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English Language LearnersMission
To enable our students to acquire knowledge of the English language and United States culture in order to move on as quickly as possible to home school programs or other mainstream courses.Since 1985, the English Language Learners program has served students from over 63 countries, languages, and ethnic groups. ELL at Central Campus has three major components. Each component targets a unique level of the ELL population. A student entering the district from overseas or another district should first be assessed at:
The Welcome Center
1303 2nd Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone: 515-242-8102Newcomer Program
The Newcomer Program provides beginning English courses for students literate in their first language. If it is determined that a student is literate in his or her first language, placement will be half time in the Newcomer component at Central Campus. This consists of a three-period block of listening, speaking, reading, and writing English. Bilingual tutors are available in Spanish, Nuer (south Sudan), and, Arabic. In addition, some Central Campus ELL teachers are fluent in Spanish, French, Vietnamese, Lao, Hmong, and Russian. Students enter the program after completing assessment at the Welcome Center.Intensive English Language Progaram
The IEL Program provides beginning courses for students literate in their first language. If it is determined that a student is literate in his or her first language, placement will be in this program at Central Campus. This consists of a five-period block of listening, speaking, reading, and writing English, as well as, science, math and social studies.Early Intermediate Program
Students are placed in the Early Intermediate Program typically during their second year of English studies. This placement consists of a two-hour block of United States history based on a fifth grade reading-level text. Students receive credit required for graduation in US History. In addition, students have a one-hour class in grammar and reading. Hundreds of former students have graduated from East, Lincoln, Roosevelt, North, or Hoover high schools in Des Moines. Many have gone to colleges or universities on full scholarships. Others, because of their age or educational background learned English but discontinued their schooling and are now working, raising families, and supporting the economy.
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CENTRAL CAMPUS HIGH SCHOOL
1800 Grand Avenue • Des Moines, Iowa 50309 • Phone: (515) 242-7846 • Fax: (515) 242-7598
info@centralcampus.org