About Us

Alvin S. Hatch Elementary School is committed to helping children become lifelong learners in an environment that values academic excellence and global understanding. Our school is unique in the Cabrillo Unified School District because we provide two pathways of learning for students: English-Only (Traditional): Instruction is offered in English. Academic instruction is offered in English in alignment with all other district elementary schools.Two-Way Bilingual Immersion (Spanish and English): Starting in Kindergarten, instruction is offered in Spanish 90% of the time, and English is introduced gradually over the years. By 5th grade, students are taught in each language 50% of the time. By the end of high school, students in the TWBI program are fluent and literate in both languages. We are also fortunate to have several student teachers and interns on campus each year due to strong partnerships with Stanford University and the Amity Institute. Our parent organizations (PTO, SIPA, and ELAC) allow parents to become active members of the Hatch community and support the school in many wonderful ways.