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Board to phase out elementary French as families strongly favor Spanish
Summary
Principal reported a steady decline in French enrollment and that 85% of incoming families prefer Spanish; the board was advised to discontinue new French enrollments while allowing current sixth graders to complete French through eighth grade.
Principal Nate Blackmer told the board enrollment data show a consistent decline in French participation and a strong parent preference for Spanish; administration recommended discontinuing the French language program for future cohorts while grandfathering current sixth graders through eighth grade.
Blackmer cited packet data that "85% of incoming families have indicated a preference for Spanish," a pattern he said mirrors neighboring districts. Officials said the change would be cost-neutral and that Lake Forest High School will continue to offer a beginning French option for incoming secondary students.
