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ESOL Mission Statement

The mission of the FCPS ESOL Program is to develop the English proficiency of students while advancing their academic achievement, and to support them in becoming productive, contributing citizens in the United States and an ever-changing global society.

The FCPS ESOL Iinstructional Program Goals

  • Values and builds upon students' academic, linguistic, and cultural backgrounds.
  • Creates a supportive learning environment.
  • Assists students in reaching their full academic potential.
  • Builds connections between ESOL and school wide instructional programs.
  • Encourages participation of students and their families within the school community.
  • Fosters understanding and appreciation of diverse populations within the school community.


ESOL Teacher Biographies

Rachel S. Bouallegui Name: Rachel S. Bouallegui
Eagle Place Keeper Name: De Gatica, Andrea
Hill Fitzgerel Name: Hill Fitzgerel
Anna Quada Name: Anna Quada

 

Courses Offered
Course
Title
Grades
English Proficiency
A1
English for Speakers of Other Languages
9-12
Beginning
A2
English for Speakers of Other Languages
9-12
Beginning
A3
English for Speakers of Other Languages
9-12
Beginning
B1
English for Speakers of Other Languages
9-12
Intermediate
B2
English for Speakers of Other Languages
9-12
Intermediate

 

Course Descriptions

ESOL (LA) 571011, 12, 13
Grade: 9-11 Credit: 3
Prerequisite: none

Students engage in listening, speaking, reading and writing English through integrated language arts curriculum. Students develop beginning literacy skills and a understanding of basic content concepts. They become familiar with the culture and structure of an American high school and the community. Placement is made following assessment by the ESOL entry assessment by the ESOL teacher. This course earns elective credit and maybe repeated.

ESOL I (A) 571014, 15, 16
Grade: 9-11 Credit: 3
Prerequisite: none

Students engage in listening, speaking, reading, in writing English through an integrated language arts curriculum. Building both on their prior knowledge and on newly introduced material, they prepare to enter a academic content classes. They become familiar with the culture and structure of an American high school and the community. Placement is made following assessment by the ESOL Entry Assessment staff at Devonshire and the ESOL teacher. This course may be repeated for credit.

ESOL I (Advanced A) 571017, 18, 19
Grade: 9-11 Credit: 3
Prerequisite: none

Students engage in listening, speaking, reading and writing been pushed to an integrated language arts curriculum. Building on both the prior knowledge and on newly introduced material, they prepare to enter academic content classes. It is highly recommended that students in this course also be enrolled in Concept Social Studies and Concept Sciences as preparation for World History and Geography I and for Biology. Placement is made following assessment by the ESOL assessment staff and by the ESOL teacher. This course earns elective credits and maybe repeated for additional elective credits. 

ESOL II (B1) 572091, 572, 092
Grade: 9-11 Credit: 2
Prerequisite: none

Students continue to engage in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. They read a variety of fiction and non-fiction and expand their understanding of writing as a vocabulary and understanding of the structure of English. Placement in this course is made following assessment by the ESOL teacher and/or ESOL entry assessment staff. 572091 is a literature-based class and 572092 is a content-base class. A total of two credits from 572091 and 572092 may be used as foreign language credits. This course may be repeated for elective credit. 

ESOL III (B2) 573000
Grade: 9-12 Credit: 1
Prerequisite: none

Students read a variety of literature and relate life situations to literary themes. They continue to develop their writing skills and continue to study the structure of the English language through a variety of writing assignments. Students refine their listening and speaking skills through class discussions and oral presentations. Placement in this course is made following assessment by the ESOL teacher and/or the ESOL Entry Assessment staff at Devonshire. Students may be recommended for exit from the ESL program after meeting established criteria at the end of this course. This course may be repeated for elective credit. This course may be used as one English credit.

 

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