The high school EL program offers English Learners a series of courses to assist them in attaining English language proficiency and in meeting state learning standards. Students are referred to and placed in this program based on the district Home Language Survey, classroom performance, and/or assessment by the EL teacher.
EL English 1
Grade Level: 9-12
Semesters: 2
Credits: 1
This is an English class for students who are new to the United States and for whom English is a new language. The focus of this class is on listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Vocabulary and grammar development, as well as basic reading and writing skills, are emphasized. Students also learn about the history and culture of the United States.
EL English 2
Prerequisite: Proficiency placement test or EL English 1 Completion
Grade Level: 9-12
Semesters: 2
Credits: 1
This is an English class for English learners who have completed English I or who have a comparable level of English language proficiency. The focus of this class is on the continuing development of the student’s listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Emphasis is on vocabulary and grammar development, reading strategies, literature interpretation, advanced research techniques, and writing expository, narrative, and persuasive essays.
EL English 3
Prerequisite: Proficiency placement test or EL English 2 completion
Grade Level: 9-12
Semesters: 2
Credits: 1
This is an English class for English learners who have completed English 2 for EL students or who have a comparable level of English language proficiency. The focus of this class is on strengthening the student’s listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Strong emphasis is placed on reading strategies, literature interpretation and analysis, and writing expository, narrative, and persuasive essays. Students will increase their English skills by stressing the development of abstract vocabulary, expansion of grammar skills, critical reading, and application of writing proficiency.
EL English 4
Prerequisite: Proficiency placement test or EL English 3 completion
Grade Level: 9-12
Semesters: 2
Credits: 1
This is an English class for English learners who have completed English III for EL students or who have a comparable level of English language proficiency. The focus of this class is on strengthening the student’s listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Strong emphasis is placed on reading strategies, literature interpretation and analysis, and writing expository, narrative, and persuasive essays. Students will increase their English skills by focusing on literature and expanding their analytical language skills.
EL Resource (General or Language Specific)
Prerequisite: By Placement
Grade Level: 9-12
Semesters: 2
Credits: 1
The purpose of this course is to provide support to students to address mastering academic language within the student course of study and to support cultural adjustments. Students receive assistance with reading, writing, and speaking skills. When transitional bilingual education thresholds are met, students are enrolled in an EL Resource course that offers academic support in their native language.