irvinehusky
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Just a tip for you parents that speak a second language at home. I don't know if pidgeon English or pig Latin counts or talking like Honey Boo Boo's parents count. 
I don't know if this is a IUSD thing or not but when you first enroll your child, if you don't want your kid to be labeled as a English learner, do not put down that you speak any other language other than English at home. Even if you don't speak a word of English...don't write it down if you don't want your kid to be labeled that way. Just say "Me speak perfect English" with a smile when you're registering.
You can argue that your primary language is English (like me) but I just happen to speak another language because I was a U.S. citizen born overseas. Nope, doesn't matter to them. I have seen other parents yelling their heads off at the registration area over this.
Our friends have had trouble getting out of this situation too. I think I finally got one of my daughters out of this situation.
My son, who I would say is at least capable of doing average work in English was put in a "special" class with other kids, some who almost cannot speak any English. Obviously, most of these type of kids in IUSD are very bright in other areas but they can't speak English well yet. I've asked to have him removed from this class but I haven't been successful.
I don't know if this is a IUSD thing or not but when you first enroll your child, if you don't want your kid to be labeled as a English learner, do not put down that you speak any other language other than English at home. Even if you don't speak a word of English...don't write it down if you don't want your kid to be labeled that way. Just say "Me speak perfect English" with a smile when you're registering.
You can argue that your primary language is English (like me) but I just happen to speak another language because I was a U.S. citizen born overseas. Nope, doesn't matter to them. I have seen other parents yelling their heads off at the registration area over this.
Our friends have had trouble getting out of this situation too. I think I finally got one of my daughters out of this situation.
My son, who I would say is at least capable of doing average work in English was put in a "special" class with other kids, some who almost cannot speak any English. Obviously, most of these type of kids in IUSD are very bright in other areas but they can't speak English well yet. I've asked to have him removed from this class but I haven't been successful.