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English as a Second Language
English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes/Instruction
These services are provided by certified ESL teachers in grades K-12. Presently there are 74 full-time and 3 part-time ESL teachers, a professional ESL tester/tutor, an ESL Guidance Counselor, 5 Bilingual Counselor/Mentors and various other support bilingual staff throughout the district. The ESL classes follow the curriculum standards of Memphis City Schools and the State's ESL Curriculum Framework.
ESL services are provided on an individual, small group, or class basis in over 60 schools. On the elementary level, students are placed in regular classrooms and are pulled out for ESL instruction. A push-in model is used at some schools for their KK ELL students. On the secondary level students take ESL classes in addition to regular English classes. Two ESL English credits can be used to meet the 4 units of English needed to graduate. Sheltered English classes are also offered in Civics, Social Studies grade 7 and American History grade 8.
If services are not available at the student’s assigned school; the student is reassigned to the nearest “ESL center” school with space. Students that are reassigned are provided bus transportation.
