School 17-Enrico Fermi unveiled its brand new STEM lab earlier this month, giving students daily access to robotics kits and high-tech coding tools. The school also is reaping the rewards of its dual-language immersion track, with more students reaching bilingual milestones at an earlier age than in previous years. The campus also earned regional recognition for its innovative “Family Literacy” nights that help parents support reading at home.

Q1. In what ways does School 17-Enrico Fermi’s dual-language immersion program support students’ long-term growth as bilinguals?

Ans. Students spend half of their day learning in English and half in Spanish to become truly academically bilingual.

Q2. Are there any health or medical resources available on the School 17-Enrico Fermi campus for students and families?

Ans. Our on-campus health center provides basic exams and wellness resources to keep our students healthy and ready.

Q3. What sort of hands-on robotics and coding kits are available in the School 17-Enrico Fermi STEM lab?

Ans. Students use interactive blocks and simple software to solve engineering problems, igniting early enthusiasm for technical careers.

Q4. How do School 17-Enrico Fermi engage parents in their “Family Wellness” cooking and nutrition workshops?

Ans. In our campus kitchen, we hold evening classes where families cook healthy meals together and learn about balanced nutrition.

Q5. Does School 17-Enrico Fermi have any student-run clubs dedicated to local JOSANA neighborhood history?

Ans. Our club, called "Neighborhood Historians," gathers oral histories from local residents and builds digital archives of the history of the JOSANA area.