Title 1 and English Learners Office

The English Learner Program provides standards-based English Language Development Instruction and Specially Designed Academic Instruction in English (SDAIE) for students acquiring the English Language.

Our instructional approaches and techniques help develop our students English language development skills in order to be college and career ready.

The LAUSD Master Plan for English Learners and Standard English Learners takes an assets-based approach towards instruction so that our students languages and cultures are valued, supported, encouraged, and enhanced. Students engage in rigorous academic instruction to challenge and develop their language development.

Reclassification requirements

What is the ELPAC?

The English Language Proficiency Assessment for California is the primary language assessment given annually to all students whose primary language is other than English. The ELPAC is administered once a year in the Spring and initially to all students enrolling for the first time in a California school.

What is the reclassification criteria?

The LAUSD Multilingual and Multicultural Education Department provides a criteria chart for reclassification. Criteria requirements vary between grade levels. Please see the available pdf copies of the criteria chart for your information.

SSC and ELAC Orientation and Election Agendas

BUL 5619.7 RECLASSIFICATION CHART

How can I, as a parent of an EL students, be more involved?

Parents are welcomed to volunteer on our campus by signing up with the Griffith Parent Center. Additionally, school sites are required to have an English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC). The ELAC meets once a month to review, discuss, and council the school site, principal, and major stakeholders on issues pertaining to English Learners.

TITLE 1 RESOURCES

Celena Davis Title 1/EL Designee

Email Celena Davis

News & Announcements

School Experience Survey

It's time to share your thoughts! Please complete the School Experience Survey. If your child shows their teacher or Mrs. Davis proof that it was completed, they will receive a rubber ducky!

Minimum Day/No School

SBA-Bootcamp for ELA and Math

Students: Do you want to Meet or Exceed Standard for SBA? Join us for a boot camp after school to help boost your score!

Cell Phone Free, Effective Monday, March 3

Monday, March 3, 2025, we officially launch the No Cell Phone Policy program! Students will secure their smartphones, smartwatches, and AirPods in their Yondr pouches. Please remind your child to shut off their phone before pouching it. Thank you for supporting this important step in creating a better learning environment. ¡Marzo 3, 2025, es el dia! Este es el asistente director Joel A. Escobar de Griffith con nuestro mensaje semanal ¡El lunes, 3 de marzo lanzamos oficialmente el programa de No Cell Phone Policy! Los estudiantes guardarán sus teléfonos inteligentes, relojes inteligentes y AirPods en sus fundas Yondr. Por favor, recuerde a su hijo(a) de apagar su teléfono antes de guardarlo. Gracias por apoyar este paso importante para crear un mejor ambiente de aprendizaje.

Purchase your panoramic picture today!

8th grade families: Your panoramic picture is now available to purchase! Click the link today.

Minimum Day, 2/21/2025

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