ACADEMIC EXPECTATIONS
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL)

Students will use English to participate in social interaction for personal expressions and enjoyment and when speaking and writing.
Students will use English to obtain and express information at each level.
Students will demonstrate the acquisition of a body of knowledge by:

  • Reading for understanding in English at each level.
  • Organizing ideas for written and oral expression.
  • Interpreting information.
  • Expressing an awareness of the cultures of people who speak English.
  • Responding to the works of others.
Students will communicate effectively in English by:
  • Using the language to express themselves in writing and speaking.
  • Understanding and responding appropriately in a variety of settings.
  • Reading for understanding.
  • Using culturally appropriate forms of expression.
  • Demonstrating knowledge through application in a variety of contexts at each level.
Student will use English in socially and culturally appropriate ways verbally and nonverbally at the target level according to audience, purpose and setting.
Students will demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the rights and responsibilities necessary to learn, live, and work in culturally diverse and democratic society by:
  • Developing an appreciation of English speaking cultures.
bulletENGLISH AS A SECOND/FOREIGN LANGUAGE 1 #297
1 Credit – Grades 9-12
This course is designed for students will little previous study of English who score below the 10th percentile in reading.
The purpose of the course is to develop listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in English. The focus is on language needed for survival in the United States culture as well as the language needed for success in academic courses.
Prerequisite: Placement test
bulletENGLISH AS A SECOND/FOREIGN LANGUAGE 2 #298
1 Credit – Grades 9-12
This course is designed for students who have previously studied English as a second language. The overall purpose of the course is to improve students’ skills of listening, reading, speaking and writing in English. While assignments are somewhat individualized in order to focus on the needs of the students, the reading focus on American cultures as well as literature from other English speaking cultures.
Prerequisite: Placement test
bulletENGLISH AS A SECOND/FOREIGN LANGUAGE 3 #299
1 Credit – Grades 9-12
This course is designed for students who are about to make the transition to mainstream English 9-12 classes or who choose to take this course along with a mainstream course. The purpose of the course is to refine listening, reading, speaking and writing skills. The course requires that students do library research, as well as oral and written reports.
Prerequisite: Placement test