English Language Development and EL Support

This course is designed for English Learners at English proficiency level 1 and 2 who require support with the development of content and academic language in mathematics. The WIDA ELD Standard for the language of mathematics supports the VA Standards of Learning for mathematics. Students will focus on number, number sense, computation, estimation, patterns, functions, and algebraic concepts. Students enrolled in this course must be concurrently enrolled in Algebra 1. An elective credit is earned for successful completion. The course may not be taken more than one time during high school.

This course is designed for English Learners (ELs) at English Language Proficiency (ELP) levels 1–4 and aligns with the WIDA English Language Development Standards and Virginia Standards of Learning. The curriculum accelerates English language development by strengthening both expressive (writing, speaking, representing) and interpretive (listening, reading, viewing) communication skills.  Students will engage in performance-based tasks, explore diverse literary genres, and analyze multimedia texts to build the language needed for academic success and social interaction. Instruction emphasizes meaningful use of language to understand and convey ideas, concepts, and information across content areas.

Enrollment in this course requires concurrent enrollment in English 9. Successful completion earns one world language elective credit. This course may not be repeated for credit.

This course is designed for English Learners (ELs) at English Language Proficiency (ELP) levels 1–4 and aligns with the WIDA English Language Development Standards and Virginia Standards of Learning. The curriculum accelerates English language development by strengthening both expressive (writing, speaking, representing) and interpretive (listening, reading, viewing) communication skills. Students will engage in performance-based tasks, explore diverse literary genres, and analyze multimedia texts to build the language needed for academic success and social interaction. Instruction emphasizes meaningful use of language to understand and convey ideas, concepts, and information across content areas.

Enrollment in this course requires concurrent enrollment in English 10. Successful completion earns one world language elective credit. This course may not be repeated for credit.

This course is designed for English Learners (ELs) at English Language Proficiency (ELP) levels 1–4 and aligns with the WIDA English Language Development Standards and Virginia Standards of Learning. The curriculum accelerates English language development by strengthening both expressive (writing, speaking, representing) and interpretive (listening, reading, viewing) communication skills. Students will engage in performance-based tasks, explore diverse literary genres, and analyze multimedia texts to build the language needed for academic success and social interaction. Instruction emphasizes meaningful use of language to understand and convey ideas, concepts, and information across content areas.

Enrollment in this course requires concurrent enrollment in English 11. Successful completion earns one world language elective credit. This course may not be repeated for credit.

This course is designed for English Learners (ELs) at English Language Proficiency (ELP) levels 1–4 and aligns with the WIDA English Language Development Standards and Virginia Standards of Learning. The curriculum accelerates English language development by strengthening both expressive (writing, speaking, representing) and interpretive (listening, reading, viewing) communication skills. Students will engage in performance-based tasks, explore diverse literary genres, and analyze multimedia texts to build the language needed for academic success and social interaction. Instruction emphasizes meaningful use of language to understand and convey ideas, concepts, and information across content areas.

Enrollment in this course requires concurrent enrollment in English 12. Successful completion earns one world language elective credit. This course may not be repeated for credit

This course is designed for English Learners at English language proficiency level 1 and 2 who require support with the content and the development of academic literacy in the sciences. One semester of study is devoted to Earth Science topics and one semester is devoted to Biology topics. The WIDA ELD Standard for the language of science is aligned to the VA Standards of Learning for the sciences. The course includes nonfiction reading and scientific writing. Students enrolled in this course must be concurrently enrolled in Environmental Science, Biology, or Earth Science. An elective credit is earned for successful completion. This course may not be taken more than one time during high school.

This course is designed for English Learners at English language proficiency level 1 and 2 who require support with the development of content and academic literacy in world history. The WIDA ELD Standard for the language of social studies supports the VA Standards of Learning for history and social sciences. Students read authentic non-fiction texts and share understandings both orally and in written form. Students enrolled in this course must be concurrently enrolled in World History and Geography to 1500. An elective credit is earned for successful completion. This course may not be taken more than one time during high school.