Location/Ubicación:
Northside Middle School
2400 W. Bethel Ave.
Muncie, IN 47304
(765) 747-5290
Office Hours/Horario de Oficina: 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Please call for an appointment/Favor de llamar para hacer una cita.
The MCS International Welcome Center provides important information about our schools to students and their families who are new to the United States in order to facilitate their acclimating to American culture while maintaining their identity.
The center serves as a liaison for students and families (Pre-K - 12), linking them to MCS schools; empowering parents and guardians to advocate for their students’ success; and connecting students and families to school and community resources.
International Welcome Center services also include:
- Family and student interviews and screenings
- Oral Language Proficiency Assessment in English
- Oral Language Proficiency Assessment in Spanish for qualifying elementary students
- Online registration assistance
- Family and student orientations which provide information on:
- Indiana Compulsory Attendance Law
- 90% Rule for Attendance
- Overview of the school day
- Transportation options
- School Safety – explanation of different emergency drills
- Cyber Safety
- Dress code and school behavior expectations
- Parent Workshops for EL students at requesting MCS school campuses tailored to campus needs
- Pre-LAS and LAS Links professional development
For support and more information, please contact the MCS Multilingual Education at (765) 747-5290.