The English as a Second Language Department offers a curriculum structured to meet the needs of those international students with limited English proficiency. Current linguistic, psychological and educational research offers insight into the process of learning additional languages and the pedagogy that supports second language learning. Language learning takes place in the community and in classrooms. In the school setting several general principles underlie successful language teaching and learning for all students.
Core Curriculum
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Course |
Semester |
Grade |
Title |
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EL120 & 121 |
Fall & Spring |
9,10,11,12,PG |
EL Emerging: Integrated Skills |
|
EL122 & 123 |
Fall & Spring |
9,10,11,12,PG |
EL Emerging: Speaking & Listening |
|
EL124 & 125 |
Fall & Spring |
9,10,11,12,PG |
EL Emerging: Creative Thinking |
|
EL 220 & 221 |
Fall & Spring |
9,10,11,12,PG |
EL Developing: Integrated Skills |
|
EL225 & 226 |
Fall & Spring |
9,10,11,12,PG |
EL Developing: Life Science |
|
EL320 & 321 |
Fall & Spring |
9,10,11,12,PG |
EL Advanced: Integrated Skills |
|
EL324 & 325 |
Fall & Spring |
9,10,11,12,PG |
EL Advanced: History & Government |