Multilingual English and Resource 

OPEN TO: 9th-10th grade 

This course is designed for students who speak a language other than English at home. Throughout this course, students will work to improve their language proficiency through reading, writing, listening, and speaking. With an emphasis on reading strategies and comprehension, students read short stories, nonfiction, novels, drama, and poetry. In addition, the class focuses on grammar in the context of the writing process. We also introduce students to American culture. There is a clear emphasis on the progressive development of linguistic skills identified in the WIDA English Language Proficiency Standards (9-10). 

OPEN TO: 11th-12th grade 

This course is designed for students who speak a language other than English at home. Throughout this course, students will work to improve their language proficiency through reading, writing, listening, and speaking. With an emphasis on reading strategies and comprehension, students read short stories, nonfiction, novels, drama, and poetry. In addition, the class focuses on grammar in the context of the writing process. We also introduce students to American culture. There is a clear emphasis on the progressive development of linguistic skills identified in the WIDA English Language Proficiency Standards (11-12). 

OPEN TO: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th grade 

This course is designed for students who speak at home. Students will have the opportunity of extra time to work on assignments, receive help, or take tests with the Bilingual teacher to assist them. There is a clear emphasis on the progressive development of linguistic skills identified in the WIDA English Language Proficiency Standards (9-12). Students must earn above a “60%” to pass and earn credit. This course is Pass/Fail.