Students in the ESOL program possess moderate, limited, or no proficiency in English and need varying degrees of English instruction. They are divided into three levels; Level 1, who take a minimum of four classes of ESOL; Level 2, who take a minimum of two classes of ESOL; and Advanced Level 3 and 4, who take one class of ESOL and regular English in addition to ESOL. |
ESOL LEVEL 1 LIT
Grade: 7, 8
This is the first of two English language classes that all Level 1 students take. Level 1 students’ language and vocabulary needs necessitate a two-period language class. It is a literature-based class that helps students develop language skills, which enable them to function socially and academically, while preparing them for later SOL achievement. It may be tied to FOCUS Science and ESOL Social Studies and draws on content-related readings and a variety of genres for language development. Students work on developing vocabulary, reading comprehension and the writing process as well as strategies that will enable them to succeed in mainstream classes. Opportunities to use technology for research and publishing are essential in this course. Students are placed by staff at Student Registration and an ESOL teacher. This course may be repeated. |
Students are required to take the Standards of Learning End of Course Test. |
ESOL LEVEL 1 LIT
Grade: 7, 8
This is the second part of two English language classes that all Level 1 students take. Level 1 students’ language and vocabulary needs necessitate a two-period language class. It is a literature-based class that helps students develop language skills, which enable them to function socially and academically, while preparing them for later SOL achievement. It may be tied to FOCUS Science and ESOL Social Studies and draws on content-related readings and a variety of genres for language development. Students work on developing vocabulary, reading comprehension and the writing process as well as strategies that will enable them to succeed in mainstream classes. Opportunities to use technology for research and publishing are essential in this course. Students are placed by staff at Student Registration and an ESOL teacher. This course may be repeated. |
Students are required to take the Standards of Learning End of Course Test |
ESOL SS 7TH GR
Grade: 7
This course is the social studies course for Levels 1 and 2 seventh graders when the levels are combined. It is aligned with the 7th grade Standards of Learning and FCPS POS. It is designed to give students a chance to develop language skills while studying content that will be relevant should the student need to take the U.S. History SOL exam.
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Students are required to take the Standards of Learning End of Course Test. |
ESOL SS 8TH GR
ESOL (levels 1 and 2 combined) Civics 8
Grade: 8
This course is the social studies course for Level 1 and 2 students when the levels are combined. It is aligned with the 8th grade Standards of Learning and FCPS POS. It is designed to give students a chance to develop language skills while studying content that will be relevant should the student need to take the Civics and Economics SOL exam. |
Students are required to take the Standards of Learning End of Course Test. |
FAST MATH 3
ESOL FAST Math 3
Grade: 7, 8
This course provides instruction in 7th and 8th grade math skills to Level 1 and 2 ESOL students, who are one year below grade level or have gaps in math and language which would impact success in mainstream math classes. It presents the 7th and 8th grade program of studies in a compacted format using manipulatives, adapted materials and ESOL strategies for teaching the language of math. This class prepares students to take the math SOL. |
Students are required to take the Standards of Learning End of Course Test. |
ESOL A Science
Grade: 7, 8
This course is the science course for Level 1 students. It is an alternating year curriculum taking into account that some students may be Level 1 at both 7th and 8th grade. It is designed to keep beginning ESOL students at pace academically while they are learning English. Students learn the basics of scientific process along with key vocabulary and concepts through exploration and experimentation with science kits. In even years students learn biology, physics and earth science through the study of these science kits: Plant Growth, Microworlds, Light and Sound, and Electricity and Magnetism. In odd years, students learn biology, chemistry, physics and earth science based on these kits: Weather, Simple Machines, Mystery Powders and Caterpillars and Butterflies. This curriculum provides a foundation for future SOL achievement. |
Students are required to take the Standards of Learning End of Course Test. |
ESOL LEVEL 2 LIT
ESOL Level 2 Literature and Language
Grade: 7, 8
This course is taken concurrently with a Level 2 ESOL social studies class. It draws on a variety of literature through which students continue to develop proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing and is preparing students who will need to take the SOL. Fiction and non-fiction literature serve as the foundation for vocabulary and grammar development, and literature selections may be tied to topics in ESOL social studies. The course relies heavily on reading strategies and the writing process along with opportunities to use technology for research and desktop publishing. Students are placed by staff at Student Registration and an ESOL teacher. This course may be repeated. This course earns one foreign language elective credit.
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Students are required to take the Standards of Learning End of Course Test. |
ESOL LVLS 3-4 LIT
Grade: 7, 8
This is the last course in the middle school ESOL sequence. Level 3 and 4 students have considerable language proficiency and take this course while enrolled in mainstream grade 7 or grade 8 English. Students read a variety of literary genres and use technology as they work with the writing process to extend and refine their English skills. Course themes are designed to complement the learning that takes place in mainstream English classes and to serve as a foundation for future SOL achievement. Placement is made by Student Registration and an ESOL teacher. This course may be repeated. |
Students are required to take the Standards of Learning End of Course Test. |
