ESL
The English as a Second Language Program at Lead Mine elementary School provides
students who know another language with an opportunity to learn English in a
small-group supportive environment. Emphasis is put on whole language
instruction including listening, speaking, reading, and writing. As a pull-out
program students come to the ESL classroom for ESL class and the remainder of
the school day is spent in the regular classroom with their peers.
The learning program used in Wake County Schools is “Avenues” by Hampton-Brown.
This program is an inclusive program that incorporates phonics and phonemic
awareness as part of the learning process. Each unit has two stories that can be
fiction, non-fiction, or poetry. There are song components as well as
opportunities to write. Another element of the ESL program is the Ellis computer
program which is designed to teach English as a Second Language.
We have one full time ESL teacher, Mrs. Kathy Hrivnak, a Certified ESL teacher.
She is fluent in Spanish and can communicate in French as well. Mrs. Hrivnak is
a dedicated, longstanding member of the Lead Mine family, having been here since
Lead Mine opened in 1990. We also have other bilingual staff to assist with the
needs of our community.
Parent participation is vital to the success of all students. We encourage
parent participation in conferences and other activities in the school. Support
is given to parents to assist them with completion of documents at the beginning
of the school year and with any other concerns that they may have during the
school year. The ESL classroom is equipped with a telephone for parents to call
if they have any concerns or questions. The telephone number is 676-5017.
Messages are left on this telephone if there is inclement weather, emergencies,
etc. Parents can also leave messages that will be responded to at our earliest
convenience.
Lead Mine is proud of our diversity. We welcome students and parents who speak
another language to our school community.
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