PHS Latinos in Action

Our Latinos in Action Students help children who are learning English as a second language in local schools teach kids academic skills help kids succeed model responsibility, caring, self-discipline, and hard work receive training in leadership, teaching methods, mentoring, job skills, and college preparation make a difference in someone's life!

Cristhian Valle Chris has been very helpful. He has given me good ideas about how to help Fernando. –Mrs. Lemmon –Provost Elementary School

Elva Vidal Carlos has had a hard time speaking English. Elva has really helped him understand what he should be doing and how to do it. –Derek Reynolds –Dixon Junior High

Juan Higuera My student’s self confidence seems to have improved. He is more willing to take on challenges. -Richard Keeno -6th grade

Martha Espinosa This has really helped because I don’t speak Spanish. The Latinos in Action tutor has helped the students through a research project. -Leann Moody -Dixon Junior High

Emma Guapo My students want to go to high school like Emma. -Mrs. Long -1st grade Spanish Immersion

What Provo High students learn from being Latinos in Action Attitude toward others Self concept Strategies for learning Parenting skills Strategies for teaching Life skills Sense of community Personal responsibility Responsibility in the community

Carina Flores Once you come into this class, there is no way you can leave without building a strong friendship with the other students in the class. You learn to love and respect each person’s culture, personality, and opinions.

Cristhian Valle Before, I did not care about ESL students learning, but now I feel like the future of the kids is in my hands.

Be Part of Latinos in Action! 2.5 or higher GPA Junior or Senior next year Bilingual Responsible Caring A desire to help kids Available 7th period