EL Program

"The belief of ACSD is that all teachers have a shared responsibility to provide language and content instruction for English Learners and are reciprocally accountable for their proficiency because they are all our kids."

English Learners 5%

ELs (English Learners) make up approximately 5% of our student body. With an increasing number of students every Other Students 95% year, it is out duty to recognize and appreciate the diversity we have in our Ames community.

The Ames Community School District serves a variety of students coming from an astounding 37 countries. Below is a map showing countries of origins of ELs.

Most Spoken Languages Original Country of 2+ ELs

30%

20%

ACSD Quick Facts:

10%

Ko re an

Fr en ch

Di nk a

A ra bi c

Ch in es e

0% Sp an ish

Original Country of 1 ELs

Other 28%

There are 237 ELs enrolled as of December 2017 Over 27 languages are spoken in total Only 1/3 of ELs are in Middle & High School (6-12) with only 81 students enrolled Meanwhile the majority of ELs are in Elementary schools (K-5) with 156 enrolled

National ELs Facts: United States 50%

China 9%

Egypt 3% South Korea 3% Mexico 3% South Sudan 5%

Main Countries of Birth

ELs represent 10% of K-12 students Spanish is the most spoken language of ELs in 45/50 states & District of Columbia ELs speak over 400 languages as of the school year 2014-2015

Kyle Camasosa 9th Grade Filipino

What is the coolest thing you learned about your family's culture? "We use the word "Po" Or "Opo" as a sign of respect. We ride a bus called the jeepney which is only found in the Philippines"

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Naheli Alveo 8th Grade Panamanian

What do you aspire to me? A National Geographic Photographer/Traveler What is the coolest thing you learned about your family's culture? "When someone gets married, a long series of parties is held before the actual wedding." What is your hidden talent? Poetry

Rita Hesseng 12th Grade Gabonese

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Maab Jaily 9th Grade Sudanese

What is the coolest thing you learned about your family's culture? "During a traditionally wedding, the bride's family & the groom's family are dressed in different clothing, so you can tell who is realted to who." What do you aspire to be ? Pediatrician

What is the coolest thing you learned about your family's culture? "There are many other languages in Mexico besides Spanish." What is your hidden talent? "I'm really good at video games."

"My family is really mixed. My ancestors come from all different parts of world and they all happened to come to Panama." What do you aspire to be? Photographer

Cynthia Rodriguez 10th Grade Mexican

Chinese New Year changes every year because it's based off the lunar calendar. What is your hidden talent? "I play piano, harp, violin, and I also do ballet."

Annie Yu 7th Grade Chinese

What is the coolest thing you learned about your family's culture? "We have traditional dances for specific events." Magalie Mogiga Balenge 7th Grade Congolese

What is your hidden talent? "I can wiggle my ears"

What is the coolest thing you learned about your family's culture? "Different parts of the country have different holidays and food." What do you aspire to be? "Veterinarian"

Valentina Pinto 7th Grade Brazilian