Academic Support and Resources
Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Programming
Morgan County School District Re-3 serves the needs of many second-language learners. All elementary buildings provide the services of an CLD teacher along with support from one or more teacher assistants.
Students may qualify for CLD programming if their Home Language Questionnaire indicates a Primary Home Language Other Than English (PHLOTE). Such students are evaluated using the WIDA ACCESS Placement Test (W-APT) to determine language proficiency (oral, reading, listening, and writing). Instructional programming is then designed to support the student’s language proficiency level. Instructional services may include “pull-out” support during which time students participate in small group instruction with the CLD teacher. Sheltered instruction in the regular classroom is another means of serving English language development whose needs are better served in this fashion. All instruction is conducted in English with translation support as needed and appropriate. Depending upon intensity of need, some students receive support from a teacher assistant during content area instruction.
Staff in all buildings are provided information from the CLD teachers outlining each student’s language profile and teaching strategies appropriate for English language instruction. Extended learning opportunities are also available at all buildings which may include tutoring; supplemental and intervention instruction throughout the regular day; and/or summer school.
The Morgan County School District Re-3 provides free language assistance for any parent/ guardian who requests support in speaking, reading, writing, or comprehending English. The school will provide language assistance for anyone who requests it without question. Please contact the school office for assistance.
Expenses
Occasionally fees are required for field trips. Students who damage or lose school-owned textbooks or other items will be expected to pay for replacement. This is important not only to teach responsibility, but also to assure ample supplies for the following year’s students.
Student Progress
Student progress reports will be distributed at the end of each quarter. Two Parent-Teacher conferences are scheduled for the school year as well. Pioneer has academic standards in place for all grades.
We strongly encourage personal and/or phone conferences with a teacher whenever needed or desired.