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**Basic Guidelines**
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 * Students who are new to the California school system and speak a primary language other than English should be directed to the Transitional English Programs (TEP) office for guidance in selecting the best program for their child. The TEP office is located at:
 * Community Education Center
 * Families of EL students have the choice of opting out of the Newcomers Program (the middle school program is located at Mills) and enrolling them in their neighborhood school.
 * If an EL student is opting out of the Newcomers Program and enrolling at Mitchell, the grade they are enrolled in is based on their birthdate not the grade level of their point of origin (home country).

Upon entering the school district, a Home Language Survey is completed by the parent/guardian on behalf of each student. A Home Language Survey is to be completed ONLY if student is NEW to FCUSD. Parent/guardian should indicate ALL LANGUAGES spoken even if they have indicated that English is the primary language.
 * Home Language Surveys**

Send the completed yellow copy to TEP office; the white copy goes in the CUM.

An article worth considering discusses the issues revolving around the Home Language Suerveys.

Identified EL students need to be tested within 30 days of enrollment to the school.
 * CELDT Testing**