HAWTHORN SCH OF DUAL LANGUAGE

Hawthorn Sch of Dual Language is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Hawthorn CCSD 73 school district, located in Vernon Hills, IL with about 413 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 29 teachers, Hawthorn Sch of Dual Language has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Hawthorn School of Dual Language, located in Vernon Hills, Illinois, is a unique public school that operates as part of the Hawthorn District 73 school system. Its primary mission is to provide students with a rigorous academic foundation while fostering biliteracy and biculturalism. Through its specialized dual-language immersion program, the school teaches core curriculum in both English and Spanish, allowing students to develop high levels of proficiency in two languages by the time they reach middle school.

Beyond language acquisition, the school emphasizes the development of global citizenship and cultural competency. The learning environment is designed to be inclusive and supportive, encouraging students to appreciate diverse perspectives and communicate effectively across cultures. By integrating language learning with a standard academic curriculum, Hawthorn School of Dual Language prepares its students not only for future academic success but also for the demands of an increasingly interconnected, multilingual workforce.

For more information, contact Hawthorn Sch of Dual Language at (847) 990-4900 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.