These courses are designed specifically for those students whose primary language is not English and who are experiencing difficulty communicating in English. Students receive individualized and group instruction based on their language level determined by an entrance examination (NYSITELL-New York State Identification Test for English Language Learners). To fully develop English language acquisition in students, the emphasis of instruction is designed to develop the four language skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing). The goals for students in the English as a New Language program is to communicate effectively in social and academic settings, achieve academically in all content areas, and understand appropriate social and cultural customs. The complete ENL program is developmental, not remedial. All classes are credit bearing. Students must complete all requirements and pass comprehensive exams all throughout the year. Students must also demonstrate English language competency through the NYSED mandated test – NYSESLAT (New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test), which is given annually in the spring.
Courses
English as a New Language (ENL): English
Course Number: 0967
Length: 1 year
Credit: 1 credit
Students in this course are beginning to develop fluency in speaking and listening through refinement of basic communication skills in areas such as social appropriateness and discussion. Vocabulary, grammar, and study skills continue to develop through reading and the writing process. The understanding of basic concepts involved in the writing process as well as literature in a variety of genres is also emphasized. Students will focus on developing basic sentence structure, as well as paragraph and essay format.
English as a New Language (ENL): Beginner
Course Number: 0964
Length: 1 year
Credit: 1 credit
This course is intended for students newly arrived to the USA with little or no previous study of English. Basic grammar, vocabulary, and sentence structures are studied through various cultural topics. Primary emphasis is given to developing basic communication skills through listening and speaking. Reading and writing are used to reinforce these concepts. Study skills and academic language are introduced.
English as a New Language (ENL): Academic
Course Number: 0966
Length: 1 year
Credit: 1 credit
This course is designed to provide language and academic support to English language learners in all grades. Students receive instruction in academic vocabulary and study skills that correlate with the core content area. In addition, students will be provided with direct one-on-one instruction to reinforce learned concepts in their academic courses.
Integrated English as a New Language (ENL) / ELA Co-Teach
Course Number: – none –
Length: 1 year
Credit: 1 credit
This course is co-taught with the ENL teacher and English Language Arts (ELA) teacher. Students receive language support as well as organizational tools and study skills in order to provide success in the ELA curriculum. The specific course will be dependent upon the year and current English Language Learners (ELL) population. Courses included (but not limited to) are Integrated ENL, English 11 Regents, and U.S. History & Government Regents
Integrated English as a New Language (ENL) / Core Content Push-In
Course Number: – none –
Length: 1 year
Credit: 1 credit
This course is designed as a push in support for English Language Learners (ELL) by the English as a New Language (ENL) teacher. The main focus is to provide English language support during instruction. The ENL teacher provides language support as well as develops organizational tools and study skills in order to provide success in the core content area. The specific course will be dependent upon the year and current ELL population. Courses included (but are not limited to) are Applied Biology 1: Cellular Level and Applied Biology 2: Macroscopic Level.