Students who come from homes in which languages other than English are spoken may need to develop English language skills in the areas of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Based on the Identification, Assessment and Programming System for Students of Limited English Proficiency, we offer English for Speakers of Other

Languages (ESOL) as semester electives that may be required in addition to the students’ required English courses. Increased attention to English language instruction allows the students to function more effectively in an English-based learning environment.

Description: Grades 9-12. Students who need intensive English language instruction are required to participate in ESOL 1 and 2. The course helps them acquire language skills that will be needed for successful functioning in mainstream classes with minimal assistance. Emphasis is given to cognitive development and cultural adjustment.

Students are exited from the course based on tests of English proficiency. This course may be repeated once.

NEI1020          ELOS 1A          1/2 Credit 

NEI1025          ELOS 1B          1/2 Credit

NEI1030          ELOS 2A          1/2 Credit

NEI1035          ELOS 2B          1/2 Credit

Description: Grades 9-12. In addition to the ESOL elective course, students who need intensive English language assistance are enrolled in an English course taught by the ELL teacher. Factors that are considered in placing students in these courses include the students’ results on English language proficiency testing, native language proficiency,

achievement test scores and educational background. Individual, small group and whole class activities are used to strengthen the students’ Basic English skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing.

LCY1010J           English Language Arts 1          1/2 Credit 

LCY2010J           English Language Arts 2          1/2 Credit

LCY3010J           English Language Arts 3          1/2 Credit

LCY4010J           English Language Arts 4          1/2 Credit

Description: Grades 9-12. In addition to the ESOL elective course, students who need intensive English language assistance, are enrolled in a Social Studies course taught by the ELL teacher. Factors that are considered in placing students in these courses include the students’ results on English language proficiency testing, native language proficiency, achievement test scores and educational background. Individual, small group, and whole class activities are used to strengthen the students’ basic English while they are learning the social studies content that is appropriate for their grade levels. The teacher groups the students according to the course credits being earned and individualizes instruction to maximize learning.

CHW1100J           World History and Culture          1 Credit 

CHU1100J            U.S. History and Culture             1 Credit

CHR110J              Modern Hawaiian History           1/2 Credit

CGU1100J            Participation in Demcracy           1/2 Credit

CSD2500J             Economics                                   1/2 Credit 

CSD2200J             Psychology                                  1/2 Credit