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ESL 1-2 (9-12)
This course is intended for beginning proficiency level English learners (typically a first-year English learners with formal educational experiences). It is worth 2 credits due to double seat time. It focuses on increasing ELs’ academic English skills in the areas of speaking, listening, reading, and writing to an early-intermediate level as measured by the ELP Achievement Level Descriptors. The language and literacy integrated curriculum provides students with a balanced approach to learning English through applying comprehension skills to study authentic literature, informational texts, foundational literacy skills, academic vocabulary development, and academic writing with contextualized grammar. Special attention will be given to develop ELs’ oral language through integration of academic conversations. The curriculum for ESL classes is aligned to the English Language Proficiency standards and is in support of academic language development required for the core content-area standards’ mastery.
Prerequisite: teacher recommendation
Course ID: 155111/155112ESL Social Studies Foundations 1-2 (9-12)
This ESL course is intended for beginning proficiency level English learners (typically a first-year English learners with formal educational experiences) and supports literacy and English language acquisition. This course explores the life of our country during the time period between Independence to 1900. Instruction is organized around the themes of geography, history, economics, and civics. Students investigate the key people, events, and ideas of the United States through primary and secondary sources, multiple perspectives, and the inquiry process. The curriculum for ESL classes is aligned to the English Language Proficiency standards and is in support of academic language development required for mastery of HS US History course standards and curriculum.
Prerequisite: teacher recommendation
Course ID: 159411/159412ESL Science Foundations 3-4 (9-12)
Science Foundations 3-4 is an inquiry-based course designed to expose students to natural, environmental, and life sciences. Topics include weather and water cycles, plant studies, environmental changes, and human body systems. This course provides a foundation for other science courses. This elective science course is intended for beginning proficiency level English learners (typically a first-year English learners with formal educational experience).
Prerequisite: teacher recommendation
Course ID: 063141/063142ESL Reading 1-2 (9-12)
This course is designed to build reading skills in English for the English learners at beginning levels of English proficiency. Students in this course will improve reading proficiency with explicit, direct instruction in fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. Strategies for phonemic awareness and phonics will be taught as needed. Students will read leveled, high interest literature across multiple genres for varied purposes.
Prerequisite: teacher recommendation
Course ID: 155211/155212ESL Reading 3-4 (9-12)
This course is designed for intermediate ESL students to improve reading skills. Emphasis is on developing fluency, summarizing and sequencing events in a reading passage, recognizing cause and effect, and using systematic strategies to locate information from textbooks, charts, graphs, and tables.
Prerequisite: teacher recommendation or appropriate placement in the ESL program as determined by the ELPA21 assessment
Course ID: 155231/155232ESL 3-4 (9-12)
This course is intended for intermediate proficiency level English learners (typically a second-year English learners with formal educational experiences). It is worth 2 credits due to double seat time. The focus of the course will be to increase ELs’ academic English skills in the areas of speaking, listening, reading, and writing to an intermediate level as measured by the ELP Achievement Level Descriptors. The language and literacy integrated curriculum will focus on strengthening comprehension and interaction with complex text through utilization of high-yield comprehension strategies, academic conversations, academic vocabulary and writing and grammar skills required to produce academic writing. The curriculum for ESL classes is aligned to the English Language Proficiency standards and is in support of academic language development required for the core content-area standards’ mastery.
Prerequisite: successful completion of learning goals from ESL 1-2 or demonstration of equivalent skills is required for registration in this course
Course ID: 155131/155132ESL 5-6 (9-12)
This co-requisite course is intended for intermediate proficiency level English learners, who are also enrolled in English 1-2 ELL course. The focus of the course will be to increase ELs' academic English skills in the areas of speaking, listening, reading, and writing to an advanced level as measured by the ELP Achievement Level Descriptors. The language and literacy integrated curriculum will focus on strengthening comprehension strategies, academic conversations, academic vocabulary and writing and grammar skills required to produce academic writing. The curriculum for this course is aligned to the English Language Proficiency standards and is in support of academic language development required for English 1-2 course.
Prerequisite: successful completion of learning goals from ESL 1-2 or demonstration of equivalent skills is required for registration in this course
Course ID: 155131/155132US History 1-2 ELL (9-12)
This course is restricted for ESL students who are concurrently enrolled in ESL 3-4 or ESL 5-6. A special focus on language development is provided, but content and standards are the U.S. History standards. This course continues the study of United States history from 1900 to present. Students address the social, economic, and political development of the nation and relate it to both past and present. Instruction is organized around the themes of geography, history, economics, and civics. Students investigate the key people, events, and ideas of the United States through primary and secondary sources, multiple perspectives, and the inquiry process.
Prerequisite: teacher recommendation or appropriate placement in the ESL program as determined by the ELPA21 assessment
Course ID: 031331/031332US History 1-2 ELL (9-12)
This course offers the English 1-2 curriculum with enhanced vocabulary focus and cultural orientation for ELL students.
Prerequisite: teacher recommendation or appropriate placement in the ESL program as determined by the ELPA21 assessment
Course ID: 010371/010372
