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About Our School
Over four decades, Cali Calmécac has evolved into a cornerstone of Windsor’s educational landscape—a charter institution grounded in dual-language immersion, cultural celebration, and supportive learning, while continuously striving for academic excellence and community nourishment.
🌱 Origins & Founding
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Established July 1, 1980, as part of Windsor Unified School District. In 1987, it transitioned from a general elementary into a dual-immersion charter program .
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The name “Calmécac” evokes the Aztec term for a highly esteemed school for priests—a nod to rigorous bilingual education .
📚 Mission & Curriculum
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From early on, Cali Calmécac adopted a 90/10 two‑way bilingual immersion model, teaching primarily in Spanish (90%) in early grades and gradually increasing English exposure .
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The curriculum prepares students to be biliterate, bilingual, cross-culturally competent, and ready for post-secondary success .
🌎 Cultural Enrichment & Community
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The school highlights rich cultural traditions, including Día de Muertos and folkloric festivals, nurturing cultural pride through arts, music, and performance .
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Annual events—like Spring Spring Festival and Move‑a‑Thon—have been part of the community fabric since the late '80s .
🎓 Growth, Achievements & Support
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Programs to uplift struggling students include small‑group reading interventions, classroom aides, leveled English Language Development (ELD) classes, and peer tutoring.
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The communty at Cali Calmécac is focused on the whole child, and creating future citizens who are educated and culturally competent.
📈 Present Day
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Currently, the school enrolls ~1,100 students in TK-8th grade, with about 37% classified as English learners. There is also a preschool program.
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Students from Cali Cali Calmécac emerge from their 9 years with us a culturally educated world citizens ready to embrace what ever comes next.
Meet Our Administrators
SCHOOL BIO
ABOUT OUR SCHOOL
Cali Calmécac Language Academy brings together Spanish and English speaking students to help them become bilingual and bi-literate while promoting cross-cultural understanding and academic excellence. Programs such as intensive, small-group reading instruction, paraprofessionals, after-school programs, carefully leveled ELD classes for English learners, and cross-age tutoring provide extra support for students who are not thriving at grade-level.
Our students in grades TK-8 benefit from programs that promote positive social interaction and personal development. A gardening and nutrition program has enriched students' health and our curricula with project-based learning activities. The gardens themselves help beautify our campus year-round. We constantly strive to create a school wide, college-going culture. Students are publicly rewarded for their scholastic progress and achievement both on State and school-based measures. Our graduates are strongly encouraged to continue their language education as they enter high school and are provided the opportunity at the local high school to apply for The Seal of Biliteracy, recognizing their bilingual achievements and alerting future employers to the extent of their abilities.
Parents are a vital part of our school community and are always welcome. We recognize parents as their children's first and most important teacher. Therefore, the Cali Calmécac Language Academy staff encourages active participation and frequent communication between school and home.