Course Descriptions

Beginning Content-based ESL for Science (elective credit only) [.5 - 1]

English I SOL [.5 - 1]
Prerequisite: Placement in ESOL program and student must be an immigrant
English I SOL is a course designed to provide instruction in the English I TEKS for beginner and intermediate level limited English proficient (LEP) students enrolled in ESL. It also works to build English language proficiency. Students are placed in this course according to their current level of English proficiency. This course does meet the graduation requirement for English I, so students who take this course may not later take regular English I for credit. It should be noted that some colleges and universities might not honor this course when considering a student’s application for admission.

English II SOL [.5 - 1]
Prerequisite: Credit for English I or English I SOL and student must be an immigrant
English II SOL is a course designed to provide instruction in the English II TEKS for beginner and intermediate level limited English proficient (LEP) students enrolled in ESL. It also works to build English language proficiency. Students are placed in this course according to their current level of English proficiency. This course does meet the graduation requirement for English II, so students who take this course may not later take regular English II for credit. It should be noted that some colleges and universities might not honor this course when considering a student’s application for admission.

Beginning ESL [.5 - 1]

Advanced ESL [.5 - 1]

Transitional ESL [.5 - 1]
The ESL staff will assess the student's English skills. The Language Proficiency Assessment Committee will then determine the instructional level of the student, will recommend the appropriate English and ESL classes, and will obtain parental approval for placement of the student in the ESL program.

ESL [.5 - 1]

Beginning Content-based ESL for Social Studies (elective credit only) [.5 - 1]

Advanced ESL [.5 - 1]

Intermediate ESL [.5 - 1]