Dual Language and Asian Studies High School has been in service since 2003. The school offers two languages which are English and Mandarin Chinese. Their education program is especially ambitious because studies suggests that people need five to seven years of education to become truly adept at a second language which is far more than the four years of the typical high school program. The curriculum is continually being reviewed, evaluated, and adjusted to meet the needs of students. Additionally, staff analyzes state and local test results as a means of changing curriculum and instruction. Its technology environment supports students, teachers and administrators. The instructional direction is to integrate technology into all phases of the academic curriculum. The effective use of technology in standards-based, curriculum rich lessons will achieve high standards for students. This state of the art technological environment includes Internet access, wireless local area Network, enhanced peripherals, and web-based instructional delivery systems.
