Torrey Pines HS�Multilingual Learner Program

Information for Students

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Introduction

In these slides, you’ll learn about:

• The Multilingual Learner Program at Torrey Pines
• Counselors & Administrators at Torrey Pines
• Parent Meetings (ELAC)
• Reclassification
• Grades and Academics at TPHS
• Getting help!

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People in the MLL Program

The Students!

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• Torrey Pines is proud to have students who speak over 40 different languages!
• We are so happy that you bring your cultures and perspectives to our school.
• We have the largest, most diverse group of Multilingual Learners in our school district!
• There are around 150 English Learners at TP, and many more bilingual students!

Google Classroom for ML Students

Join our Google Classroom for:

• Information
• Announcements

Class Code: pdyd6i6

Google Classroom Invite Link

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TPHS MLL Program Teachers

English Language Development (ELD):

Ms. Cullen

Mrs. Serrano

Ms. Sudo

Ms. Vargas

History: Ms. Tellers, Ms. Simpson

Science:

Mr. Lopez, Ms. Lowe

Math:�Ms.Velazquez, Mr. Kuo

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MLL Program Leads:

• Ms. Guen Butler and Mrs. Joanne Serrano are the Multilingual Learner Program Leads at TPHS.
• They always happy to hear from you!
• Ms. Butler handles student course placement testing, new student welcome, student monitoring, reclassification and teacher support.
• Mrs. Serrano teaches classes, supports students and families, and works with teachers.

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Contact Us!

guen.butler@sduhsd.net

joanne.serrano@sduhsd.net

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Butler: (858) 755-0125 ext 2205

Serrano: (858)755-0125 ext 2147

SDUHSD Bilingual Community Liaisons

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Mingming Zhang

张 明 明

Bilingual Parent Community Liaison-Chinese

双语家长社区联络员 - 中文

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Nuria Mestres-Soler

Bilingual Parent Community Liaison - Spanish

Persona de enlace entre los padres y la comunidad escolar - español

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Natalie Montalvo Drennan

Bilingual Parent Community Liaison - Spanish

760-753-6214 ext 3311

natalie.drennan@sduhsd.net

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SDUHSD Bilingual Community Liaisons

• They help communicate with parents.

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• They help parents communicate with school.

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• They connect families to school.

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• They translate in Mandarin and Spanish.

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Bilingual Parent & Community Liaisons for

TP, CCA, CVMS, PTMS & EWMS

Nuria Mestres-Soler

Spanish

nuria.mestressoler@sduhsd.net

858.755.0125 x 2291 Office at TPHS in Administration

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Mingming Zhang

Mandarin

mingming.zhang@sduhsd.net

760.753.6491 x 5516 Office at Carmel Valley MS

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TPHS Counseling & Administration

TPHS Counseling

Counselors can help you with:

Academics

College & Career Planning

Social & Emotional Support

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Links to

Counseling Resources &

Google Classrooms:

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TPHS Counseling Website

9th Grade

10th Grade

11th Grade

12th Grade

Who is your counselor?

School Administration

Principal’s Welcome

What do Assistant Principals do?

• They help the principal lead the school, and have MANY responsibilities!
• They oversee programs like athletics, ELD, the arts, campus safety and academic departments.
• They work with teachers.
• They oversee student discipline.

Important Information

Parent/Guardian Meetings: ELAC

• We hope your parents & caregivers come to ELAC Meetings!
• They are important partners in your education.
• We like meeting your families and talking with them!
• Emails from TPHS with dates and more information.
• 2024-2025 ELAC Meeting Dates

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ELPAC Testing

• Students take the Initial ELPAC shortly after starting school in California.
• They need to take the ELPAC every year in the Spring.
• The ELPAC is one way we see how your student’s English is improving.
• Once students score a 4 on the ELPAC and are reclassified, they don’t have to take it anymore!

Initial ELPAC Scores

• Initial ELPAC Scores will be sent to your home.
• This test tells us generally whether students are “English Learners” or “Initially Fluent” in English.

Reclassification

How do students become Reclassified as Fluent English Proficient?

• 4 on the ELPAC test
• Grade of A, B or C in your English Class
• Parent Communication
• Test Score: ONE of the following:
• Score 2543 on the SBAC in English in 8th grade
• Score 2560 on the SBAC in English in 11th grade
• 3 on the Star Reading (grade 9,10,11 or 12)
• 3 on the AP English Language Test (grade 11)

MLL Pathways at TPHS

Levels of MLL Students

Emerging: New English Learner, ELPAC Score of 1

Expanding: ELPAC Score of 2-3

Bridging: ELPAC Score of 3-4

Long Term English Learner: In US Schools 6+ years

Reclassified: Was English Learner, and met criteria to be redesignated as Fluent English Proficient

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ALL MLL students Must Take an ELD Class

Placement in ELD Class level is based on:

• ELPAC and other test scores
• Teacher recommendations

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TPHS has:

• English Language Development (ELD) 1, 2,3, and 4.
• Academic Literacy
• Advanced English Language Literacy

If parents/caregivers wish to excuse a student from ELD,

they should contact Ms. Butler

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English Language Development

Designated ELD

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• This is a special time during the school day just for ELD.
• This is the student’s ELD class.
• The teachers use the California ELD Standards.

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English Language Development

Integrated ELD

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• This is when ELD happens in different subject areas.
• Content area (like Math, History, Science or English) teachers support English Language Development in their classes.
• Teachers use their CA Content Standards and the ELD Standards together.

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“Emerging” Multilingual Learners need intensive support.

Student Profile

• Newcomers are beginning English Learners who are new to the US.
• Students who have been in US Schools 3 years or less AND, in general, have a 1 on the ELPAC.

ELD Course

• English Language Development 1 (for 2 class periods)

Other Courses as needed:

• Structured English Immersion (SEI) Biology
• SEI Math 1 Readiness
• SEI Math 1

*SEI courses we offer may change each year.

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“Expanding” MLL students need moderate support.

Student Profile

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• ELPAC Score of 2,3 or 4

ELD Class

• ELD 2, ELD 3 or ELD 4

Other Classes

• Grade level English class
• College Prep (or honors or AP) classes.
• Might be with small groups of other MLL students in their classes.

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“Bridging” MLL Students need light support.

Student Profile

• 3 or 4 on the ELPAC
• Close to Reclassification
• Could be Long Term English Learners

ELD Classes

• Academic Literacy (Reading)

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• Advanced English Language Literacy
• Grades 11-12, mostly
• College Course!

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Long Term English Learners

Student Profile

• In US Schools 6 years or more.
• Not yet “Reclassified”

ELD Classes

• Academic Literacy (reading)
• Advanced English Language Literacy
• Grades 11-12, mostly
• College Course!

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Grades & Academics

How will I know my grades?

• Grades are in Aeries
• Grades are based on class work, homework, group projects, tests
• Grades at the Semester (January and May) are the official grades
• Official grades (marks) go on the student’s academic record (transcript)

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Grades at TPHS

Grades are A - F

A= 90-100%

B=80-89%

C=70-79%, Need 70% or better for University

D= 60-69%, Need 60% or better to pass the class & earn credit

F=0-59% Below 59% is Failing. Does not get credit. Re-take.

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Getting “credit”

• Students earn credit for each class
• 1 year-long class = 10 credits
• Students need credits to graduate
• Students also need credits to enter university after high school

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To graduate from High School, you must...

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• Complete a minimum of 230 credits
• Pass Integrated Math 1
• Take Health (usually via PE)

English

40 Credits

(4 years)

Math

30 Credits

(3 years)

Social Science

30 Credits

(3 years)

Science

20 Credits

Biology: The Living Earth - 10

Chemistry: In the Earth System - 10

(2 years)

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Physical Education

10 Credits

(1 year)

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*must complete physical fitness test prior to earning athletic credit

Year One PE

10 Credits

(1 year)

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*includes health

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Visual & Performing Arts

10 Credits

(1 year)

Career Technical Education

10 Credits

(1 year)

Electives

70 Credits

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Your Counselor is a Graduation Expert!

Need help with school work?

Need help with your classes?

1. Talk to your teachers! They want to help you!
2. Get help from other TP Teachers:
1. Morning and after school
2. In Classrooms
3. Peer Tutoring:
• Come get help from TPHS Students!
• Monday-Friday before & after school in the Learning Commons.

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TPHS Peer Tutoring

• Get help from TP Students
• Outside Ms. Butler’s office in the Learning Commons Mon-Fri before & after school.
• Many Peer Tutors are bilingual!

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Get Help at Home!

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• Free Online Tutoring
• How to access tutor.com: slides

Have a great year!

Your teachers and the whole TPHs team are here to help you!