District Establishing International Welcome Center

Because the number of culturally and linguistically diverse students in Richland One has increased steadily over the last several years, the district is establishing a center to welcome new families to the district and to ease their transition into the community.

Currently, our students represent 40 countries and as many languages. The International Welcome Center is the district's response to ensuring that all students receive a quality education.

The Center, which opens next month, is located at A.C. Moore. It presents "one-stop shopping" for
new international families. School registrars and database specialists will be briefed on the proper etiquette for referring families and students to the International Welcome Center.

Information will be available at the Center about the district's English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) program. The required documents may be completed while children take the necessary language proficiency tests.

At the end of this initial visit, children will be referred to the school that best meets their needs.
For more information, call Fatiha Bencheikh, 231-6829.