English Language Development

English Language Development Teachers

Family Liaisons

Newcomer Program

Boltz Middle School, Lincoln Middle School, Poudre High School, and Fort Collins High School all have a newcomer program. The Newcomer program is designed for students who have no previous experience (or very limited previous experience) with English. They are supported with English and content area vocabulary to build up English skills before moving on to other classes. Newcomer students form great friendships with each other and become great support systems for one another! Our students have gone on field trips, started soccer clubs, and spent a lot of time with one another as they become bilingual students.

Current Students

We currently have students from all over the world in our newcomer and ELD program here at FCHS. Languages represented include Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, and Vietnamese.

Teachers & More Information

Mary Beth Cheversia: Newcomer Math, Newcomer Science, Newcomer Mind Center, Math and Science support

Melissa Sereduke: Newcomer level 1, ELD 4, Reading Study Skills, Newcomer Geography, Social Studies support

Lauren Porter: Newcomer level 2, ELD 3, English support

Family Liaisons: Blanca Mael (se habla español) and Natalia Gamboa Vargas (se habla español)

For more information on English Language Development through Poudre School District, click here.