ELL-School Information Page-MCCSD

Congratulations to former EL students Sthepanny Caballero Torres and Alex Reyes Trujillo for earning their Seal of Biliteracy. (And also some of our favorite visitors/helpers Kate and Kathya.)This is a valuable distinction because many colleges will issue up to 6 to 8 credits for language classes, which can save you thousands of dollars in college tuition and books. This also can help put a student ahead of others in line to get into programs with limited openings. To earn it, one must exit ELL by passing the ELPA21 exam to prove their proficiency in English and then pass a test in the the other language. There are alternative projects for languages that don’t have a standard test. For example we have had a student earn the seals in Pohnpeian and other languages with the help of a certified interpreter preparing and reviewing the exam in that language.

Celebrated these kids yesterday!! Congratulations to Tristan, Matias, Kaynell and Natalia for passing their ELPA exam. You guys are amazing!!!

Congrats to Samantha and Erkins for passing out of ELL! Proud of both you but it is bittersweet because you are both such wonderful kids, and our crew will miss you both! 🎈 🎈 👏 ✌️

8th grade graduation 🎓 🙌

REMINDER to 8th Grade Families!!

The 8th Grade Continuation ceremony is tomorrow, Wed., May 27 at 9:30 AM in the MCHS Gym!!

Photo dump of all the fun we have had this year at JAMS!! One last big thing, 8th grade graduation on Wednesday in high school gym. Starts at 9:30am! All families and kids welcome!