Points of Pride
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1st Point of Pride: National Association for Bilingual Education Bus Tour Visit |
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Description of the initiative or special recognition: On February 19, 2025, Unidos Dual Language School hosted 28 bilingual educators for the first day of the National Association for Bilingual Educators (N.A.B.E.) 54th Annual International Conference. The event featured a spirited welcome with a performance by the Forest Park High School marching band and meals prepared by Charles Drew High School’s Culinary Arts students. Guests observed the school’s dual language immersion program in action, including Math, Science, ESOL, and Spanish instruction. The day concluded with a panel of parents, students, and teachers sharing personal insights into the impact of bilingual education and the Unidos community.  
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2nd Point of Pride: Data Dinner with parents and students |
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Description of the initiative or special recognition: At our Data Dinner Date, held in January, families came together for a special evening where parents shared a meal with their scholars while diving into student achievement data. In a warm, supportive setting, students took the lead—explaining their progress and goals. Families left not only with full hearts but also with valuable resources to continue supporting their scholar’s growth at home. 
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3rd Point of Pride: Science Olympiad |
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Description of the initiative or special recognition: Unidos students competed against other schools and left as champions! K-2 placed 2nd and 3-5 in first place.
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4th Point of Pride: Community Connections |
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Description of the initiative or special recognition: Each year we extend invitations to our community for Hispanic Heritage and Black History. These celebrations show that as a united school we can and must celebrate all cultures, with one goal in mind-Community! |
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Explanation of the impact it is having within the school: Our Hispanic Heritage Month and Black History Month celebrations had a powerful impact on our school community, creating meaningful opportunities for students and families to learn, honor, and celebrate diverse cultures. From the flavorful Taste of Unidos food event to the inspiring Black History Fashion Show, each activity fostered pride, awareness, and unity. These months were filled with joyful learning experiences that deepened cultural understanding and strengthened the bonds within our Unidos family. 
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5th Point of Pride: College and Career Ready Performance Index-83.9% |
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Description of the initiative or special recognition: Unidos Dual Language School is proud to celebrate a year of outstanding academic success! With a CCRPI single score of 83.9, Unidos ranks as the 4th highest performing school in the district and proudly holds the title of the #1 performing elementary school in the district. To honor this incredible achievement, students, faculty, staff, and parent volunteers came together for a vibrant 80’s Glow Party, celebrating the hard work and dedication that made it possible. In April, Unidos received additional statewide recognition from the Governor’s Office of Student Achievement, earning the prestigious Silver Award for Greatest Gains. As one of only 146 schools in Georgia recognized for exceptional academic growth—and one of just 30 to receive the Silver Award—Unidos is among the top 5% of schools statewide for progress over the last three years. These accomplishments reflect the collective effort, resilience, and excellence of the entire Unidos community. |