English Language Learners (ELL) ELL stands for English Language Learners. The program was initiated to meet the needs of students with insufficient English to function successfully in the regular classroom. A pull-out program operates in the elementary schools. Students are assigned to regular classrooms. The ELL teacher pulls them for intensive English instruction for a scheduled time. This usually ranges from a half hour to an hour, depending on grade and proficiency levels. Instruction involves listening, speaking, reading, and writing. As the student advances, support is given in the subject areas in order to help the student become an active participant in the regular classroom as quickly as possible. All Level 1 & 2 ELL students attend the Schumaker Complex in high school. ELL instruction is a scheduled class period. All ELL students have access to the language lab in the school media center and the ELL classroom. Students ride a shuttle bus from their home to the Schumaker Complex. Placement depends on the student’s level of proficiency. ELL instruction helps prepare students for the Maryland State Assessments and High School Assessments. One foreign language credit may be earned by high school students for ELL I and II. The three major goals of the ELL program are communicative proficiency, linguistic proficiency and cultural awareness. All are necessary in order to succeed in the classroom and in society. Evening High School In certain cases, current high school students can enroll in classes offered by Evening High School. Students who have previously failed a grade level and who wish to “catch up” can enroll in classes with the approval of their day school principal. Evening High School increases opportunities for area residents to become literate, regain a lost grade level in high school, pass required tests, and pursue and earn a Maryland High School Diploma. Each semester a pre-registration and formal student registration are held. Through this process, a schedule of classes is developed based upon needs of the student population. Major subject area class offerings include English, mathematics, social students and science. Elective classes are offered as need and enrollment dictate. It has been possible to offer classes in applied art, Art I, English 9-12, Algebra I, Algebra II/Trig, basic algebra, basic geometry, Foundations of American Government, U.S. History, modern world history, earth science, environmental science, physical science, biology, physical education, health, and Introduction to Technology. The evening high school offers high school classes Monday through Thursday, September until mid-June. Evening classes are scheduled from 3:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and held at the Schumaker Complex. Financial Aid Financial aid for post-secondary education is available. It may be a scholarship granted locally or from a college, university, or trade/technical school. The best source for financial aid is the financial aid officer at the institution your student plans to attend. Guidance counselors can help
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