1. George K. Porter Middle School
Back to School Night
Ms. Bernal
Room 61

2. Agenda ESL placement Curriculum overview Assessments Grades
Textbook and Materials
Classroom rules and procedures
Attendance
Bathroom
Parent involvement
Contacting Ms. Bernal

3. ESL (English as a Second Language)
ESL placement based on:
Language Survey
CELDT (California English Language Development Test)
CST (California Standards Test)
DPI or previous ESL final grade
Based on the criteria mentioned above, students are placed on the appropriate ESL class:
ESL 1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, 3, or 4

4. Curriculum Overview
At the middle school and high school level, students are placed on a ESL class.
Each class is a semester in length.
After meeting the ELD standards for that specific ESL class, the student goes to the next ESL level.
After successfully passing ESL 4, students move on to a sheltered English class.

5. Assessments 3. Unit Test (UT) 2. Writing Assignments (WA)
With the High Point Curriculum, there are 3 different types of assessments:
1. Language Acquisition Assessment (LAA).
1-2 Not passing passing
Oral test where students are asked to respond to specific prompts. Students are graded based on the function, speech patters, and vocabulary.
2. Writing Assignments (WA)
Student are asked to go throw the five steps of the writing process and write in a specific genre. Students MUST submit their drafts along with their final draft.
3. Unit Test (UT)
1- 69% = FAIL %= Passing grade
Unit Tests are given at the end of the Unit. It is a multiple choice test with a written portion.

6. Grades 30% - LAA 30% - Writing Assignments 30% - Unit Test
5%- Selection Test
5%-Class work / homework
%= A
80-89%=B
70-79% = C
1-69% = Fail
*Student’s must pass the ELD portfolio requirements to move on to the next level.

7. Textbooks & Materials Classroom materials
Students need to bring to class daily their High Point textbook, Language Practice Workbook (LPB), Reading Practice Book (RDP- ESL 1AB only)
Classroom materials
Lined paper
2 pens (black or blue) and #2 pencils with erasers
Porter Agenda
1” binder exclusively for ESL
Reading book for Sustain Silent Reading (SSR)

8. Classroom Rules All of the school rules also apply to the classroom
Classroom Rules All of the school rules also apply to the classroom. You make refer to the Porter agenda.
Respect adults, classmates, and school property.
Follow directions the first time given.
No gum chewing, eating, or drinking.
Consequences
Verbal warning.
Paper pick-up / class or after school dentition.
Referral to the corresponding office / Parent phone call

9. Procedures
When students arrive to class they are expected to have their materials ready for instruction.
Students will begin the day by copying the agenda on their Porter student agenda.

10. Attendance
Attendance is very important for student success.
When a student is absent it is the students responsibility to ask the teacher for the make-up work.
If the student is absent during a test day, the student needs to make an appointment with Ms. Bernal to make up the test during lunch or after-school
TARDIES
If the student is not in their assigned seat, when the bell rings, the student is TARDY.
3 or more tardies in a five week period will result a grade of a “U” in Work Habits.

11. Out of the class passes Bathroom Passes Health Passes
Students need to go to the restroom before or after class. Students will receive 2 passes per semester.
If the student has a medical condition, please notify the teacher and the health office.
Health Passes
If the student is not feeling well, he / she should ask for a Health Pass. Passes will be given upon request and condition

12. Parent Involvement How to get involved:
Parents are encouraged to be involved with their child’s education.
How to get involved:
Ask to see their agenda
Ask to see their homework
Attend the ELAC meetings & VOTE
Ask questions about their classes
Check out Porter’s website for information and school announcements at:

13. Contacting Ms. Bernal Call the school at (818) 920-2050
leave a message for Ms. Bernal.
Write a note on the student’s agenda.
Student must show the note to Ms. Bernal
Schedule an appointment. –