EL Success Guide Newsletter
English Learner Success Guide
The Sundevil Way
Join our Parent ELAC
- parents can attend ELAC meetings (please reach out to Ms. Bolin for more information abolin@powayusd.com)
- parents can learn about students academic needs
- parents can learn about reclassification
- meetings are two times in the academic year
Tutoring Thursday
Meet with Ms. Medrano in room F5 for tutoring on Thursday Mid Day tutorial.
Ms. M: jmedrano@powayusd.com
Sundevil Learning Center Tutoring
meet with tutors to
- study
- finish homework
- prepare for an exam
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
4 pm - 5 pm Reference Room in Library
5 pm - 6 pm Virtually (Zoom)
Student Awards
- You will soon receive an invitation to join and celebrate our reclassifying students
Your Support Team @MCHS
- teachers, aide's and your counselor
- academics, social/emotional, or college/career questions
If I need help with communication who can help me?
- Email Mr. Baez (vbaez@powayusd.com; ELL Counselor) and he will assist you with communication
Vocabulary Development
Vocabulary development is a fundamental part of learning. Understanding and properly using core academic language and content specific words is at the heart of communicating and learning. Vocabulary is essential in meeting the learning challenges in Mt. Carmel classrooms, college classrooms, and in all fields of possible career choices. You must have a command of vocabulary to communicate in written or verbal form, to comprehend reading, to listen, and to ask important questions vital to your learning.
¨ Speak English as often as possible
¨ Find friends that speak English
¨ Listen to music in English
¨ Check out books from our school library or community library
¨ Read books, magazines, or comic books in English
¨ Watch television with English subtitles
¨ The more you practice English, in and out of the classroom, the more you will develop the ability to read, write, speak and understand the language