English as a Second Language (ESL) Summer School Program
Summer 2012
The APS Language and Cultural Equity Department is pleased to offer a summer school program specifically designed for PHLOTE students (Primary Home Langauge Other Than English). The summer program is designed to enhance comprehension and increase English academic vocabulary. This is a tuition-free program.
APS elementary, middle school and high school students identified as “Primary Home Language is Other Than English (PHLOTE), with an ACCESS score of 1 - 4 are eligible to participant in this tuition-free program.
The home school of each student must complete the Student Information/Enrollment form (please complete all requested information: ID number, ACCESS score, grade, etc.). Parents must sign the permission and commitment portion of the form. Please fill out the Parent Information Form with the school site the child will attend. This form is to be retained by the parent.
In one mailing, return the Enrollment/Permission form (for all students) to the Department of Language and Cultural Equity (attention: Louella Buchanan) by 4:30 PM on Friday, May 11, 2012.
Contact the Language and Cultural Equity Program at (505) 881-9429 if you need additional
Schools identify ESL students and eligibility for ESL program by ACCESS or W-APT placement test:
- PHLOTE students who score a 1.0 – 4.9 on ACCESS for grades 1-12. Kindergarten students who score a 1 on W-APT placement test.
- PHLOTE status can be viewed on screen NM230 on School Max
- ACCESS, W-APT scores GS455 on School Max
Procedures for School Sites >>
Contact the Language and Cultural Equity Program at (505) 881-9429 ext. 80079 for additional information.
Hours and Dates of 2012 ESL Summer School
If your child has been identified as eligible for ESL Summer School, based on the criteria listed above, and you grant your permission, he or she will attend as follows:
High School: June 13 to July 3, 2012
Career Enrichment Center 7:50 AM to 12:00 PM Monday through Friday
Rio Grande High School 7:50 AM to 12:00 PM Monday through Friday
Middle Schools: Monday, June 13 through July 11, 2012
Harrison Middle School 8:00 AM to 12:15 PM Monday through Friday
McKinley Middle School 8:00 AM to 12:15 PM Monday through Friday
Elementary Schools: June 27 to August 1, Monday through Friday
Alvarado Elementary School 8:00 - 2:00
Carlos Rey Elementary School 7:50 - 2:00
Collet Park Elementary School 7:55 - 2:10
Hodgin Elementary School 7:55 - 2:00
Manzano Mesa Elementary School 8:55 – 3:45
Painted Sky Elementary School 9:00 – 3:40
Pajarito Elementary School 8:00 – 2:00
Sombra del Monte Elementary School 8:00 – 2:00


