Transitional High Schools

About Transitional High Schools

The Transitional ESOL High Schools (TEHS) provide instruction for older ESOL students (18-up) who wish to earn their high school diploma. Students are in Grades 9-11, depending on their prior educational background. Classes are held from 4:15 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays and from 4:15 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Fridays. The Transitional ESOL High Schools provide instruction at four sites, sharing space at Falls Church High School, Robert E. Lee High School, Annandale High School and South Lakes High School. Students provide their own transportation to school.

Transitional ESOL High School students are highly motivated, hardworking self-starters. Many have completed a full day of work before coming to class, yet they arrive brimming with enthusiasm and eager to study.

The instructional program consists of the WIDA Levels 1 & 2 (Beginning) ESOL curriculum and Mathematics classes (FAST Math, Introduction to Algebra and Algebra 1). Students earn elective credits for graduation for all courses except Algebra 1, which earns them a content (Math) credit. The Transitional High Schools do not offer a diploma, however when students attain the intermediate level of WIDA Levels 2 & 3, they may continue their studies at the adult high schools, earning their high school diploma from one of these locations.

Classes

REQUIRED High School Classes

Monday - Thursday 6:30 PM.- 9:45 p.m.

World Concepts
Concept Science
Math
ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages)

ELECTIVE Classes

Monday - Friday 4:15 p.m.-5:05 p.m. and 5:10 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Computers
Conversation
Writing
Individualized Labs in Math and Language Arts

Administration

Contact Information
Principal:	Dr. Shelley P. Gutstein 703-208-7877 Shelley.Gutstein@fcps.edu
Assistant Principal:	Steven Craig 703-208-7873 Steve.Craig@fcps.edu
Instructional Support:	Karen Kapeluck 703-208-7874 Karen.Kapeluck@fcps.edu
Program Assistant :	Ameer Rizvi 703-208-7872 Ameerzadi.Rizvi@fcps.edu
Counselor Falls Church:	Robert Lowe 703-573-2064 Robert.Lowe@fcps.edu
Counselor Robert E. Lee:	"Charlie" Brown 703-924-8469 Robin.Brown1@fcps.edu
Counselor Annandale:	Andrew Grauer 703-642-4943 Andrew.Grauer@fcps.edu
Counselor South Lakes:	Karen Adkins-Hastings 703-715-4703 Karen.AdkinsHastings@fcps.edu