English Language Learners Summer Language Camp
The six-week class is designed for ELL students who are at the Entering (Level1), Beginning (Level 2) and possibly Developing (Level 3) levels of learning English. This class is for students who are non-English or limited English speakers, readers and writers of the English language. Students will continue to expand their English language vocabulary and practice speaking, listening, reading and writing skills.
The ELL Bridges Summer Program will be at AJHS and classes will be held Monday through Friday. Free transportation is provided.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHAT IS ELL SUMMER LANGUAGE CAMP?
ELL Summer Language Camp is a six-week program that helps students strengthen their reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. We will examine your child’s level of English language proficiency in comparison to other ELL students and group him/her accordingly in order to differentiate instruction. Participation in the ELL Summer Language Camp will help students expand their knowledge base from this school year and better prepare them for the upcoming school year. ELL Summer Language Camp is a wonderful learning opportunity.
WHERE DOES ELL SUMMER LANGUAGE CAMP TAKE PLACE
Meridian Middle School, 2195 Brandywyn Lane, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
WHAT ARE THE DATES AND TIMES OF THE ELL SUMMER LANGUAGE CAMP?
June 18 through July 27, 2012. (There is no school on Wednesday, July 4.) 9:00 A.M. – 12:00 Noon
WHO WILL TEACH MY CHILD?
Typically we have a teacher with an ELL endorsement work with your child. Otherwise, a highly qualified teacher will work with your child.
HOW DID MY CHILD(REN) BECOME ELGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ELL SUMMER LANGUAGE CAMP?
Your child’s teacher and the ELL teacher examined your child’s progress in the classroom and on state and local assessments and made the recommendation that he/she would benefit from a six-week program in order to become more English language proficient in the areas of reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
WHO SHOULD I TALK TO IF I HAVE MORE QUESTIONS?
You can call your child’s classroom teacher, your building principal, or inquire about ELL Summer Language Camp at the March parent/teacher conferences. Additionally you may call the Division of Teaching and Learning and talk to Dr. Julie Brua, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction at 847/353-5666 or Mrs. Amy Gannon, ELL/Bilingual Coordinator at 847/353-5669.
