English Learners (EL) Department
The English Learners (EL) program consists of a complementary English and Reading course with teacher teams at the newcomer, beginning, intermediate, and advanced language levels.
- The Newcomer program consists of English and Language Skills courses for students who are new to the country and who benefit from intensive English instruction with native language support.
- Beginning, or Level 1, is a two-period program with a focus on intensive English instruction for students whose basic interpersonal language skills and cognitive academic language proficiency are in the beginning stages. There is an emphasis on oral comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing production skills.
- Intermediate, or Level 2 is a two-period program that offers continuing English instruction for students whose language proficiency is growing but still benefit from significant English language support. This level offers content support, as well as the further development of speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills in English.
- Students in Advanced, or EL 3, are enrolled in core programming but are eligible for support through an EL Language Assistance period in the Warrior Resource Center.
Placement or promotion for all program levels is based on national ACCESS and district GRADE and STAR scores. Additional academic support is offered through bilingual/sheltered content courses and an EL Language Assistance period in the Warrior Resource Center.