These
classes are designed for students whose first language is not English.
Students are tested to assess their proficiency in English and placed
appropriately. Beginning classes are for non-English speakers. Students
progress through a structured program that increases the students'
ability to use English for listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
English
for Immigrants: English 1 SOL & English 2 SOL
These
English classes are for students who are recent immigrants. Students
study English literature according to the TAKS developed for 9th
and 10th grade. These are the state approved courses in English
for ESL students.
Content-based
Science for ESL
This course is for beginning-level students. It teaches English
through the use of science materials. Students learn and use the
vocabulary of science with an emphasis on biology and health, and
physics and chemistry.
Content-based Social Studies for ESL
This course is for beginning-level students. It teaches English
through the use of social studies materials. Students learn and
use the vocabulary of social studies with an emphasis on World Geography
and American History. |