English as a Second Language

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE A 

#H5152 - College Prep

Grades: 9-12  Full Year  Credits: 5 

Prerequisite: Students who possess an English proficiency level of 1.0-2.9 on the WIDA ACCESS for ELLs, the WIDA Model, or the WIDA Screener. 

English as a Second Language provides multilingual learners with limited English proficiency instruction that will develop the reading, writing, listening and speaking skills necessary for academic success. Students will increase their vocabulary while learning to use English for social interactions and academic purposes. Students scoring below a 4.5 on the annual ACCESS for ELLs assessment are required to be enrolled in this class. 

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE- HIGH INTENSITY A (Offered in 2026-2027) 

#H5162 - College Prep 

Grades: 9-12  Full Year  Credits: 5

Prerequisite: Students who possess an English proficiency level of 3.0-4.5 on the WIDA ACCESS for ELLs, the WIDA Model, or the WIDA Screener. 

This class is designed for newcomer multilingual learners who have been enrolled in a US school for 1-3 years to receive English Language Arts credits toward high school graduation. This course will teach students literacy skills such as reading and writing for academic purposes that meet the NJSLA for English Language Arts. Students will read texts comparable to their grade-level native English speaking peers and learn how to write at a high school level. This course will be taught in rotation with ESL High Intensity B in alternating years. Each course will incorporate different texts and assessments to avoid repetition for students taking both courses.

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE - HIGH INTENSITY B (Offered in 2025-2026) 

#H5172 - College Prep 

Grades: 9-12  Full Year  Credits: 5 

Prerequisite: Students who possess an English proficiency level of 3.0-4.5 on the WIDA ACCESS for ELLs, the WIDA Model, or the WIDA Screener. 

This class is designed for newcomer multilingual learners who have been enrolled in a US school for 1-3 years to receive English Language Arts credits toward high school graduation. This course will teach students literacy skills such as reading and writing for academic purposes that meet the NJSLA for English Language Arts. Students will read texts comparable to their grade-level native English speaking peers and learn how to write at a high school level. This course will be taught in rotation with ESL High Intensity A in alternating years. Each course will incorporate different texts and assessments to avoid repetition for students taking both courses.

ACADEMIC SUPPORT FOR MULTILINGUAL LEARNERS 

#5181 - College Prep 

Grades: 9-12  Semester or Full Year  Credits: 2.5 or 5 

Prerequisite: Per recommendation of the Department Supervisor. 

Academic Support for MLs is an elective course where students can work collaboratively with an ESL teacher or other certificated staff member on material from other classes. Time will be spent examining content, preparing for assessments, and strengthening English language skills. Students will also acquire academic skills and study habits to help them with time management and balancing the social, emotional, and academic needs of high school in the United States. Students can be placed into one or two semesters of Academic Support for MLs by the recommendation of the department supervisor. Academic Support for MLLs can be taken in lieu of a study hall period.