ESL/ELL
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Here are some teachers dressed up for Hmong New Year
English as a Second Language (ESL)
English Language Learners (ELL)

The BCMS ESL/ELL department teaches beginning, intermediate, and advanced English language learning strategies to students from all over the globe.  Our goal is to teach our students the language skills and strategies that
will prepare them for high school as well as allow them to perform on level with their native English speaking peers.

Department members:

Teachers:  Ms. Leona Haupt, Ms. Amber Prentice, and Mr.
BCMS staff with Jim Cummins
BCMS staff with Jim Cummins
Mark Thomsen


Educational Assistants:  Mr. Adam and Mrs. Ka Zoua Kong

For more information about our ESL/ELL programs, please call Mark Thomsen, department chair at 651-293-8960.

Para más información lláme a Amber Prentice al número 651-293-8960.

Congresswoman Betty McCollum visited
Congresswoman Betty McCollum
our level 2 and 3 history classes to explain her role in the House of Representatives.  The students found her interesting and very funny.  She also brought each student a copy of the U.S. Constitution.  Thank You Congresswoman!









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A slide show of photos from our field trip.

Classroom Summary, Ms. Haupt's classes
    Level 3 ELL history -- This class focuses on American government and history.
Students learn how the democratic process works, rights and responsibilities of Americans, and how our history has shaped the lives of citizens.

    Read 180 - This program focuses on improving the reading skills of students.  Students read required books, answer questions about the books, take computer tests, and improve spelling and grammar skills.