Classes

Students will receive linguistic support by taking up to three LIEP classes. As a student gains proficiency, they take fewer LIEP classes and more mainstream content classes taught in English. All courses are taught by our specialized and highly-qualified English as a Second Language teachers.

Language Instruction Educational Program

Levels I-4

• Basic language skills, vocabulary, and grammar

• Acquire skills in understanding, speaking, reading and writing English

• Learn language to support social interactions

• Develop academic language to support core content

LIEP Reading Across the curriculum

Levels 1-2

• Begin/improve reading skills

• Acquire word-attack, comprehension and study skills

• Apply reading skills to content reading

LIEP Language & Culture

Level 1

• Build proficiency in English through the study of cultural topics associated with everyday life in the context of American culture

• Discuss signs, symbols and gestures as a form of communication

Co-taught and/or sheltered Content Classes

Levels 2-4

• Select content courses in English Language Arts

• Taught collaboratively with a content teacher and LIEP teacher

•Provides additional linguistic support for Multilingual Learners

For more information on courses, see the HCPS Planning Guide.

Tucker LIEP (formerly Tucker ESL)

J.R. Tucker High School

2910 N Parham Rd

Richmond, Henrico County 23294

USA