Gōng xǐ fā cái! Eastlake Elementary marked the Year of the Dog with a school‑wide assembly that brought Mandarin language and culture to life. Students sang, performed skits, and spoke in Chinese, demonstrating the confidence they build in the school’s Chinese Immersion program.
About Eastlake’s Chinese Immersion program
Begin in first grade, grow through sixth. Eastlake Elementary offers a Mandarin Dual Language Immersion (DLI) program that starts in 1st grade and continues through 6th grade. Students spend half of the day learning in Chinese and the other half in English, building bilingual, biliterate skills while meeting Utah core standards.
How to apply & selection
- Application required: Families submit an application during the annual window.
- Random selection: Participating students are randomly selected for available seats.
- Next steps: Confirm current timelines, forms, and openings with Eastlake or the Jordan School District DLI office.
Tip: Ask about sibling preference and middle/high school continuation pathways to plan beyond elementary years.
Inside Eastlake Elementary
Light‑filled spaces support learning. The school’s two‑story design features large windows in each classroom, collaboration kivas, a media center, a spacious gym with stage, and a computer lab. Additionally, Eastlake sits next to a large park with play areas and facilities for soccer, tennis, basketball, and swimming.
A school designed for walking
Walkability was intentional. Daybreak placed Eastlake Elementary near the center of the neighborhood so most students can walk to school, which reduces parent drop‑offs and lessens demand on district busing.
Daybreak schools overview (2018)
As of the original post, Daybreak included three K–6 public schools—Daybreak Elementary, Eastlake Elementary, and the new Golden Fields Elementary—plus Early Light Academy (K–9 charter) and American Academy of Innovation (6–12 charter). Middle‑ and high‑school students typically attended Copper Mountain Middle and Herriman High.
Archive context: Boundaries, school lineups, and continuation paths may have changed since 2018. Verify current details with Jordan School District.
Related links
- Original post: Eastlake Elementary Celebrates the Chinese New Year (2018)
- Eastlake Elementary — Chinese Immersion · Jordan School District — Dual Language Immersion
- Daybreak Schools overview
FAQs
What grades can enroll?
The Chinese Immersion program begins in 1st grade and continues through 6th grade.
How is the day split?
Students learn half the day in Mandarin and half in English, rotating by teacher and subject.
How do we apply?
Submit the district application during the posted window; seats are filled by random selection. Check current instructions on the Eastlake or Jordan District sites.
