English as a Second Language Overview
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The Title III Federal Program supports language instruction for English learners and immigrant students. This additional support helps these students to succeed with core academic subjects and meet the North Carolina state student achievement standards expected of all students. The school system has an English as a Second Language (ESL) academic support center located at the Walter Bickett Education Center, which houses materials that may be checked out by ESL teachers, regular classroom teachers and families.
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Native Languages of Our ELLs
Our students represent a variety of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and cultures.
Featured Stories
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2018 Hispanic Summit
Nineteen UCPS students from Monroe High School, Monroe Middle, Porter Ridge Middle School, Forest Hills High School and Piedmont High School participated in the 2018 Hispanic Educational Summit. The Summit took place on Friday, March 23rd at the North Carolina State University McKimmon Conference Center in Raleigh, NC.
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Excelling with ExC-ELL at East Elementary!
Staff at East Elementary participated in the third staff development session of ExC-ELL (Expediting Comprehension for English Language Learners). They experienced and explored hands-on instructional strategies designed to boost writing skills in the content areas.
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Quick Links for Parents
After-School Programs
- Overview
- Registering students for the After School Program
- Contact Number: 704-290-1516
Athletics
- District Athletic Forms
- Contact Information: 704-296-6344
Bell Schedules and Calendars
Enrollment K-12
General Resources
- HomeBase Parent Portal
- Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS)
- How to volunteer
- Online School Payments
- Student Insurance
- School Social Work
School Handbooks and Curriculum Guides
School Nutrition Services
- School Nutrition Services webpage
- K-12 Payment Center
- School Nutrition Services Forms
- Contact Number: 704-296-3000
Transportation
- Transportation Department webpage
- Contact Number: 704-296-3015

Lisa Gibson, Director of Academically and Intellectually Gifted and Federal Programs
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Director Phone: (704) 296-0823
ESL Office Phone: (704) 238-1190
ESL Office Fax: (704) 296-3107
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Attention parents:
If you do not speak English or need free translation/interpretation services to understand school processes, please call (704) 289-5460.Atención a los padres:
Si usted no habla inglés o necesita servicios gratuitos de traducción / interpretación para entender los procesos escolares, por favor llame al (704) 289-5460.