English Language Learners

The NAHS ELD program is taught by our wonderful ELD teachers and overseen by Bilingual Coordinator Ms. Figueroa. All levels of proficiency are included in the class which serves five languages -Spanish, Filipino, Armenian, Russian, and Creole/Pidgin (French Based).

 

Instruction includes lessons and learning tools such as Personal Introduction Presentations, School Scavenger Hunts, Rosetta Stone, Kami, and Read Theory.

 

Students in the program must meet three requirements to redesignate to English proficient:

1) Pass the Summative ELPAC test with a 4.

2) I-Ready Reading Diagnostic Score of no more than 2 grade levels below.

3) Make a "C" or better in the ELD class or their regular English class

 

The NAHS reclassification rates are one of the highest in Local District Northwest.  I