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EL Bridge Program

 

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The EL Bridge program is designed for exiting 8th grade and recently arrived high school English Learners to earn 0.5 elective credit while getting exposure to academic and social opportunities to help them successfully transition to high school. The main objectives of EL Bridge include:

  • Building English language skills in the core content areas with a specific focus in Language Arts through a variety of activities rooted in SIOP;
  • Preparing for a successful transition into high school for incoming 9th graders and newcomers, including refugees and students with limited or interrupted formal schooling (SLIFES); and
  • Establishing school knowledge (school skills, school resources, communication with teachers, etc.) for EL students to use in order to advocate for their school-based needs.

 

Enrollment:

By invitation. Exiting 8th grade and recently arrived high school ELs found eligible are extended an invitation. Enrollment in EL Bridge is by invitation based on English Learner assessment data. Parents of invited students will receive a communication with instructions on how to indicate their desire to participate in the program.

Dates:

June 30 through July 25 (MON- FRI) @ Pioneer High School from 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Lunch and Transportation Provided. No School on July 3rd and 4th.