English as a Second Language |
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Goals and Objectives
ESL students bring with them a rich diversity of cultural and linguistic backgrounds to which they are adding the English language and American culture.
Goals of ESL instruction at Centaurus are:
- Students will use English with confidence and expertise to learn, create, and communicate.
- Students will use English competently as critical thinkers and discriminating consumers.
- Students are able to enjoy and appreciate the beauty and power of language and literature.
- Students understand and appreciate literature in its cultural, literary, and aesthetic contexts.
Courses
|
Crs #: |
Title: |
Level: |
Credits: |
Prerequisite: |
|
LA2 A&B |
English as a Second Language 2 (2 Periods) |
9-12 |
20 |
LA1 or Teacher Placement |
|
LA3 A&B |
ESL 3 Language Development |
9-12 |
10 |
Teacher Placement |
|
L06 A&B |
Freshman Language Arts/ Sheltered |
9 |
10 |
Placement in ALA Program &
Teacher Recom. |
|
L49 A&B |
World Literature & Composition/ Sheltered |
10 |
10 |
Placement in ALA Program (ESL) |
|
L65 A&B |
American Literature & Composition/Sheltered |
11 |
10 |
Placement in ALA Program &
Teacher Recom. |
Detailed course descriptions are available in the Course Description Book, linked off the CHS Academics Overview page.
Faculty
| Teacher's Name: |
Class Taught |
Phone Extension: |
E-mail Address: |
|
Connie Carlson |
- Reading Workshop
- Freshman L.A.
|
7979 |
Connie.Carlson@bvsd.org |
| Molly McCue |
- American Literature & Comp.
- Reading Workshop
- Freshman L.A.
|
7986 |
Molly.Mccue@bvsd.org |
| Maggie Sullivan |
- World Literature and Comp.
- ESL 2
|
7952 |
Maggie.Sullivan@bvsd.org |
Extra Curricular Activities
Online Resources