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CLIP

The Cupertino Language Immersion Program (CLIP) is a K-8 Alternative School Program in CUSD.  The 6-8th Grade students attend Miller Middle School.

Mission Statement: CLIP's (Cupertino Language Immersion Program) mission is to prepare students to live and compete in a global and culturally diverse workplace by providing instruction in both Mandarin and English. The program instills curiosity, intellectual flexibility, and a lifelong enjoyment of learning in our children.

Goals:

  • Provide CLIP students the opportunity to develop high levels of proficiency in understanding, speaking, reading, writing, and communicating in Mandarin.
  • Communicate effectively in both languages, and achieve proficiency in all academic subjects that will meet or exceed district guidelines.
  • Develop in the students an international perspective and appreciation for cultural diversity. This program is based on a model where the target language, Mandarin, is a vehicle of instruction, not the focus.

Students in the CLIP program take two courses in Mandarin (30%) and five courses in English (70%).

A typical schedule for a CLIP student includes the following classes:

Physical Education
Mandarin
Social Studies in Mandarin
Language Arts
Math 
Science
Elective Course

CLIP Enrollment: CLIP is an Alternate School embedded within Miller. Interested families must attend one of the two mandatory information sessions offered and participate in the district open enrollment process.  

Info Sessions for 25-26 school year:

MEETING #1: 
TBD

MEETING #2
TBD

For information about the CLIPCO organization:  CLIPCO

Information Sessions