Central High

052911 & 052912
ESOL Entering
Grade(s):  9 - 12
Credit:  2 English
Prerequisite:  Instructor approval

This course is designed for students who have limited English proficiency.  Emphasis is placed on acquiring skills in listening, reading, speaking and writing. This intensive instruction in a supportive and non-threatening environment helps students learn English quickly and allows ELLs to make necessary academic and social adjustments.  Emphasis is placed on speaking skills to allow students to progress from word level to the sentence level, and from the sentence level to paragraph level.  Placement in this class is determined by WAPT/ACCESS scores and ESOL staff recommendation. 

052921 & 052922
ESOL Developing
Grade(s):  9 - 12
Credit:  2 English
Prerequisite:  Instructor approval

This course is designed for students who have intermediate English proficiency.  English language skills are developed and refined in this course.  Reading skills progress from reading for specific information to reading for meaning and from there, to reading for enjoyment.  Writing is used to strengthen the other skill areas and students compose, revise and edit a variety of texts.  Students will listen to English from a variety of sources, for many different purposes and in a variety of contexts.    Placement in this class is determined by WAPT/ACCESS scores and ESOL staff recommendation. 

052931 & 052932
ESOL Expanding
Grade(s):  9 - 12
Credit:  1 English
Prerequisite:  Instructor approval

English Language Learners who are progressing into high intermediate proficiency levels, but still need to strengthen their skills to prepare for regular English classes need to enroll in this course.  Emphasis is placed on improving grade-level reading, writing satisfactory essays, and improving foundations for writing.  Placement in this class is determined by WAPT/ACCESS scores and ESOL staff recommendation.

052941 & 052942
ESOL Bridging
Grade(s):  9 - 12
Credit:  1 English
Prerequisite:  Instructor approval

English Language Learners who are in advanced proficiency levels, but still need to strengthen their skills to prepare for regular English classes need to enroll in this course.  Emphasis is placed on improving grade-level reading, writing satisfactory essays, and improving foundations for writing.  Placement in this class is determined by WAPT/ACCESS scores and ESOL staff recommendation. 

052951 & 052952
ESOL Essentials 1
Grade(s):  9 - 12
Credit:  2 English
Prerequisite:  Instructor approval

This course is designed for students who have limited English proficiency. Emphasis is placed on acquiring skills in listening, reading, speaking and writing. This intensive instruction in a supportive and non-threatening environment helps students learn English quickly and allows ELLs to make necessary academic and social adjustments. Placement in this class is determined by WAPT/ACCESS scores and ESOL staff recommendation.

052971 & 052972
ESOL Essentials 2
Grade(s):  9 - 12
Credit:  1 English
Prerequisite:  Instructor approval

English Language Learners who are progressing into advanced proficiency levels, but still need to strengthen their skills to prepare for regular English classes need to enroll in this course. Emphasis is placed on improving grade level reading, writing satisfactory essays, and improving foundations for writing a formal research paper.  Placement in this class is determined by WAPT/ACCESS scores and ESOL staff recommendation. 

052001 & 052002
ESOL Modern US History
Grade(s):  9 - 12
Credit:  1 Social Studies
Prerequisite:  Instructor approval

This course is for students who are learning English as a new language. This course begins with exploration/discovery and proceeds with the study of early American History to the post-Civil War era. It continues with the study of domestic and foreign events which brought the United States to becoming a world power in the 1900’s, its involvement in the world wars, and the changing role of the United States in the modern post-war era. 

052011 & 052012
ESOL World History
Grade(s):  9 - 12
Credit:  1 Social Studies
Prerequisite:  Instructor approval

This course is for students who are learning English as a new language.  This course traces the development of world history, especially western civilization, from its classical beginnings to the twentieth century by concentrating on the specific periods, persons, and events of greatest significance to western development.  The course includes comparisons of past and present events as well as comparisons of western and non-western development so the student will have an understanding of the political, social, geographic, and economic status of several nations in the world today.

032210
ESOL Matter & Change
Grade(s):  9 - 12
Credit:  1/2 Science
Prerequisite:  Instructor approval

This course is for students who are learning English as a new language. It is the first in the recommended sequence of chemistry courses. This semester course will include a study of physical and chemical changes, classification of matter, phase changes, atomic structure, the periodic table, and the history of chemistry. Safety in the laboratory, the scientific method, graphing and metric measurement will be an integral part of this laboratory intensive course. 

032310
ESOL Forces & Motion
Grade(s):  9 - 12
Credit:  1/2 Science
Prerequisite:  Instructor approval

This course is for students who are learning English as a new language. This is the second in the recommended sequence of physics courses. Laboratory safety, basic inquiry, problem-solving skills and graphing analysis will be an important part of this semester course that includes studies of nuclear energy, one-dimensional motion and forces, work and energy and simple machines.  

132141
ESOL Biology 1: Cells & Systems
Grade(s):  9 - 12
Credit:  1/2 Science
Prerequisite:  Instructor approval

This course is for students who are learning English as a new language. This first semester course has a theme of “Who Am I” and looks at scientific methods, human anatomy and physiology, cells and their environment, some aspects of cell division, biochemistry and disease. The topics will be presented through numerous laboratory activities, lectures and discussion, and will emphasize process and thinking skills.       

132152
ESOL Biology 1: Evolution & Ecology
Grade(s):  9 - 12
Credit:  1/2 Science
Prerequisite:  Instructor approval

This course is for students who are learning English as a new language. This second semester course follows ESOL Biology 1 and will resemble the standard curriculum theme “How is Life Interrelated?” Students will explore the nature of modern science. 

112001 & 112002
ESOL Math Language & Concepts
Grade(s):  9 - 12
Credit:  1 Math
Prerequisite:  Instructor approval

This course is for English Language Learners who need more background in the academic language of Math. In addition, this course is for English Language Learners who may not have previous instruction in Math concepts.

072100
ESOL Health
Grade(s):  10 - 12
Credit:  1/2  Math
Prerequisite:  Instructor approval

This course is for students who are learning English as a new language. This comprehensive course includes the topics of Body Systems, Social Systems, Personal & Family Health/Human Sexuality, Nutrition Principles and Practices, Consumer Health, Life Management Skills, Disease Prevention & Control, Personal Safety & Injury Prevention, Tobacco, Alcohol & Other Drugs and Environmental Health.    

032100
ESOL Personal Finance
Grade(s):  9 - 12
Credit:  1/2  Personal Finance
Prerequisite:  Instructor approval

This course is for students who are learning English as a new language. This required, semester long course for students in grades 10-12 will provide a practical knowledge of personal finance. To plan for a secure financial future, students will gain insight into the different ways of managing, saving, and investing money. In addition, students will develop strategies for budgeting, purchasing, financial planning, banking, credit, renting, insurance and taxes.