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Our Program

The dual language immersion program at Brookhurst, also known as the Global Leadership and Language Academy, is a program that is focused on developing bilingual, biliterate, and multicultural student leaders.

Program Requirements:

To qualify for the dual immersion program, an incoming 7th-grade student must currently be enrolled in a K-6th dual immersion language program OR be a heritage speaker and complete the following two steps.

1. Fill out the interest form.

Dual Language Immersion (GLLA) Interest Form

Step 2: Take and pass the Spanish Placement Test to qualify for Dual Immersion and Spanish Speakers 2 as a 7th grader.

Courses at Brookhurst

Students will enroll in the following courses:

7th grade:

Spanish Speakers 2
Medieval World History Honors (Spanish)
Science Honors (Spanish)

8th grade:

Spanish Speakers 3
US History Honors (Spanish)
Science Honors (Spanish)

Program Sequence

6 Year Global Leadership and Language Academy

Brookhurst JHS to Savanna HS Pathway

class schedule

Program Expectations

Community Service Hours
Recommended C or better in Core classes (English, History, Science, Math)
Recommended: C or better in Spanish class

Teachers

Padilla

Science Teacher: Ricardo Padilla

padilla_r@auhsd.us

I was born and raised in La Habra, CA.

I earned a Bachelor's in chemistry from Cal State Fullerton and also went to the University of Georgia. I received my Masters and Credential from National University.>

I have been teaching for 26 years. I started teaching at South Junior High and taught there for 20 years. During those years I was the department chair for 15 years and professional development coordinator for a year.

I was part of TACIB grant from Cal State Fullerton and earned my biliteracy credential.

I have been at Brookhurst, teaching the GLLA science program for 6 years. I also teach 8th-grade science and also teach honors 7th-grade science for the Cambridge Virtual Academy.

I also emcee Awards night. I have been doing this event at Brookhurst and South for 6 years.

Pinedo

Spanish Teacher: Stephanie Pinedo

pinedotopete_s@auhsd.us

I grew up in Anaheim, CA. I went to Gauer Elementary, Brookhusrt Jr High, and Savanna High School. I went to Cal State Long Beach and earned my Bachelor's Degree in Spanish with a minor in Latin American Studies. I earned my Master's Degree from Cal State Fullerton in 2014. I have taught for 15 years and have been at Brookhurst for 6 years.

portrait of Ms. Sanchez

History Teacher: Xitlaly Sanchez

sanchez_x@auhsd.us

I was born and raised in Santa Ana, CA. I earned a dual BA in Sociology and in Latin American and Caribbean Studies from Scripps College. I earned my MA in Urban Education and my teaching credential from UCLA’s Teacher Education Program.

While in college, I had the opportunity to study abroad in Cuba, where I took history, sociology, gender studies, and biology classes at the University of Havana.

After college, I taught English as a second language in Mexico City as a Fulbright Scholar. I have taught 7-12 grade history in Los Angeles, CA, and Santa Ana, CA.

This is my fourth year at Brookhurst Jr High. I teach 8th grade U.S. History and 7th grade World History in Spanish as part of the GLLA program. I am also our Community School Teacher Lead.

During my free time, I enjoy hiking, cooking, dancing, and reading.

We respectfully acknowledge that the Anaheim Union High School District is located on the ancestral land of the Gabrielino/Tongva people.
We gratefully acknowledge those on whose ancestral homelands we gather, as well as the diverse and vibrant Native communities who make their home here today.

AUHSD NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

The Anaheim Union High School District prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying based on a person’s actual or perceived ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, immigration status, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics in its programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Title IX Coordinator for Students: TitleIX@auhsd.us and (714)999-5621; Equity Compliance Officer for Students: EquityComplianceOfficer@auhsd.us and (714)999-5621; 504 Coordinator: 504Coordinator@auhsd.us and (714)999-5408.

601 N. Brookhurst Ave., Anaheim, CA 92801
Phone: (714) 999-3613
Fax: (714) 999-1764

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