Congratulations to all our Bulldogs who reclassified this year! Your hard work and diligence is something to be proud of. You balanced school work AND language acquisition and we couldn't be prouder of you and your families working together.
For those of you reading who might not know about Reclassification, here's a little more information to highlight how hard these students have been working. Dual language is a superpower!
What is an English Learner?
When students start school and their primary language is not English, they are considered English Learners. Student's take a language acquisition test to determine their level of proficiency in English and continue to take this test each year until they are reclassified as an English speaker. Some of our students start with no knowledge of the English language, while others have varying degrees of understanding.
So what is the Process like to Reclassify?
Each year students who are considered English Learners take the ELPAC, which is short for English Language Proficiency Assessments for California. Between annual assessments, student's are striving to improve their English vocabulary, grammar, and writing. There is also a speaking portion of the test that highlights communication skills and readiness.
Amazing, right?! Way to go, Bulldogs. For our students still working towards reclassification, you are doing great work! Keep going and we'll see you on the stage soon!