MULTIPLE  LANGUAGE LEARNERS SITE

On this page you will find information about the services we provide for students who speak other languages and need to learn English. 

En esta página encontrará información sobre los servicios que brindamos a estudiantes hablantes de otros idiomas y que requieren aprender inglés.

Ici, vous trouverez des informations sur les services que nous offrons aux étudiants qui parlent d'autres langues et qui ont besoin d'apprendre l'anglais.

在此页面上，您将找到有关我们为说其他语言并需要学习英语的学生提供的服务的信息。




                 Teacher: Cristina Nogues

A bit about me:  I was born in Barcelona, Spain. My native language is Catalan, but early on,  I learned Spanish and French. I studied English at the university, and eventually ended up teaching it to non native speakers. I have an intercultural approach to language learning, born from my experiences living in Spain, Costa Rica, the US,  and Holland. I want to share with all my students the  passion I feel for learning from, and communicating with people of other cultures. I have now been  teaching for more than 30 years, and possess an eclectic set of interests that include but are not limited to, travelling, reading, yoga, kayaking, hiking, cooking and the arts. I look forward to a fun and productive school year with all of you!

Contact Information: 

cristina.nogues@nhcs.net             Ph.  910-350-2136 ext. 75551 


World-Class Instructional Design and Assessment

Identifying Student Needs

New students are given a screening test from WIDA, to determine their level of proficiency in the use of the English language. Depending on what they can do in listening, speaking,  reading, and writing, students follow a scaffolded learning program. Every year, students are tested to determine improvements and we adjust their syllabus and services. 



WIDA> PROFFICIENCY LEVELS, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

 SERVICES

Entering and Beginning Levels>  40 minutes daily of direct language instruction and support for core classes as needed. 

Developing and Expanding> 120 minutes per week (mix of direct language instruction and support for core classes)

Bridging and Reaching> 80 minutes per week of support for core classes (or as needed).

Information about the work we are doing can be found in Google Classroom and Planbook. Your child will have access to both, but if you have a problem accessing the information, please let me know. 

ATENDANCE AND  BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS

Learning is fun if carried out in the right environment, but students have to be in school and on time in class, to be successful. Let us know if for some reason your child must occasionally be absent or late, and do your outmost to avoid absences and tardiness.  

 We hope all students will behave in a way that helps learning. To redirect students whose behavior in school is not appropriate, we have a 4 Steps Behavioral Plan which is shared with parents at the start of the course. Please discuss with your child what is considered a learning centered behavior so not only he or she can grow, but help the whole class grow as well.

Cell Phone Policy

Students will not have access to their cell phones during class time. Please do not call or message them. In case of an emergency, call the school and the receptionist will help you. 

Food and Drink Policy

For sanitary reasons, other than water in a closed container, no food or drinks will be allowed in class. That also includes chewing gum. If your child has a health issue, please contact the school nurse so she can coordinate exceptions to this policy


Language learning is a long, complicated process, but that is not the only challenge that students face. They must go beyond casual, informal interactions to acquire academic language and learn to navigate the school culture. We recognize and celebrate all the strengths that students have and can use to obtain results. Family and friends can contribute as well to their success. Here are some tips for home support:

For In Classroom Learning

If your child needs help with school supplies, please let me know

 ASSESSMENTS AND GRADE REPORTS

I usually update grades in PowerSchool on a weekly basis, however test and quiz results will be available the following day. On the other hand, grades for writing assignments may take a bit longer since I like to provide personal feedback to every student and give him/her the chance to improve their work before I register the grade. 

Tuesdays from 4:00 - 4:30 pm

I am available for one on one or small group tutoring. These sessions are to clarify doubts, and further reinforce concepts or skills. They are for those who feel they need a little push to get over a hurdle.