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Parent Notification for New and Continuing ESL Program Students

Parent Notification for New and Continuing ESL Program Students. Central High School Jefferson County Public Schools. AGENDA. Welcome & Introductions Reasons for ESL identification & need for placement in ESL Level of English proficiency Academic achievement

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Parent Notification for New and Continuing ESL Program Students

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  1. Parent Notification for New and ContinuingESL Program Students Central High School Jefferson County Public Schools

  2. AGENDA • Welcome & Introductions • Reasons for ESL identification & need for placement in ESL • Level of English proficiency • Academic achievement • How ESL will meet educational strengths and needs of student • How ESL program will help child learn English and meet academic standards • Exit ESL Program requirements • Expected rate of transition out of ESL classes • Graduation requirements • ESL parent rights and responsibilities

  3. ESL at Central High School • ESL Teachers: Lisa Morris:Trans 2, Junior and Senior English Ann Walsh: Trans 1, 2, 3, and 4 • Bilingual Instructor: Jill Harmer: Spanish

  4. Why is my child in ESL? • The law requires that language minority students be identified so that services can be offered.

  5. How quickly does one learn English? • If a student has had an uninterrupted education and is literate in her/his first language, full English language proficiency can happen in 3-5 years • If a student has had interrupted schooling and has first language literacy, full English language proficiency usually takes 5-7 years • If a student has had no opportunity for formal education and/or does not read and write in her/his native language, full English language proficiency may take 7-10 years or longer

  6. How is my child’s level of English proficiency measured? • W-APT – WIDA-ACCESS Placement Test • ACCESS – Assessing Comprehension and Communication in English State to State • Our goal is fluency in speaking, listening, reading, and writing: 5.0+ composite score on the test that is given in January. (Other factors may determine readiness to exit ESL program classes.)

  7. What does my child do at school all day? • Students at CHS have 1 or 2 classes of ESL instruction in an ESL classroom with a specially trained ESL teacher. • Students are expected to learn the same content as native English speakers. When they are not in the ESL classroom, they are in mainstream classes with other CHS students. • ESL students who have been in the country for over one academic year are required to take all state-mandated assessments.

  8. What does the ESL program offer that can help my child? • Specially trained teachers • Cooperative learning groups that are small and diverse • Smaller classes and more individual instruction • Special materials geared to the English Language Learner • Teacher-monitoring of classes and collaboration with content classes • Use of Technology/Computers

  9. What is needed to graduate? • 4 credits of English • 3 credits of math (Alg 1, Geometry, Alg II) • 3 credits of science (Int A, Biology, Chemistry) • 3 credits of social studies (Exploring Civics, World Civilization, US History) • Humanities, PE/Health • Computer applications • Electives to equal 22 credits

  10. How fast will my child learn English? It depends on: • Attendance in school • Opportunities for previous schooling • Native language literacy • Involvement in school • Motivation and effort • Independent reading!

  11. How does my child exit ESL? • ACCESS Scores • Demonstrated proficiency above what test scores may indicate • Completion of sequenced ESL classes at the high school level • Parents waive services

  12. How can parents help? • Make sure your child comes to school every day. • Ask your child about school. Show interest. • Encourage your child to read daily. • Call us with questions. • Come to PT Conferences • Try to help your students get enough sleep. Discourage them from late-night texting and chatting.

  13. Other resources: • Class blogs • Family Resource Center • Free after-school tutoring in math, science, English, and social studies • Title I-provided tutoring from professional tutors, many of whom will come to your home!

  14. THANK YOU! We are honored to be the teachers of your children. Thank you for trusting us and for being here. Being a parent is the greatest challenge we have in life with the biggest reward. We all want what is best for our students. REMINDER: Parent Conferences are October 6/11 and February 13.

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