Meet Our ESL Team!
ESL Department Administrator
RHS LC Secondary Language Acquisition Teacher
17 years in education
ESL English I & II
ESL Dept. Aide
ESL Dept. Aide
Executive Assistant to Ms. Ensley
What is the purpose of the English as a Second Language (E.S.L.) Department?
The goal of English as a second language programs shall be to enable limited English proficient students to become competent in the comprehension, speaking, reading, and composition of the English language through the integrated use of second language methods. The English as a second language program shall emphasize the mastery of English language skills, as well as mathematics, science and social studies, as integral parts of the academic goals for all students to enable limited English proficient students to participate equitably in school.
Texas Administration Code §89.1201
All RISD campuses offer on-site ESL services. Elementary ESL is provided through a pull-out program, while secondary ESL courses are scheduled within the student’s daily schedule.
Richardson High School offers ESL Sections in the Following Courses:
English 1
English 2