1. Bilingual/ESL Presentation
ADAMARYS GALVIN, DIRECTOR
NORTH BERGEN SCHOOL DISTRICT
Home, School, Community Partnership:
Culture of Caring
Helping every student meet with success

2. THANK YOU!!!! Dr. George Solter, Superintendent of Schools
Mayor Nicholas Sacco, Director of Elementary/Secondary Schools
Janet Castro, Environmental Health Specialist, NB Dept. of Health & Social Services
Ms. Nancy Aleman: Care Point Health Van
All teachers and staff that have volunteered their time & effort
Last But Not Least: Parents & Guardians

3. Non-Hispanic ESL Student Placement
All Non-Hispanic ESL students receive optimal placement within the school
This will provide:
Additional direct contact with each student
Small group (Tier 2) instruction; monitor deficiencies and progress of each student
2 or more teachers working together to vary activities depending on students needs

4. Non-Hispanic ESL 1 Students
Students will continue to receive:
Grades based on a rubric (Effort & Participation Rubric for ESL 1 Students):
S (Satisfactory), N (Needs Improvement), I (Improvement Needed)
1 period of ESL pullout daily
1 period of push-in ELA daily- small group instruction (Tier 2)
1 period of push-in Math daily- small group instruction (Tier 2)
accommodations in Science & Social Studies, if needed by homeroom teacher
the Marking Period District tests BUT the grade will not be factored into final Marking Period average

5. Criteria Needs Improvement 0-1 Improving 2 Satisfactory 3
Classwork
Lacks motivation and puts forth no effort in completing classwork
Beginning to show effort in completing classwork within his/her language ability
Shows effort in completing classwork within his/her language ability
Homework
Shows no effort in completing homework assignments
Beginning to show effort in completing homework within his/her language ability
Attempts to complete homework assignments within his/her language ability
Group Activities/Participation
No attempt is made to participate in activities
Beginning to engage in class activities within his/her language ability
Attempts to engage in class activities within his/her language ability
Projects
No attempt is made to complete class projects
Beginning to show effort in completing class projects within his/her language ability
Regularly demonstrates some effort to complete class projects to his/her language ability
Tests/Quizzes
No effort is made to prepare for tests & quizzes
Beginning to show effort in preparing for tests & quizzes within his/her language ability
Shows effort in demonstrating readiness for tests & quizzes to his /her language ability
Scoring Key: Give a number for each category and then add your numbers for a total.
N: Needs Improvement 0-5
I: Improving = 6-10
S: Satisfactory=
Criteria
Needs Improvement
0-1
Improving 2
Satisfactory 3
Classwork
Lacks motivation and puts forth no effort in completing classwork
Beginning to show effort in completing classwork within his/her language ability
Shows effort in completing classwork within his/her language ability
Homework
Shows no effort in completing homework assignments
Beginning to show effort in completing homework within his/her language ability
Attempts to complete homework assignments within his/her language ability
Group Activities/Participation
No attempt is made to participate in activites
Beginning to engage in class activities within his/her language ability
Attempts to engage in class activities within his/her language ability
Projects
No attempt is made to complete class projects
Beginning to show effort in completing class projects within his/her language ability
Regularly demonstrates some effort to complete class projects to his/her language ability
Tests/Quizzes
No effort is made to prepare for tests & quizzes
Beginning to show effort in preparing for tests & quizzes within his/her language ability
Shows effort in demonstrating readiness for tests & quizzes to his /her language ability
Scoring Key: Give a number for each category and then add your numbers for a total.
N: Needs Improvement 0-5
I: Improving = 6-10
S: Staisfactory=

6. Non-Hispanic ESL 2 Students
Students will continue to receive:
Grades based on a rubric (Effort & Participation Rubric for ESL II Students): S (Satisfactory), N (Needs Improvement), I (Improvement Needed), U (Unsatisfactory)
1 period of ESL pullout daily
1 period of push-in ELA daily- small group instruction (Tier 2)
1 period of push-in Math daily- small group instruction (Tier 2)
accommodations in Science & Social Studies, if needed by homeroom teacher
The Marking Period District tests and the grade will be factored into final Marking Period average

7. N: Needs Improvement = 6-10 I: Improving = 11-15
Criteria
Unsatisfactory
0-1
Needs Improvement 2
Improving 3
Satisfactory 4
Classwork
Lacks motivation and puts forth no effort in completing classwork
Shows little effort in completing classwork
Improving in his/her effort to complete classwork within his/her language ability
Consistently completes classwork within his/her language ability
Homework
Shows no effort in completing homework assignments
Shows little effort in completing homework assignments
Improving attempts to complete homework assignments within his/her language ability
Efforts is shown when completing homework assignments within his/her language ability
Group Activities/Participation
No attempt is made to participate in activities
Inconsistent in engaging in class activities
Improving attempts to engage in class activities within his/her language ability
Consistently engages in class activities & participates within his/her language ability
Projects
No attempt is made to complete class projects
Shows little effort in completing class projects
Regularly demonstrates some effort to complete class projects within his/her language ability
Consistently shows good effort in completing class projects within his/her language ability
Tests/Quizzes
No effort is made to prepare for tests & quizzes
With no Proficiency
Shows little effort in preparing for test & quizzes with limited proficiency
Shows improvement in demonstrating readiness for tests & quizzes within his/her language ability with partial proficiency
Consistently demonstrates appropriate study habits and is prepared for assessments within his/her language ability & performs proficiently on grade level
Scoring Key: Give a number for each category and then add your numbers for a total.
U: Unsatisfactory = 0-5
N: Needs Improvement = 6-10
I: Improving = 11-15
S: Satisfactory=

8. Non-Hispanic ESL 3 Students
Students will continue to receive:
Grades: A, B, C, D, F
1 period of ESL pullout daily
1 period of push-in ELA daily- small group instruction (Tier 2)
1 period of push-in Math daily- small group instruction (Tier 2)
Marking Period District Tests count as a quarter of their marking period final average
accommodations in Science & Social Studies, if needed by homeroom teacher

9. Bilingual students will continue to receive:
1 period of pull-out ESL instruction daily
1 period of push-in ELA daily during Tier 2 instruction
1 period of push-in Math daily during Tier 2 instruction
Math, Science, & Social Studies District Tests in Spanish only as a reference (Given ONLY to ESL 1 Students)
ELA District Test in English for all ESL students

10. After School Program Program
Started Thursday, November 13, 2014 from 3:15pm-5:15pm
Offered Tuesdays & Thursdays
Schools: Horace Mann, Robert Fulton, Lincoln, Franklin, & Kennedy
Parents Please:
Provide snack
Pick children up promptly at 5:15pm
Check our Bilingual/ESL Website for specifics

11. Please visit the grade appropriate station to inquire about any additional questions/concerns you may have.

12. Before You Go….
Please take advantage of the Care Point Health Van for your free health screening, parked outside the front of the school.
Blood pressure, blood sugar, & cholesterol results given immediately
Free Flu Shots
Your feedback & suggestions are valuable, so please complete the evaluation form and drop it off at the Survey Station

13. Looking forward to more Home, School, Community Ventures & Programs
End of a New Beginning
Looking forward to more Home, School, Community Ventures & Programs