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Cupertino Language Immersion Program (CLIP) is an alternative K-8 education program located at R.I. Meyerholz Elementary (K-5) and Sam H. Lawson Middle School (6-8) in the Cupertino Union School District (CUSD). It is one of four alternative programs in the district where enrollment is decided by lottery.
Employing a two-way language immersion model, CLIP’s goals are to develop biliteracy, enrich culturally and achieve academic proficiency that meet or exceed the district guidelines.
Starting in the 1998-1999 school year with a single Kindergarten class, CLIP’s Mandarin Immersion Program has grown to expand through eighth grade in 2006.
Funding
CUSD supports CLIP with teachers, facilities, and English curriculum. All aspects of the Mandarin curriculum are financed by grants and donations. Donations are routed through the CLIP Community Organization (CLIPCO), a non-profit fundraising organization.
History
- 1998: Pilot Mandarin enrichment program, 10% of school day at L.P. Collins Elementary
- 1999: Expanded to two-way Mandarin immersion
- 2003: Received US Department of Education Grant $500k over 2003-06
- 2004: Relocated to R.I. Meyerholz Elementary School
- 2006: Expanded to Sam H. Lawson Middle School