Multilingual Learners Department

ESL - Beginners
Humanities
Course Code: 016
Credits: 2.0
Grade: 9-12
Weight: General
Schools: C, K, W, WAMS, WCA
This course introduces Newcomers and EL Beginners to basic structures and vocabulary of the English language through the four domains of language acquisition: speaking, listening, reading, and writing in alignment  with the Connecticut English Language Proficiency Standards, Connecticut Common Core Standards, and National TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) Standards. Students will acquire the language necessary to construct meaning and complete grade-appropriate tasks with scaffolds and supports, while continually developing English proficiency. Students will develop foundational skills for everyday situations to help them meet their linguistic, social, emotional, and cultural needs through coursework and performance tasks. Through exposure to academic content and to a variety of texts that are accessible and relevant, students will progress toward college and career readiness. Sheltered Instruction is used to provide access to grade-level content and promote the development of English language proficiency. Students are placed in this course based on the results of the LAS Links (Language Assessment Scale) placement test.

ESL - Intermediate
Humanities
Course Code: 026
Credits: 1.0
Grade: 9-12
Weight: General
Schools: C, K, W, WAMS, WCA
The ESL-Intermediate curriculum is aligned with the Connecticut English Language Proficiency Standards and Connecticut Common Core Standards. The curriculum consists of four units of study specific to English learners that are differentiated according to levels of language proficiency. The units are carefully designed and modified to ensure skill practice in reading, writing, researching, listening, and speaking in order for students to progress in their English language proficiency. Students will engage in critical analysis of fictional literature and informational texts with a focus on developing vocabulary and reasoning skills. Key literature studied during the course include: To Kill A Mockingbird, The Odyssey, Of Mice and Men, and The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, as well as selected fiction, non-fiction, and poetry. Sheltered Instruction is used to provide access to grade-level academic content and promote the development of English language proficiency.  Students are placed in this course based on LAS Links scores and teacher recommendations.

ESL - Advanced 1
Humanities
Course Code: 036
Credits: 2.0
Grade: 9-12
Weight: General
Schools: C, K, W, WAMS, WCA
ESL Advanced 1 curriculum is aligned with the Connecticut English Language Proficiency Standards and Connecticut Common Core Standards. The  curriculum consists of four units of study specific to English learners that are differentiated according to levels of language proficiency. The units are carefully designed and modified to ensure skill practice in reading, writing, researching, listening, and speaking in order for students to progress in their English language proficiency. Students will engage in critical analysis of fictional literature and informational texts with a focus on developing vocabulary and reasoning skills. Key literature studied during the course include: Macbeth, Animal Farm, Frankenstein, and Night, as well as selected fiction, non-fiction, and poetry. Sheltered Instruction is used to provide access to grade-level academic content and promote the development of English language proficiency.  Students are placed in this course based on LAS Links scores and teacher recommendations.

ESL - Advanced 2
Humanities
Course Code: 046
Credits: 1.0
Grade: 9-12
Weight: General
Schools: C, K, W, WAMS, WCA
ESL Advanced 2 curriculum is aligned with the Connecticut English Language Proficiency Standards and Connecticut Common Core Standards. The curriculum consists of four units of study specific to English learners that are differentiated according to levels of language proficiency. The units are carefully designed and modified to ensure skill practice in reading, writing, researching, listening, and speaking in order for students to progress in their English language proficiency. Students will engage in critical analysis of fictional literature and informational texts with a focus on developing vocabulary and reasoning skills. Key literature studied during the course include: The Scarlet Letter, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, The Great Gatsby, and A Midsummer Night’s Dream, as well as selected fiction, non-fiction, and poetry. Sheltered Instruction is used to provide access to grade-level academic content and promote the development of English language proficiency.  Students are placed in this course based on LAS Links scores and teacher recommendations.

Sheltered Algebra I
STEM
Course Code: 301S
Credits: 1.0
Grade: 9-12
Weight: General
Schools: C, K, W, WAMS, WCA
This course follows the ALGEBRA I curriculum.  Sheltered Instruction is used to provide access to grade-level content and promote the development of the English language. Differentiated instruction is used based on students’ readiness, interests, and levels of English language proficiency. In this course, students will be empowered with the language needed to process and understand the content, perform required tasks and demonstrate what they have learned. 

Sheltered Geometry
STEM
Course Code: 351S
Credits: 1.0
Grade: 10-12
Weight: General
Schools: C, K, W, WAMS, WCA
This course follows the GEOMETRY curriculum.  Sheltered Instruction is used to provide access to grade-level content and promote the development of the English language. Differentiated instruction is used based on students’ readiness, interests, and levels of English language proficiency. In this course, students will be empowered with the language needed to process and understand the content, perform required tasks and demonstrate what they have learned. 

Sheltered Algebra II (S)
STEM
Course Code: 321S
Credits: 1.0
Grade: 11-12
Weight: General
Schools: C, K, W, WAMS, WCA
This course follows the ALGEBRA II curriculum.  Sheltered Instruction is used to provide access to grade-level content and promote the development of the English language. Differentiated instruction is used based on students’ readiness, interests, and levels of English language proficiency. In this course, students will be empowered with the language needed to process and understand the content, perform required tasks and demonstrate what they have learned. 

Sheltered Precalculus (S)
STEM
Course Code: 371S
Credits: 1.0
Grade: 11-12
Weight: General
Schools: C, K, W, WAMS, WCA
This course follows the PRECALCULUS curriculum.  Sheltered Instruction is used to provide access to grade-level content and promote the development of the English language. Differentiated instruction is used based on students’ readiness, interests, and levels of English language proficiency. In this course, students will be empowered with the language needed to process and understand the content, perform required tasks and demonstrate what they have learned. 

Sheltered Integrated Earth and Physical Science
STEM
Course Code: 431S
Credits: 1.0
Grade: 9
Weight: General
Schools: C, K, W
This course follows the INTEGRATED EARTH AND PHYSICAL SCIENCE curriculum.  Sheltered Instruction is used to provide access to grade-level content and promote the development of the English language. Differentiated instruction is used based on students’ readiness, interests, and levels of English language proficiency. In this course, students will be empowered with the language needed to process and understand the content, perform required tasks and demonstrate what they have learned. 

Sheltered Biology (S)
STEM
Course Code: 401S
Credits: 1.0
Grade: 10
Weight: General
Schools: C, K, W
This course follows the BIOLOGY curriculum.  Sheltered Instruction is used to provide access to grade-level content and promote the development of the English language. Differentiated instruction is used based on students’ readiness, interests, and levels of English language proficiency. In this course, students will be empowered with the language needed to process and understand the content, perform required tasks and demonstrate what they have learned. 

Sheltered Chemistry
STEM
Course Code: 421S
Credits: 1.0
Grade: 11
Weight: General
Schools: C, K, W, WAMS, WCA
Prerequisite: Algebra I. This course follows the CHEMISTRY curriculum. Sheltered Instruction is used to provide access to grade-level content and promote the development of the English language. Differentiated instruction is used based on students’ readiness, interests, and levels of English language proficiency. In this course, students will be empowered with the language needed to process and understand the content, perform required tasks and demonstrate what they have learned. 

Sheltered Environmental Science
STEM
Course Code: 445S
Credits: 1.0
Grade: 11
Weight: General
Schools: C, K, W
This course follows the ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE curriculum. Sheltered Instruction is used to provide access to grade-level content and promote the development of the English language. Differentiated instruction is used based on students’ readiness, interests, and levels of English language proficiency. In this course, students will be empowered with the language needed to process and understand the content, perform required tasks and demonstrate what they have learned. 

Sheltered Human Biology
STEM
Course Code: 411S
Credits: 1.0
Grade: 12
Weight: General
Schools: C, K, W, WAMS, WCA
This course follows the HUMAN BIOLOGY curriculum. Sheltered Instruction is used to provide access to grade-level content and promote the development of the English language. Differentiated instruction is used based on students’ readiness, interests, and levels of English language proficiency. In this course, students will be empowered with the language needed to process and understand the content, perform required tasks and demonstrate what they have learned. 

Sheltered Modern World History
Humanities
Course Code: 571S
Credits: 1.0
Weight: General
Schools: C, K, W
This course follows the Modern World History curriculum.  Sheltered Instruction is used to provide access to grade-level content and promote the development of the English language. Differentiated instruction is used based on students’ readiness, interests, and levels of English language proficiency. In this course, students will be empowered with the language needed to process and understand the content, perform required tasks and demonstrate what they have learned. 

Sheltered Civics
Humanities
Course Code: 531S
Credits: 0.5
Weight: General
Schools: C, K, W
This course follows the Civics curriculum.  Sheltered Instruction is used to provide access to grade-level content and promote the development of the English language. Differentiated instruction is used based on students’ readiness, interests, and levels of English language proficiency. In this course, students will be empowered with the language needed to process and understand the content, perform required tasks and demonstrate what they have learned.

Sheltered US History II
Humanities
Course Code: 541S
Credits: 0.5
Weight: General
Schools: C, K, W
This course follows the US History II curriculum.  Sheltered Instruction is used to provide access to grade-level content and promote the development of the English language. Differentiated instruction is used based on students’ readiness, interests, and levels of English language proficiency. In this course, students will be empowered with the language needed to process and understand the content, perform required tasks and demonstrate what they have learned. 

Sheltered US History III
Humanities
Course Code: 551S
Credits: 1.0
Weight: General
Schools: C, K, W
This course follows the US History III curriculum.  Sheltered Instruction is used to provide access to grade-level content and promote the development of the English language. Differentiated instruction is used based on students’ readiness, interests, and levels of English language proficiency. In this course, students will be empowered with the language needed to process and understand the content, perform required tasks and demonstrate what they have learned.