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The Migrant Education
Program (MEP) in Seattle Public Schools supports migrant students
and families through a number of programs and services designed for
their special needs.
MEP Home Visitors >
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The home visitor makes an effort to identify migrant students
as soon as they arrive in the Seattle area and enroll the students
in school as soon as possible. MEP works hard to make education a
family affair. Home visitors that identify and enroll migrant
students form a bridge between the parents and schools. Working
closely together, home visitors and parents help migrant students
overcome educational barriers that may otherwise go
unchallenged.
Saturday School
Program >
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Classes start September 18,
2004.
The Saturday School is open to all migrant and bilingual
students in Kindergarten through grade 12. The program runs
throughout the school year. Students can get help with reading,
writing, math, science, special assignments, or PASS
courses.
The Migrant Program
Saturday School is located at:
Aki Kurose Middle School Academy
3928 S Graham St. Room #110
Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
PASS (Portable Assisted
Study Sequence) > top
The PASS program offers high school students a chance to earn
full or partial credit for missed courses, allowing them to stay on
track for graduation. Learning packages are available for most
required subjects and a variety of elective courses. Some courses
are offered in both English and Spanish. Students must currently be
enrolled in a school, even if they they are unable to attend
classes there. The courses are free for migrant students. Secondary Education for Migrant Youth
(SEMY)/PASS has more information.
Summer School >
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MEP offers high school migrant students through the Migrant
/PASS Summer School the opportunity to catch up or keep up with
their studies. The five-week program is offered at a Seattle middle
school or high school each year.
Physical
Examinations for Elementary Students
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A free annual physical exam is
offered at an elementary school with a high enrollment of migrant
families. Please call to find out the school location for this
year.
Migrant Student
and Parent Leadership Conference
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Seattle Schools held its second
annual Migrant Student and Parent Leadership Conference in 2004.
The third conference will be held in spring 2005. The conference
consists of keynote speakers and facilitated workshop sessions for
both students and adult family members focusing on academic
achievement and leadership of self, family, and community. Meals
and childcare are provided for this day-long event.
Accident Insurance
Benefits > top
The Migrant Education Program Accident Insurance covers accidents
that occur at school or at home 24 hours a day, seven days a
week. Most injuries are covered, including those that occur
while participating in interscholastic sports. The benefits include
doctor and hospital bills, dental work, ambulance service to the
first hospital, and drugs prescribed because of an accident.
(Note: This insurance covers only accidental
injuries.)
Updated
July 29, 2005
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