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The Fair Grove R-X School District offers a program of instruction in English by personnel trained in recognizing language and cultural differences for students identified as an English Learner.
An English Learner (EL) is an individual:
(1) who is age 3 through 21;
(2) who is enrolled or preparing to enroll in an elementary school or secondary school;
(3)(A) who was not born in the United States or whose native language is a language other than English;
(B) who is Native American or Alaska Native or a native resident of the outlying areas; who comes from an environment where a language other than English has had a significant impact on the individual’s level of English language proficiency;
(C) who is migratory, whose native language is a language other than English and who comes from an environment where a language other than English is dominant;
(4) whose difficulties in speaking, reading, writing or understanding the English language may be sufficient to deny the individual;
(A) the ability to meet the challenging State academic standards;
(B) the ability to successfully achieve in classrooms where the language of instruction is English; or
(C) the opportunity to participate fully in society.
For more information, please contact Dr. Kayce Knaup, Director of Student Services or Mrs. Denise Kothenbutel, English Language Instructor.