Language Services
Vision
The FCS ESL Department is dedicated to growing the success of Multilingual Learners (students with a primary or home language other than English who are in the process of acquiring English).
The ML/Title III | NC DPI site contains links to policy, program and procedural guidance to help ensure that LEAs/Charter Schools stay informed of federal law and state policy regarding the education of English learners.
English Learner
INTERPRETER/TRANSLATOR REQUEST MEMO
Please DO NOT EMAIL translators directly with requests.
ALL REQUESTS (except when a situation requires immediate attention. Please check the interpreter's availability schedule below before you make the emergency call.) should be submitted via email to joleenjackson@fcschools.net at least 2 - 3 weeks in advance for meetings.
FCS offers the following service on a needs basis
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DUTIES |
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Maria LeFrancois (SPANISH/CHINESE) Email marialefrancois@fcschools.net Contact # 919-727-6590 |
M - (9-1) T - (1-3:30) W - (1-3:30) Th- (9-1) |
Zoom/GoogleMeet parent conferences/IEPs
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Perfect Cahua (SPANISH) Email: perfectcahua@fcschools.net Contact# 984-528-7484 |
T -8:00 -1:00 Th. - 1- 4 F- 1-4 |
Zoom/GoogleMeet parent conferences/IEPs
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A Non-English Speaker Help Line, (919) 496-2600 ext. 271, is also available for parents to call and leave a message. This line will be monitored M,W,F |
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NON ENGLISH SPEAKER STUDENT REGISTRATION:
CALL Joleen Jackson @ 919- 496-2600 ext. 240 or 919-559-2375.
DISCIPLINE ISSUES:
Principals/Asst. Principals may call an interpreter directly (during their assigned hours, if it is an emergency. If they do not answer, call me on my cell phone@919-59-2375. I will try to find an interpreter.
OR Submit an email request to Joleen Jackson to schedule a meeting with the parent OR request for an Interpreter to make a phone call to parents via email to explain why disciplinary actions were taken.
IEP MEETINGS:Suggestions for set up
EC teacher should send an email with 2-3 dates & times 2- 3 weeks in advance to Joleen Jackson. The Interpreter will contact parents with these dates to schedule a meeting. EC Teacher sends written notice home. We cannot guarantee that an interpreter will be available if IEP meetings are scheduled with parents prior to sending a request.
Staff
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ESL STAFF |
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Dr. Geoffrey Hawthorne |
Executive Director of Elementary Education and Federal Programs |
Central Office |
919-496-2600 ext. 276 geoffreyhawthorne@fcschools.net |
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Joleen Jackson |
EL Instructional Coach |
Central Office |
919-496-2600 ext. 240 joleenjackson@fcschools.net |
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Ashley Thompson |
ESL Teacher |
LOMES/FES |
ashleythompson@fcschools.net |
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Sherril Norris |
ESL Teacher |
BES/EBES |
sherrilnorris@fcschools.net |
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VACANT |
ESL Teacher |
LES/RES |
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Julie Simmons |
ESL Tutor |
YES |
juliesimmons@fcschools.net |
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Heather Thrappas |
ESL Teacher |
LHS/TLMS/ LMES |
heatherthrappas@fcschools.net |
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Heidi Jakasal |
ESL Teacher |
BHS/BMS |
heidijakasal@fcschools.net |
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VACANT |
ESL Teacher |
FHS/CCMS/FMS |
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Perfect Cahua |
ESL PARENT LIAISON |
Central Office |
perfectcahua@fcschools.net |