Not many people know about the different levels of ELD that newcomers take when they move to TCHS. There are three levels and ELD students have the opportunity to go on to Sheltered English by taking the CELDT Test.
“I feel privileged to be a part of this journey for my newcomers. They have rich histories and cultural experiences that are overlooked by the majority. Identity formation is important for all teenagers, especially immigrant teenagers.”
—ELD Teacher Ms. Vanessa Hadikusumah
“My favorite moment teaching ELD is when the students get that ‘a ha’ moment. So many students are so quiet at first because they are just too shy to speak up and it is not until they learn more of the language that they finally start saying something.”
—ELD Teacher Mr. Jose Marquez