The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

The ELD Center is equipped with board games to help facilitate interactions between students in the center.

Welcoming Space

Lauren Chuu and Daphne Huang September 29, 2023

MVHS has a new English Language Development (ELD) Center located in room C206, open every day during brunch, lunch and tutorial. The center aims to provide resources and community activities for ELD...

ELD 2 teacher Shari Russell will be taking the new Instructional Lead position starting in the 2023-24 school year. Photo courtesy of Shari Russell | Used with permission

New Instructional Lead for English Language Development

Brandon Xu June 1, 2023

FUHSD plans to implement a new Instructional Lead position to support English Language Development classes throughout the district, effective during the 2023 to 2024 school year. According to FUHSD Coordinator...

New adjustments: exploring how MVHS helps transfer students

New adjustments: exploring how MVHS helps transfer students

Sarah Young and Leanna Sun December 20, 2019
Transfer students and MVHS staff explain how MVHS helps acclimate transfer students to the school
Illustration by Elizabeth Han

Asian immigrant students are not welcome in an Asian community

Elizabeth Han March 13, 2017
International students talk about inclusivity — or the lack thereof in MVHS
Where are ELD students from: Students share about their hometowns

Where are ELD students from: Students share about their hometowns

Elizabeth Han September 25, 2015
Four ELD students reflect on the differences between Cupertino and their old cities
English Language Development students prepare to apply for Leadership

English Language Development students prepare to apply for Leadership

Harini Shyamsundar May 14, 2014
With the Leadership application process quickly transpiring, two ELD applicants and their adviser reflect on their four-month journey.

English Language Development students encouraged to try out for Leadership

Harini Shyamsundar February 9, 2014

New Student Support officers begin long-term process of inspiring ELD students to participate more actively in school events.

ELD students start new club to interact with others

ELD students start new club to interact with others

Yifei Wu November 25, 2013

“Welcome to Japanese Club,” read the Powerpoint presentation that had light purple jasmine blossoming in the background. Club president senior Yuri Kawaharada stepped forward as students settled in...

ELD teaching workshops are nothing to hide

ELD teaching workshops are nothing to hide

Smitha Gundavajhala September 24, 2011
Let’s take the workshops as the first step in the solution
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