English Language and Learning Support Classes

The Language Enhanced Program (LE Program) in English: 

Courses are designed to meet the language needs of intermediate/high-intermediate English language learners. LE courses, which follow the same curricula as the corresponding regular versions of the courses, emphasize academic language development as a means to making subject content accessible. The LE courses are available to students who have achieved qualifying scores on a variety of Admissions criteria. Because the LE courses mirror the content in the regular versions of the courses, students are able to move easily from the LE program into the regular program in accordance with their learning progress. In Grade 9, students take two LE courses, Social Studies 9 LE and English 9 LE as well as Academic English 9; for students in the Grade 10 LE program, the required courses are English 10 LE and Academic English 10.  In Grades 11 and 12 English B is available for eligible students.

English 9 LE (1201y) 

(Also see relevant course description in English department section) 

One year - 1 credit

Prerequisite: 8th-grade teacher recommendation or qualifying scores on Admissions criteria.

English 9 LE mirrors as closely as practicable the content covered in English 9 (see relevant course description in the English Department section) and serves the same preparatory function. The chief distinction between LE courses and their non-LE counterparts is that English reading, writing, speaking and listening proficiency is developed simultaneously alongside knowledge of course content. 

Social Studies 9 LE (4152y)

One year - 1 credit

Prerequisite: 8th-grade teacher recommendation or qualifying scores on Admissions criteria.

Social Studies 9LE mirrors as closely as practicable the content covered in Social Studies  9 (see relevant course description in the Social Studies Department section) and serves the same preparatory function. The chief distinction between LE courses and their non-LE counterparts is that English reading, writing, speaking and listening proficiency is developed simultaneously alongside knowledge of course content. 

The remaining credits may be chosen from other departments/subject offerings and include a mathematics course dependent on ability.

English 10 LE (1301y) 

(Also see relevant course description in English department section) 

One year – 1 credit

Grade 10

Prerequisite: successful completion of English 9 LE and teacher recommendation or qualifying scores on Admissions criteria.

English 10 LE mirrors as closely as practicable the content covered in English 10 and serves the same preparatory function. The chief distinction between LE courses and their non-LE counterparts is English reading, writing, speaking and listening proficiency is developed simultaneously with knowledge of course content. 

English Support

Academic English 9 (2212y and 22121s)

Academic English 10 (2213y and 22131s)

Academic English 11-12 (2218y and 22181s)

One semester - 0.5 elective credit

One year - 1 elective credit

Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite: none or as determined by Admissions or the EAL coordinator.

Academic English is a course designed to support all students with speaking, listening, reading and writing assessments from core content areas. The class operates partially in a tutorial/workshop mode and partially as an academic class with skill development and graded assignments. Students work on core subject assignments; they set goals and make plans to improve their language skills, using these assignments as a vehicle for growth. Additionally, class time will be spent developing specific oral, reading and writing skills that are integral to academic success. Some students may be assigned to the class while others may self-select the course. Students may take this course as often as they wish; an elective credit is granted upon completion.

Learning Support

Learning Strategies 9 (2206y and 22061s) 

Learning Strategies 10 (2207y and 22071s)

One semester - 0.5 elective credit

One year - 1 elective credit

Learning Strategies 11-12 (2208y and 22081s)

One semester - 0 credits

One year - 0 credits

Prerequisite: Only students who qualify for this course may enroll

This course is designed to help students understand themselves as learners and grow as self-advocates and independent learners.  Students explore their strengths and challenges as a learner, set goals for improvement, and share their plan with their teachers.  The Learning Support Specialist works with students individually or in small groups with a focus on organization, time management, reading, writing, math and related study skills.  In addition to providing individual skill instruction, this course predominantly supports success in the academic subject areas.