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Randall World Languages School reports enrollment growth, expands Mandarin pilot and asks board for master‑planning
Summary
Randall World Languages School told trustees it has passed 300 students, doubled reclassification candidates for English fluency, and is aging a Mandarin pilot (now through grade 2) with plans to add club offerings; trustees requested a study session and 30–60 day updates on registration workflow problems affecting enrollment.
Principals and program leaders described substantial early‑year gains at Randall World Languages School during the Sept. 9 board meeting. The principal reported enrollment surpassed 300 students ("We are at 303 as of yesterday"), two full TK classrooms, and that Hispanic language learners exceeded expected I‑Ready growth percentages in prior years. The school said the number of students scoring at the highest level for reclassification to English fluent status has nearly doubled.
The principal outlined a deliberate plan to "age up" the Mandarin pilot: 10% of instructional time in TK–1 is delivered through songs, PE and oral activities; second grade adds character instruction and foundational literacy in characters; the district aims to proceed year‑by‑year so students can reach high‑school Mandarin honors/AP pathways. The principal also proposed club‑style options to give older students exposure to Mandarin outside their gradeband.
Trustees pressed staff on a registration/assignment problem that can leave interested families automatically assigned to their default home school. Board members requested the superintendent provide updates every 30–60 days until the issue is resolved and asked staff to prepare a master‑plan study session to coordinate program growth and transfer rules across immersion programs.
On extracurriculars, the principal said folklorico, band and other cultural programs are active and largely supported through school resources and grants; costs for things like shoes or instrument rental are mitigated by school assistance when needed. "If a kiddo wants to participate, we do everything in our power to make sure they do," the principal said.
The board took no separate vote on program changes; it requested continued reporting and a formal study session on program planning.
