Newcomer Program
Preparing Students for Transition to Mainstream Classrooms
Goals
English Language Arts
- Build foundational English language
- Build beginning literacy skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking
Math
- Build math vocabulary and language
- Develop grade appropriate math skills
Science/Social Studies
- Build basic vocabulary in Science and Social Studies
- Develop Science and Social Studies concepts
Who Qualifies?
- K- 6 Elementary Students
- Residents of Appleton
- New to the United States (less than 1 year)
- Level 1 Fluency in English based on initial assessment
Where is it Housed?
- McKinley Elementary School
1125 East Taft Ave.
Appleton , WI 54914
Is Transportation Provided?
- Yes…
- If McKinley is NOT your Home School, ONLY while your child qualifies for the Newcomer Program
How long can my child Attend Newcomers?
- Up to 2 full school years
After Newcomer Program…
- Exit Criteria Considerations
- ACCESS Test Score
- Reading Benchmark
- Classroom Performance
- MAPS Scores
What happens after my child completes the Newcomer Program?
Your child may attend his/her home school and be in ELL. If your home school does NOT have an ELL program the district will provide bussing to a nearby school with ELL.
What if I want my child to continue at McKinley?
Apply for Open Enrollment in January of the current school year, to attend McKinley the next school year. If Open Enrolled at McKinley, ELL services will be provided.
When Open Enrolled, you may transport your child to McKinley by:
- Driving your child daily
- Contacting AASD Transportation Department to request bussing on an available route for which you will need to pay
Contact
Amy Swick
English Language Learner (ELL) Program Coordinator
email
(920) 832-1729
Andrea Vinje
McKinley School Principal
email
(920) 832-6326
Sarah Wright, Newcomer Teacher, email
Lisa Blenker, Newcomer Teacher, email
Ai Lee, ELL Teacher, email