachers, doctors, nurses,
lawyers, only to name a few, who must be able to communicate
in Spanish. How can we be prepared for the impact that this effect
will produce in our community? By preparing our children from
the early stages, teaching them not only the language but the
culture of which the Hispanic people are part.
That is why BTBS is here, to help you and your child to be
prepared for the future….
We are pleased to say that BTBS is the only private school in
Alhambra (and in the Los Angeles area) that offers a program
with these characteristics to prepare your children for success in
this bilingual and bicultural society!
But we know that not only Spanish is needed in our community.
Chinese is also required in many places. That is why our
program also offers Chinese (Mandarin) classes once a week as
a Foreign Language.
We are proud to say that each program is conducted by a
bilingual teacher, fluent in English and Spanish (or Mandarin for
the Chinese portion of the program). Teachers are specially
trained for each program and they are there to help your children
to make a smooth transition from one program to the other.
Spanish Program’s Purpose
(On both programs: BTBS and BTLA)
1 - Provide the basis for the complete development of the child
and the necessities for their progressive integration into the
cultural processes in the future.
2 - Promote the complete development of a child by interacting
with others and including all the areas of their personality:
physical, intellectual, emotional, and social.
Main Objectives:
1 - Achieving the adaptation of the child to a school environment.
2 - Reaching a high grade of integration in the process of
socializing.
3 - Finding a minimal control of comprehension and use of the
Spanish language.
4 - Recognizing and re-evaluating the importance of being
bilingual and bicultural.
Specific Objectives:
A) In the area of knowledge:
By the end of the 3 year program the children should be able to:
1) Learn and recognize vowels and consonants in their different
combinations with vowels: L/l, M/m, N/n, P/p, S/s, T/t, R/r and their
usage in new and known words.
2) Distinguish and recognize simple geometric shapes.
3) Recognize and understand the meaning of common
opposites, shapes, sizes, and numbers up to 50.
4) Recognize things (by color, shape, size).
5) Reorganize things in relation to Time and Location.
6) Recognize primary and secondary colors, neutral colors (black
and white) and their combinations.
7) Compare and sort different musical rhythms, setting rhythms
and beat.
8) Be able to write or say the names of actions or images.
9) Know aspects of different literary genres: poetry, story, prose,
fable, etc.
B) In the area of abilities, skills, and habits:
By the end of the 3 year program, students are expected to be
able to:
1) Write their name and simple words, using them in sentences.
2) Copy down words the teacher dictates.
3) Develop motor skills such as stringing, insertion, piling things
up, organizing things in a series, pasting, cutting, assembling,
and tearing (as when you tear up tissue paper for an arts and
crafts project) by commands in Spanish.
4) Be able to copy and draw or write different symbols and signs.
C) In the area of sensibility and respect:
By the end of the 3 year program, students should be able to:
1) Participate and enjoy the work, not just alone, but in a group.
2) Learn to respect themselves as well as others and also private
property.
3) Have raised their self-esteem (trust and safety in themselves)
and the satisfaction of their finished product when they complete
a project.
4) Enjoy reading.
5) Incorporate etiquette in respect and solidarity for their
superiors and others.
6) Develop a likeability of art and music and all other kinds of art.
7) Develop a love and respect for their country and their traditions.
8) Be confident in speaking Spanish.
9) Feel good about coming to school.
10) Feel a belonging in their school, with their classmates and
teacher.
11) Develop respect for nature and life in all they do.
12) Gain respect for diversity.
| Vision, Goals and Philosophy Our Vision Our Goal BTBS Philosophy BTLA Philosophy |
Bell Tower Language Academy is a unique and distinctive
language learning program for children with locations in the Los
Angeles area in CA, that is characterized by fostering their
students' self-esteem and confidence, developing their
academic competence while building the necessary language
abilities for an effective social interaction.
Our program is much more than just language classes. We
booster our program with multiple learning experiences that
promote their integral growth including components such as
dance, music, literature, arts, history and language, in a full
immersion program that is conducted completely in Spanish
and/or Mandarin..
Because we believe in supporting parents to foster the growth of
their children emotionally, physically, socially and intellectually,
we encourage and support parents to participate in this learning
process.
Teachers work in conjunction with parents to master their child’s
abilities and provide necessary support for the child’s success.
Working together as a team will help our students achieve their
goal.
Adult classes can be arranged by request.
language learning program for children with locations in the Los
Angeles area in CA, that is characterized by fostering their
students' self-esteem and confidence, developing their
academic competence while building the necessary language
abilities for an effective social interaction.
Our program is much more than just language classes. We
booster our program with multiple learning experiences that
promote their integral growth including components such as
dance, music, literature, arts, history and language, in a full
immersion program that is conducted completely in Spanish
and/or Mandarin..
Because we believe in supporting parents to foster the growth of
their children emotionally, physically, socially and intellectually,
we encourage and support parents to participate in this learning
process.
Teachers work in conjunction with parents to master their child’s
abilities and provide necessary support for the child’s success.
Working together as a team will help our students achieve their
goal.
Adult classes can be arranged by request.
Our program provides education in all areas of a child’s
development: social, emotional, cognitive, and physical. Active
exploration is encouraged through learning areas and interaction
with adults and peers.
The difficulty, complexity, and challenge of activities increase as
the child develops understanding of concepts and skills. The
program offers a balance of indoor and outdoor activities, restful
and active movement activities, and a varied curriculum
encompassing readiness, art, music, drama, library, computer,
physical education, math, science, and social awareness.
Each child is an individual. Teachers observe and record each
child’s special interests and developmental progress in order to
meet the needs of children who demonstrate unusual interest
and capabilities outside the normal developmental range. Our
program is designed to develop character, integrity, self-esteem,
and positive feelings toward learning.
The BTBS mission, in partnership with families and
communities, is to provide high quality, developmentally
appropriate early childhood education, which will prepare all
children for a positive educational start.
development: social, emotional, cognitive, and physical. Active
exploration is encouraged through learning areas and interaction
with adults and peers.
The difficulty, complexity, and challenge of activities increase as
the child develops understanding of concepts and skills. The
program offers a balance of indoor and outdoor activities, restful
and active movement activities, and a varied curriculum
encompassing readiness, art, music, drama, library, computer,
physical education, math, science, and social awareness.
Each child is an individual. Teachers observe and record each
child’s special interests and developmental progress in order to
meet the needs of children who demonstrate unusual interest
and capabilities outside the normal developmental range. Our
program is designed to develop character, integrity, self-esteem,
and positive feelings toward learning.
The BTBS mission, in partnership with families and
communities, is to provide high quality, developmentally
appropriate early childhood education, which will prepare all
children for a positive educational start.
