ESL Program Whitney Elementary offers ESL, English As A Second Language, to students who speak another language other than English at home. They are determined by a Home Language Survey each parent is required to fill out at the time of enrollment. We currently have about 11 students in this program. Their curriculum includes Reading and Language classes. Parent Involvement Whitney Elementary strongly stresses parent involvement.
Parents are welcome to volunteer their time whenever possible.
They help in the classroom tremendously by reading with students, tutoring them in areas they may be having difficulty, or by helping the teacher with different tasks. Peer Tutors Students from the Middle School also volunteer time as Peer Tutors. Our Peer Tutors read with students one on one. They may help one of our students with a particular subject that they may need help in understanding. The one on one treatment helps build self-esteem , motivates, and helps students experience success.