English as a Second Language 1 - Conversation and Literacy

This is a course for beginning English students. Students learn basic interpersonal communication

skills for school and community survival so that all ESL students may have successful experiences at

Fenton High School. Emphasis is on study skills which provide the means for success in regular courses

when the student exits the ESL program.

Semesters: 2 Credits: 4

Course Code: 1st Semester - 4519-4521, 2nd Semester - 4520-4522 Grade Levels: 9-12

English As a Second Language 2

Level 2 builds on previously introduced skills and emphasizes reading and writing while continuing to

develop oral proficiency in English. Specific reading skills such as using context clues, finding the main

idea, drawing conclusions, and making inferences are developed. Intensive writing skills concentrate

on sentence formation, using correct punctuation, and constructing simple, coherent paragraphs. The

elements of literature are introduced.

Semesters: 2 Credits: 2

Course Code: 1st Semester - 4523 , 2nd Semester -4524 Grade Levels: 9-12

English as a Second Language 3

ESL 3 parallels the regular English 1 curriculum and provides an extensive review for improving

communication skills on a level for students who are still developing their English proficiency. Students

analyze the short story and the novel as forms of literature. Poetry, mythology, and drama are also

studied. This course provides intensive work with reading skills, vocabulary development, sentence

structure, and paragraph development culminating in the formation of an argumentative essay. This

course meets the English 1 requirement for graduation.

Semesters: 2 Credits: 2

Course Code: 1st Semester - 4525 , 2nd Semester -4526 Grade Levels: 9-12

English as a Second Language 4

This course provides advanced level ESL students with intensive work in all areas of language arts. It

incorporates technology presentational skills to prepare students to transition to the regular English

classroom or employment. Students acquire skills to comprehend and respond to informational text.

Through their reading, students acquire academic vocabulary and language which will help them

experience success in their future careers and in college. As with all ESL courses, the four

communication skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing continue to be expanded through

personal development, career, and community themes. During each unit, students create narrative and

argumentative essays, presentations, and speeches that use evidence from the informational texts

read in class. Research skills and technology presentational skills are integrated throughout the course.

This course meets the English 2 requirement for graduation.

Semesters: 2 Credits: 2

Course Code: 1st Semester - 4527 , 2nd Semester -4528 Grade Levels: 9-12

Content Reading

Required of all ESL students, this course is designed to assist students in acquiring academic

vocabulary and applying reading strategies to various content areas. Opportunities are provided for

developing literacy skills through independent reading and writing.

Course Codes:

• ESL 1 CODE: 1st Semester: 4540 2nd Semester: 4541
• ESL 2 CODE: 1st Semester: 4542 2nd Semester: 4543
• ESL 3 CODE: 1st Semester: 4544 2nd Semester: 4545
• ESL 4 CODE: 1st Semester: 4605 2nd Semester: 4606

Semesters: 2 Credits: 2 Grade Levels: 9-12

Basic Math (ESL & Bilingual)

This course provides English Language Learners basic math skills and vocabulary

development in preparation for students to be successful in high school level math courses.

Course Codes: ESL CODE: 1st Semester- 4560, 2nd Semester- 4561

BILINGUAL CODE: 1st Semester- 4660, 2nd Semester- 4661

Semesters: 2 Credits: 2 Grade Levels: 9-12

Algebra Part 1 (ESL & Bilingual)

This course assists English Language Learners in the acquisition of English skills while developing

mathematical concepts. Included are all of the topics covered in the general education Algebra (Part 1)

course. In addition, time is spent on upgrading arithmetic skills. Successful completion of Algebra (Part

1) and Algebra (Part 2) are required for graduation.

Course Codes: ESL CODE: 1st Semester-4533 , 2nd Semester- 4334

BILINGUAL CODE: 1st Semester- 4537 , 2nd Semester- 4538

Semesters: 2 Credits: 2 Grade Levels: 9-12

Algebra Part 2 (ESL)

As a continuation of ESL Algebra (Part 1), the material covered in this course is equivalent to the

second semester of the regular Algebra I course. Algebra I is primarily concerned with algebraic

vocabulary, basic manipulations with polynomials and rational algebraic expressions, solutions to linear

and quadratic equations, inequalities, word problems that illustrate a variety of practical applications

of algebra, laws of exponents, graphing of linear functions, and the simultaneous solution of two linear

equations in two unknowns. Upon completion of Algebra (Part 2), students should continue their

mathematics study with Geometry or Algebra II. This course fulfills one year of the three years of

mathematics needed for graduation.

Prerequisites: Completion of ESL Algebra (Part 1) or equivalent and approval of the ESL Instructor

Course Codes: 1st Semester- 4611 , 2nd Semester- 4512

Semesters: 2 Credits: 2 Grade Levels: 10-12

Geometry A & B (ESL)

This sequential course is designed to assist Limited English Proficient students acquire English skills

while developing geometry concepts. As with the regular education Fundamentals of Geometry course,

it provides students with the fundamental vocabulary, properties, language, and content of geometry.

Included are the core geometric topics such as triangles, circles, polygons, parallel lines, coordinate,

and solid geometry. In addition, students will continue to increase their knowledge of algebraic skills.

PARCC and ACT math skills and test preparation will be fully integrated throughout the course.

Successful completion of this course fulfills the geometry requirement needed for graduation.

Prerequisites: Completion of ESL Algebra (Part 1) or equivalent and approval of the ESL Instructor

Course Codes: 1st Semester- 4611 , 2nd Semester- 4512

Semesters: 2 Credits: 2 Grade Levels: 10-12

Introduction to the Social Sciences (ESL & Bilingual)

This course will assist Limited English students improve their English skills while acquainting them

with the various disciplines within the social sciences. Units include civics, political science, psychology,

economics, sociology, anthropology, and geography. During the civics unit, students will be assessed

on the U.S. Constitution, the Illinois Constitution, and the U.S. Flag, which are required for graduation

in the state of Illinois. Students must also complete two hours of community service during first

semester so they acquire the value and importance of civic involvement in their communities. This

course fulfills part of the three-year Social Studies requirement for graduation.

Course Codes: ESL CODE: 1st Semester- 4600, 2nd Semester- 4601

BILINGUAL CODE: 1st Semester-4501 , 2nd Semester- 4502

Semesters: 2 Credits: 2 Grade Levels: 9,10

Basic US History (ESL & Bilingual)

This course provides English Language Learners with an overall view of United States history with an

emphasis on significant periods in American history and vocabulary development.

Course Codes: ESL CODE: 1st Semester-4562, 2nd Semester- 4563

BILINGUAL CODE: 1st Semester-4662, 2nd Semester- 4663

Semesters: 2 Credits: 2 Grade Levels: 9-12

United States History (ESL & Bilingual)

This course is a survey of the major events in U.S. history for Limited English Proficient students. The

purpose of this course is to develop English language skills through a study of the American people,

culture, and past. This course takes a multicultural view of such topics as the development of the

American form of constitutional republican government; development of the American economy;

United States foreign policy; and the evolution of our total cultural heritage. Knowledge of the past is

related to current events in order to develop a sense of historical continuity.

Prerequisites: Approval from an ESL Instructor

Course Codes: ESL CODE: 1st Semester-4517, 2nd Semester- 4518

BILINGUAL CODE: 1st Semester- 4617, 2nd Semester- 4618

Semesters: 2 Credits: 2 Grade Levels: 9-12

World History (ESL & Bilingual)

The purpose of ESL or Bilingual World History is to develop English language skills while studying the

evolution of diverse civilizations from ancient times to the present. Students learn how the interactions

between people from different empires, nation-states, social classes, and religious backgrounds have

impacted the course of history. Students will come away from the course with knowledge of world

geography, religions, and patterns of social, political, and economic interactions. They will ultimately

recognize that the events of the past influence the world we live in to-day. This course fulfills part of the

three year requirement of social studies for graduation.

Prerequisites: Approval from an ESL Instructor

Course Codes: ESL CODE: 1st Semester-, 2nd Semester-

BILINGUAL CODE: 1st Semester- , 2nd Semester-

Semesters: 2 Credits: 2 Grade Levels: 9,10

Health (ESL & Bilingual)

This course is designed to assist Limited English Proficient students acquire English skills while they

learn how to develop a healthy lifestyle based on informed choices. These topics may include: personal

health, stress management, systems of the body, mental health, personal relationships, sexuality,

marriage, parenthood, human growth and development, nutrition and physical fitness, the abuse of

drugs, alcohol, and tobacco, and diseases and disorders. Successful completion of this course fulfills

Fenton’s health course requirement for graduation.

Prerequisites: Approval from an ESL Instructor

Course Codes: ESL CODE: 4508

BILINGUAL CODE: 1st Semester- 4509

Semesters: 1 Credits: 1 Grade Levels: 9-12

Bilingual General Science

This course provides English Language Learners students with an introduction to general science and may include topics

from life science, earth science, or physical science, depending on the needs of the students. Students will become familiar

with lab safety rules and the scientific method.

Prerequisites: None Semesters: 2 Credits: 2

Course Code: 1st Semester - 4564, 2nd Semester - 4565 Grade Levels: 9, 10, 11, 12

Biology Non- Sequential (ESL & Bilingual)

This is a full year course intended to meet the needs of Limited English Proficient students pursuing

a science-related career or preparing to attend a four-year college. This course presents principles that

compare and contrast the structures and functions found in all living things from one-celled organisms

through the human body. Topics such as biological classification, cell structure and function, genetics,

microbiology, and balanced and functioning system, are covered. The course is the first course in the

teaching of laboratory procedures and the scientific method taught at the high school level. In addition,

this course satisfies one course of the science requirement at Fenton and for admission to college.

Prerequisites: Approval of the ESL/Bilingual Instructor

Course Codes: ESL CODE: 1st Semester-4503, 2nd Semester- 4504

BILINGUAL CODE: 1st Semester- 4403 , 2nd Semester- 4404

Semesters: 2 Credits: 2 Grade Levels: 9,10

Chemistry Non- Sequential (ESL & Bilingual)

This course is designed as the second course in the science sequence for students. This is a laboratory course dealing

with the structure of and changes in matter. Some of the topics covered include understanding the physical properties of

matter, energy and its interactions with matter, describing and categorizing matter, counting particles and describing

chemical change. Laboratory investigations and demonstrations will be a focus in class and guide student learning

through presentations of group data and class discussion. Access to a scientific calculator is required on a daily basis.

Prerequisites: Approval of the ESL/Bilingual Instructor

Course Codes: ESL CODE: 1st Semester- 4703, 2nd Semester- 4704

BILINGUAL CODE: 1st Semester- 4803 , 2nd Semester - 4804

Semesters: 2 Credits: 2 Grade Levels: 10-12

Consumer Education (ESL)

Designed primarily for Limited English Proficient students, this course helps students acquire

problem-solving skills needed to investigate and evaluate choices we are required to make in adult life.

The course will be used as a format for developing English skills since English is the language

consumers use in this country. Topics to be studied include budgets, banking, comparative shopping,

renting an apartment, career planning and job interviews, buying a car, credit, insurance, and consumer

complaints. This course fulfills the graduation requirement for Consumer Education.

Course Code: 4516

Semesters: 1 Credits: 1 Grade Levels: 11,12

Topics studied in this course include goal-setting, time management and self-organization,

information retrieval from a variety of sources such as the library’s reference materials and the

Internet, note-taking skills and outlining, memorization techniques and test preparation, reading and

interpreting maps and map symbols, charts, graphs, and diagrams. Using the techniques learned in

this course, students will be better prepared to understand their textbooks and courses in school and

college.

Prerequisite: Approval of ESL Coordinator Course Code: 4516

Semesters: 1 Credits: 1 Grade Levels: 9-12

Bilingual Spanish Literacy Level 1

The course is designed to address specific literacy needs of students whose native language is

Spanish by developing their literacy skills toward proficiency in Spanish. Literacy skills in reading,

writing, and vocabulary will be developed. Language arts skills, such as phonics, reading

comprehension, vocabulary in context, punctuation and grammar are developed. The instruction for

the class is conducted entirely in Spanish, using authentic resources.

Course Code: 1st Semester- 4413, 2nd Semester- 4414

Semesters: 2 Credits: 2 Grade Levels: 9-12