DINÉ IMMERSION


Grade Hours in Diné Instruction Percentage of Diné Instruction
 Kindergarten to First 6 hours 100 percent
 2nd 5 hours  80 percent
 3rd 3.5 hours 60 percent
 4th  3 hours  50 percent
 5th  2.5 hours  40 percent
 6th 2 hours 30 percent
 7th-12th  2 hours  20 percent

Navajo Language classes are set up as follows:

ELEMENTARY: K-6th: Diné Culture/Language Teacher

Teaches: Diné language and Culture in all core areas.

 

MIDDLE SCHOOL: 7th-8th: Diné Culture/Language Teacher

Teaches: Diné Language. Culture, History and Sociology

 

HIGH SCHOOL: 9th-12th: Diné Culture/Language Teacher

Teaches: Diné Language I and II, Diné Journalism and Diné Government

 

Other School Wide Extra Curricular Activities and Events:

Diné Spelling Bee

Diné Culture Bowl

Annual Diné Traditional Song and Dance Festival

Native American Culture Club

  • Diné Traditional Singing and Dancing Club
  • Pow-Wow Singing and Dancing Club
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