Melvin Velasquez
Dual Language Academy
Principal of Dual Language Academy
Years at EP
What attracted you to EP?
What’s the best part of your job?
How does your passion align with EP’s vision?
Laura Alvarez
Laura Alvarez
Laura Alvarez
Dual Language Academy
Dual Language Assistant Principal
Years at EP
What attracted you to EP?
What’s the best part of your job?
How does your passion align with EP’s vision?
Laura Alvarez
Laura Alvarez
Dual Language Academy Newsletters and Announcements
Newsletters and Announcements
Dual Language Academy Newsletters and Announcements
Dual Language Academy Newsletters and Announcements
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Dual Language Academy Newsletters and Announcements
Dual Language Academy Newsletters and Announcements
Uniform Complaint Procedure (UCP)
Uniform Complaint Procedure (UCP) 2025
Uniform Complaint Procedure (UCP) 2025
What is a complaint?
A complaint is a written and signed statement alleging a violation of federal or state laws or regulations, which may include an allegation of unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying. If the complainant is unable to put the complaint in writing, due to conditions such as a disability or illiteracy, the agency shall assist the complainant in the filing of the complaint.
UCP Complaints
A complaint regarding the violation of specific federal and state programs that use categorical funds such as Adult Education, After School Education and Safety, Agricultural Vocational Education, American Indian Education Centers, American Indian Early Childhood Education, Career Technical Education, Child Care and Development, Consolidated Categorical Aid, Foster Youth Services, Local Control Funding Formula and Local Control Accountability Plans, Migrant Education, Nutrition Services, Regional Occupational Centers, School Facilities, Special Education, Tobacco-Use Prevention Education, and Unlawful Pupil Fees are considered UCP complaints. UCP complaints are filed with the district superintendent or their designee.
UCP Policy and Procedures (English)
UCP Policy and Procedures (Spanish)
UCP Annual Notice (English)
UCP Annual Notice (Spanish)
Olivia Cortes
Principal
Office 100
149 North White Rd, San Jose, CA 95127
1-408-426-6586
oliviacortes@escuelapopular.org
Williams Complaints
A Williams Complaint, another type of UCP complaint, regards instructional materials, emergency or urgent facilities conditions that pose a threat to the health and safety of pupils, and teacher vacancy or misassignment and may be filed anonymously. Williams Complaints are filed with the principal, or their designee, of the school in which the complaint arises. Schools have complaint forms available for these types of complaints, but will not reject a complaint if the form is not used as long as the complaint is submitted in writing.
Williams Policies & Procedures Eng. & Spa.
Williams Classroom Notice Eng. & Spa.
Williams Complaints Form (English)
Williams Complaints Form (Spanish)
Uniform Complaint Procedure (UCP)
Uniform Complaint Procedure (UCP)
Merle Boxill
Dual Language Academy
Co-Director: Curriculum and instruction
Merle Boxill
Co-Director: Curriculum and instruction
Merle Boxill was born on Saint Lucia in the Caribbean. Over 30 years ago she met Lidia Requerin -- and together they worked to improve education within the Latino community.
Years at EP
What attracted you to EP?
What’s the best part of your job?
How does your passion align with EP’s vision?
Merle Boxill
Merle Boxill
After School Program
After School Programs
After School Programs
We are non-profit after-school program with a great homework center, enrichments, activities, and sports! Our fee is $75 for the school year, scholarships are available.
20 to 1 Student / Teacher Ratio
Our ratio is 20 to 1 from Kinder to 8th graders! The program’s policy is that each student must attend a minimum of 15 hours a week for elementary and middle school.
After school Program Schedule
We are open and closed based on EP school schedule. Our weekly program hours are Monday-Friday: 2:00pm-6:30pm.
Boys and Girls Clubs of Silicon Valley
Mission: To inspire and empower all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring adults.
Core Programs: Sports, Fitness and Recreation, Education & Career Development, Arts & Cultural Enrichment, Character & Leadership, Health & Life-Skills and Technology
About Boys & Girls Clubs of Silicon Valley
Founded in 1944, BGCSV is a non-profit youth development organization that offers innovative and effective afterschool and summer enrichment programs primarily for low income, at-risk Santa Clara County youth ages 6-18 years. BGCSV serves approximately 3,000 regular members at 13 Clubhouse locations in San Jose, Morgan Hill, and Gilroy. The majority of the youth we serve are living in economically depressed, high crime neighborhoods with an absence of adult role models or mentors.
Silicon Valley’s future prosperity is dependent upon growing a middle-class workforce ready to meet the global demands of a knowledge-based economy. We know that the path to building our future workforce is preparing local youth with the skills required to succeed in college and a career. We aim to help close the opportunity gap to achieve greater economic, political, and social equality among disadvantaged youth and the communities in which they live.
BGCSV takes a holistic approach to creating well-rounded, confident, and healthy youth and aims to provide programs and services that speak to all aspects of a child’s development. To achieve these goals, comprehensive curricula are provided within the following Core Enrichment Program Areas that address the academic, linguistic and cognitive growth, and emotional and social needs of youth. Core Program Areas are age and developmentally appropriate; are supportive of the diversity of children and families served, including culture and language; and are operationally efficient and effective.
About our programs
A chartered affiliate of Boys & Girls Clubs of America, BGCSV utilizes a proven youth development strategy that nurtures young people’s self-esteem by instilling in them a sense of belonging, usefulness, competence, and influence. Clubs engage youth in mentoring relationships with caring adults and offer age-appropriate and diverse programs provided by trained youth development staff, supplemented by hundreds of volunteers in these core area programs: Technology, Character & Leadership, Education & Career, Arts & Cultural Enrichment, Health & Life Skills, and Sports, Fitness & Recreation.
Dual Language Academy Student Handbook
Dual Language Academy Student Handbook
2016-17 English Student Handbook
Spanish Student Handbook 2016-17
Dual Language Academy Student Handbook
Dual Language Academy Student Handbook
Letter from the Principal Dual Language Academy
Dual Language Academy
Fundadora: Lidia Reguerín
Directora Ejecutiva: Patricia Reguerín
Queridos estudiantes y familias de nuestra Academia de Doble Inmersión (DL),
Le damos la bienvenida al año escolar 2021-22.
Juntos vamos a seguir desarrollando relaciones y prácticas que aseguren que cada estudiante se sienta seguro, respetado y amado. También queremos continuar nuestro enfoque en el progreso académico alineado con Estándares Comunes de California.
Las expectativas de la escuela son: 1) Estar en su asiento a las 8:30 am, 2) Siga el código de vestimenta de la escuela, 3) Respetar a sí mismo y a los demás. Apoyenos al revisar estas expectativas con su estudiante a diario.
Por favor, sepa que si usted tiene un éxito, pregunta, duda o comentario puede comunicarse con nosotros llamando a la oficina de la escuela o por correo electrónico. No dude en comunicarse con nosotros en todo momento.
Todas las familias son valorados y su participación es una parte integral de la educación de su hijo. Con su apoyo, sabemos que vamos a tener un año escolar sobresaliente!
Lourdes Mendiola-lourdesmendiola@escuelapopular.org
Oficina: (408) 275-7190
Vamos Jaguares Vamos!
Founder: Lidia Reguerin
Executive Director Patricia Reguerin
Dear Dual-Language Academy Students and Families,
We welcome you to the 2021-22 school year.
Together we will continue to develop relationships and practices that will assure every student feels safe, respected, and loved. We also want to continue our focus on making academic progress aligned with California’s Common Core Standards.
The school’s expectations are: 1) Be in your school seat at 8:30, 2) Follow school dress code, 3) Respect yourself and others. Please support us by reviewing these expectations with your students daily.
Please know that if you have a success, question, concern, or comment you can reach us by calling the school’s office or by email. Please feel free to approach us on campus if needed.
Please know that all families are valued and your participation is an integral part of your child’s education. With your support we know that we will have an outstanding school year!
Lourdes Mendiola-lourdesmendiola@escuelapopular.org
Office: (408) 275-7190
GO JAGUARS GO!!!
Letter from the Principal Dual Language Academy
Letter from the Principal Dual Language Academy
Family and Student Resources
Family and Student Resources
AFLC (Youth) Graduation Requirements:
To be eligible for graduation from Escuela Popular Accelerated Family Learning Center, students must meet the following requirements:
A: History/Social Science – Three years (30 credits), including one year of World History, one year of U.S. History, one-half year of U.S. Government, and one-half year of U.S. Economics
B: English – Three years of English (30 credits) that includes frequent and regular writing, reading of classic and modern literature, and practice listening and speaking, including English 2, English 3, and English 4.
C: Mathematics – Two years of mathematics (20 credits) that include the topics covered in elementary and advanced algebra and two- and three-dimensional geometry, including Pre-Algebra and Algebra (Three years recommended, Geometry)
D: Science — Two years of science (20 credits) providing fundamental knowledge, including biology and physical science.
E: Foreign Language or Performing Arts – One year (10 credits) of the same language other than English, Art or Dance.
F: Physical Education – Two years of Physical Education (20 credits).
G: Electives – 70 credits, equivalent seven year-long courses.
Community Service – All students are required to complete 40 hours of community service prior to graduating (5 credits)
Total: 205 credits to obtain a high school diploma
CTC (Adult) Graduation Requirements:
A: History/Social Science – Three years (30 credits), including one year of World History, one year of U.S. History, one-half year of U.S. Government, and one-half year of U.S. Economics
B: English – Three years of English (40 credits) that includes frequent and regular writing, reading of classic and modern literature, and practice listening and speaking, including English 2, English 3, and/or English 4 with a minimum completion of English 2 and English 3.
C: Mathematics – Two years of mathematics (20 credits) that include the topics covered in Integrated Math 1 and Integrated Math 2, (three years recommended, Integrated Math 3 or Pre-Calculus).
D: Science — Two years of science (20 credits) including Biology and Physical Science.
E: Foreign Language or Performing Arts – One year (10 credits) of the same language other than English, Art or Dance.
F: Physical Education – One years of Physical Education (20 credits).
G: Electives – 60 credits, equivalent six year-long courses.
Total: 200 credits to obtain a high school diploma
Family and Student Resources
Family and Student Resources
San Juana Ochoa
Dual Language Academy
San Juana Ochoa
Treasurer, Board of Directors
and
Curriculum and Instruction Co-Director
SanJuana Ochoa is currently a Vice Principal of Escuela Popular. She began at EP as a student in 1986 and soon after she was recruited by EP’s founder, Lidia Reguerin, to become an ESL teacher.
San Juana Ochoa
San Juana Ochoa