Student life
Explore student activities, programs, traditions, and everyday life at Lorain Bilingual Academy.
At Lorain Bilingual Academy, students grow in a joyful and inclusive environment where language, culture, and community are celebrated every day. As the only bilingual school in Lorain, students thrive in a setting that honors their heritage while building confidence and connection through daily experiences.
Specialized Learning Environments
Students learn and play in dynamic spaces that support creativity, performance, and movement:
- Art Room
- Cafeteria
- Gym with Theater Stage
Positive School Culture Program
A schoolwide behavior system reinforces positive choices and builds a strong sense of teamwork.
- Students earn points for good behavior, which they can redeem as “Coqui Cash” at the school store
- Classes are divided into teams that compete throughout the year for a grand prize
- Parents can follow their child’s progress through ClassDojo
Dress Code
Students follow a simple dress code designed to support focus and school readiness.
- School appropriate clothing
- View full Dress Code →
Field Trips & Learning Excursions
Hands-on learning comes to life through a wide range of off-campus experiences:
- Black River Landing
- Cleveland Museum of Natural History
- Greater Cleveland Aquarium
- Lake Erie Crushers games
- Lake Erie Science & Nature Center
- Local parks
- Lorain Historical Society
- Palace Theatre
(Some field trips are reward-based)
Student Activities & School Traditions
Special events and traditions help students build friendships, celebrate culture, and feel a sense of pride and belonging:
- Back to School Bash
- Three themed dances each year
- End of the Year Bash
- Kindergarten and 8th Grade Graduation
- Themed Spirit WKs (Christmas, Spring, etc.)
- Hispanic Cultural Event with student projects on display
- Pep Rallies (at least 3 per year)
- Cavs Crew visits
- Stay in the Game School – special appearances by Browns Mascot Chomps
- Community events with El Centro
Clubs
Students develop new skills and express themselves through a variety of enrichment clubs:
- Arts & Crafts (Grades K–5)
- Choir (Grades 6–8)
- Dance (Grades K–8)
- LEGO® Engineering (Grades K–5)
- Music Theory (Grades K–8)
- Spanish Club (Grades K–8)