English as a New Language
English as a New Language (ENL) & Transitional Bilingual (TB) Course Catalogue
The curriculum in English as a New Language (ENL) classes is aligned to the New York State English as a New Language and English Language Arts Standards. Instruction focuses on the needs of English Language Learners (ELLs) at the various levels of English proficiency (Entering, Emerging, Transitioning, Expanding, Commanding). Students exit the program upon achieving the Commanding level of proficiency on the New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test (NYSESLAT). Students at the Expanding level of proficiency who pass the English Regents are also eligible to exit the program.
ENL Stand-Alone Courses: Sheltered English instruction provided by a certified English as a New Language teacher. Students at the entering and emerging levels of proficiency will be provided with an ENL Stand Alone course as described below.
ENL Emergent Literacy & English Foundations Course (Support for SIFE students) \
Grades: 9, 10, 11 or 12 Credits: 1 Elective Credits
These courses can be assigned to students following a Transitional Bilingual or ENL Only model.
Prerequisite: MLS Literacy and Math Assessments/Screener, NYSITELL, and Teacher Recommendation
This course is designed to support students with interrupted formal literacy and math instruction. Students will be supported as they develop basic language and literacy skills in English and in Spanish when needed. The purpose of the class is to accelerate reading, writing and speaking skills.
ENL 1: Entering ELL Students
Grades: 9, 10, 11 or 12 -These courses can be assigned to students following a Transitional Bilingual or ENL Only model.
Credits: 1 Elective Credit
Prerequisite: NYSITELL or NYSESLAT Entering Designation
This course is designed for English Language Learners that are at the Entering stages of their English language proficiency. Students receive instruction supporting all aspects of the English Language in all modalities with emphasis on foundational skills and vocabulary development: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. At this level, students are being prepared to take the NYSESLAT.
ENL 2: Emerging ELLs Students
Grades: 9, 10, 11 or 12 -These courses can be assigned to students following a Transitional Bilingual or ENL Only model
Credits: 1 Elective Credit
Prerequisite: NYSITELL or NYSESLAT Emerging Designation
This course is designed for English Language Learners that are at the Emerging stages of their English language proficiency. Students receive instruction supporting all aspects of the English Language in all modalities: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Emphasis is placed on comprehension, grammar, syntax, vocabulary development, and useful/common expressions. At this level, students are being prepared to take the NYSESLAT.
EXPLORATIONS IN LITERACY & LANGUAGE
Grades: 9, 10, 11 or 12- These courses can be assigned to students following a Transitional Bilingual or ENL Only model
Credits: 1 Elective Credit
Prerequisite: NYSITELL or NYSESLAT ELL Designation Transitioning or Expanding Designation
This course is designed to support ELLs that are at the Transitioning or Expanding stages of their English language proficiency. This course aimed to explicitly and systematically build cross-linguistic connections with content area vocabulary, student English proficiency level, reading, and writing. This class is tailored for Transitioning and Expanding students participating in content integrated classes (Math, Science and Social Studies). At this level, students are being prepared to take the NYSESLAT.
ENL Study Center
Grades: 9, 10, 11 or 12- These courses can be assigned to students following a Transitional Bilingual or ENL Only model
Credits: No Credit
Prerequisite: NYSITELL or NYSESLAT ELL Designation or Former ELL Designation
The course is designed to support all first year ENL students as well as former ELLs, who are taking content area classes in English. Strategic small group instruction, tutoring and computer-assisted instruction will be utilized.
ELA/ENL Integrated Courses: These courses are offered in collaboration with the WPHS English Department. All ELLs are placed in an integrated English class with either a dually certified English/ENL teacher, or with both a certified English Teacher and a certified ENL teacher. These courses can be assigned to students following a Transitional Bilingual or ENL Only model.
English 1R Integrated ENL - Entering/Emerging
Full year - 1 credit, Grade 9
The course is specially designed to support Entering and Emerging ELLs.
This comprehensive English course is the first of a three-year sequence. This course is aligned with the NY State Next Generation Learning Standards and uses an inquiry-based approach to learning. In this course students will be exposed to multiple genres with an increased focus on information text. Students will write narratives, persuasive pieces, analytical responses to literature, and a research assignment. Speaking and listening are also emphasized, as is the proper use of the English language in all written and spoken communication.
English 1R Integrated ENL- Transitioning/Expanding
Full year - 1 credit, Grade 9
Course specially designed to support Transitioning and Expanding ELLs.
This comprehensive English course is the first of a three-year sequence. This course is aligned with the NY State Next Generation Learning Standards and uses an inquiry-based approach to learning. In this course students will be exposed to multiple genres with an increased focus on information text. Students will write narratives, persuasive pieces, analytical responses to literature, and a research assignment. Speaking and listening are also emphasized, as is the proper use of the English language in all written and spoken communication.
English 2R Integrated ENL– Entering/Emerging
Full year - 1 credit, Grade 10
This comprehensive English course is the second of a three-year sequence. Students will read and study important works of literature from many genres. They will complete a wide range of writings, including a research assignment. Oral communication is emphasized, as is the proper use of the English language in all written and spoken communication.
English 2R Integrated ENL- Transitioning/Expanding
Full year - 1 credit, Grade 10
This comprehensive English course is the second of a three-year sequence. Students will read and study important works of literature from many genres. They will complete a wide range of writings, including a research assignment. Oral communication is emphasized, as is the proper use of the English language in all written and spoken communication.
English 3R Integrated ENL– Entering/Emerging
Full year - 1 credit, Grade 11
This comprehensive course is the third of a three-year sequence. Students will read and study important works of literature from many genres. They will complete a wide range of writing, including a literature-based research paper using multiple resources. Oral communication is emphasized, as is the proper use of the English language in all written and spoken communication.
English 3R Integrated ENL- Transitioning/Expanding
Full year - 1 credit, Grade 11
This comprehensive course is the third of a three-year sequence. Students will read and study important works of literature from many genres. They will complete a wide range of writing, including a literature-based research paper using multiple resources. Oral communication is emphasized, as is the proper use of the English language in all written and spoken communication.
Content Integrated Courses: These courses are offered in collaboration with the WPHS Social Studies, Math and Science Departments, and can be assigned to students following a Transitional Bilingual or ENL Only model. Integrated Content courses are taught by either a dually certified Content Area/ENL teacher, or with both a certified Content Area Teacher and a certified ENL teacher. Content area classes are offered in two settings—Bilingual for Spanish speaking ELLs and Integrated for Spanish speaking and other ELLs and are assigned in accordance to the Part 154 units of study. Below an example of classes offered:
INTEGRATED GLOBAL HISTORY 1
Full Year—1 credit, Grade 9
This course is the first of a required two-year sequence which provides students with an understanding of the world’s history and culture. The two-year sequence includes historical events from Africa, South Asia, Asia, East Asia, Latin America, Europe, Southwest Asia, and Russia. Material from all the social sciences is included.
INTEGRATED GLOBAL HISTORY 2
Full Year—1 credit, Grade 10
This course is the second of the required two-year sequence as described above. The final exam is locally developed. Students are also required to take the NYS Regents exam. Prerequisite: Global History 1 or Global History 1 Honors.
Integrated U.S. History
Full year - 1 credit, Grade 11
This course surveys the major historical events and people who have contributed to our diverse cultural heritage. It provides students with an in-depth analysis of the principles of the Constitution and its persistent themes in American development. It also surveys the major technological, social and political developments of the last century and examines the role of the United States in world affairs. The Regents Exam is the final exam.
Integrated Algebra
Full year - 1 credit, Grade 9
This course is the first year of the two-year study of the New York State curriculum for Algebra 1 Common Core. This course follows the NY State curriculum for Algebra 1 Common Core. Topics include the algebraic concepts of writing, solving, and graphing linear equations, and statistics. The final examination is a departmental exam.
INTEGRATED Living Environment & INTEGRATED Living Environment Lab
Full year - 1 credit, Grades 9-12
This course provides a sound introduction to biological concepts. Topics include anatomy and physiology, life processes, biochemistry, cell structure and function, ecology and evolution. Lab work is an essential and integral part of the course and students must complete the laboratory requirement in order to sit for the Regents Exam in June. Regents, Honors, and Dual-Language Honors levels are offered for this course. The Regents Exam is a final exam for both Regents and Honors levels with an additional final exam for the Honors level.
INTEGRATED CHEMISTRY IN THE COMMUNITY
Full year - 1 credit, Grades 11,12
This course stresses application of chemical theory to our technological society. Students explore chemical content through hands-on projects, activities and lab experiments. Although the course is consistent with the Regents Core Curriculum in Chemistry, this course is not designed to prepare students to take the Regents Exam in Chemistry. Prerequisites: Living Environment, Earth Science, and Algebra
Intro to Computers/ENL
This is a one-year course designed to introduce students to computer and online-based platforms. Students will learn touch typing and word processing on the computer while developing skills in creating, formatting, and producing a variety of documents such as letters, reports and newsletters. There will be strong emphasis on navigating and using platforms like Microsoft Office 365 to communicate and present information to others. Administrative approval required.
Bilingual Content Courses: These courses are offered in collaboration with the WPHS Social Studies, Math and Science Departments, and can be assigned to students following a Transitional Bilingual model only. Entering and Emerging English Learners take a minimum of two bilingual classes a year. Transitioning and Expanding students participate in one class a year. Courses are taught by a Bilingual Content Area teacher with a Bilingual extension. Content area classes are offered in two settings—Bilingual for Spanish speaking ELLs and Integrated for Spanish speaking and other ELLs and are assigned in accordance to the Part 154 units of study. Below an example of classes offered:
Bilingual Global Studies 1
Full year - 1 credit, Grade 9
This course is the first of a required two-year sequence which provides students with an understanding of the world’s history and culture. The two-year sequence includes historical events from Africa, South Asia, Asia, East Asia, Latin America, Europe, Southwest Asia, and Russia. Material from all the social sciences is included.
Bilingual Global Studies 2
Full year - 1 credit, Grade 10
This course is the second of the required two-year sequence as described above. The Regents Exam is the final exam which covers content from Global 1 and Global 2. Prerequisite: Global History 1 or Global History 1 Honors
BILINGUAL CIVICS AND ECONOMICS
Full Year - 1 credit, Grade 9
This is a Social Studies course taken by newly arriving and entering and emerging ENL students and will meet NY State's Government/Economics graduation requirement. This class will teach students social studies skills, concepts, and vocabulary necessary for success in Global History and Geography, and US History and Government courses. The content will focus on the fundamentals of geography, culture, American government, political participation, economic systems, and personal finance.
Bilingual Algebra & Bilingual algebra 9
Full year - 1 credit, Grade 9
This course is the first year of the two-year study of the New York State curriculum for Algebra 1 Common Core. This course follows the NY State curriculum for Algebra 1 Common Core. Topics include the algebraic concepts of writing, solving and graphing linear equations, and statistics. The final examination is a departmental exam.
Bilingual Geometry Apps
Full year - 1 credit, Grades 10,11
This course will focus on topics from the Advanced Regents Diploma. Topics of study include geometric relationships, making and investigating conjectures, transformations and coordinate geometry. This course will include hands-on work with the graphing calculator, a project-driven curriculum, and SAT preparatory work. The final exam is a departmental exam.
Bilingual Living Environment & Bilingual Living Environment Lab
Full year - 1 credit, Grades 9-12
This course provides a sound introduction to biological concepts. Topics include anatomy and physiology, life processes, biochemistry, cell structure and function, ecology and evolution. Lab work is an essential and integral part of the course and students must complete the laboratory requirement in order to sit for the Regents Exam in June. Regents, Honors, and Dual-Language Honors levels are offered for this course. The Regents Exam is a final exam for both Regents and Honors levels with an additional final exam for the Honors level.
Bilingual Science Literacy (Support for SIFE students)
Full year - 1 credit, Grades 9,10
This course is for Spanish-speaking students who have had limited formal science education in previous years. It provides the building blocks of science practices and skills while exploring foundational content to prepare students to succeed in Bilingual or ENL Living Environment in future years. The course ends in a final exam.
Bilingual Earth Science Regent
Full year - 1 credit, Grades 10-12
This course introduces students to many aspects of geology, astronomy and meteorology, applying these principles to everyday experiences. The content follows the Regents Core Curriculum for the Physical Setting/Earth Science. Lab work is an essential and integral part of the course and students must complete the laboratory requirement in order to sit for the Regents Exam in June. The Regents Exam is the final exam for this course.
Bilingual Earth Science Regent
Full year - 1 credit, Grades 10-12
This course introduces students to many aspects of geology, astronomy and meteorology, applying these principles to everyday experiences. The content follows the Regents Core Curriculum for the Physical Setting/Earth Science. Lab work is an essential and integral part of the course and students must complete the laboratory requirement in order to sit for the Regents Exam in June. The Regents Exam is the final exam for this course.
HOME LANGUAGE ARTS: Spanish Courses: These courses are offered in collaboration with the WPHS World Language Department. Available for students following a Transitional Bilingual Model only. HLA courses are taught by a certified World Language teacher specialized in Spanish Language Arts.
Spanish Language Arts 2
Full year - 1 credit, Grades 9-12
This course is designed for native and heritage speakers of Spanish, and for Dual Language students who have either completed a three-year sequence in Spanish Language Arts in the middle school or who have recently arrived in this country and have been educated in Spanish in their native country.
Students will continue to work towards meeting the updated NYS Learning Standards for World Languages through the study of a curriculum that addresses communication and cultural comparisons and perspectives and includes Interpretative, Interpersonal, and Presentational modes of communication. Students will read and analyze a collection of representative works by authors from the Spanish speaking world and develop literacy in Spanish. Prerequisite: Spanish Language Arts 1
Spanish Language Arts 3
Full year - 1 credit, Grades 9-12
This course is a continuation of Spanish Language Arts 2 and will prepare students for the rigor of AP Spanish Language and Culture course. Students will continue to work towards meeting the updated NYS Learning Standards for World Languages through the study of a curriculum that addresses communication and cultural comparisons and perspectives and includes Interpretative, Interpersonal, and Presentational modes of communication. Students will read and analyze a collection of representative works by authors from the Spanish speaking world. Upon successful completion of this course, and Checkpoint B Assessment, students will be eligible for AP Spanish Language and Culture. Prerequisite: Spanish Language Arts 2
AP Spanish Language & Culture
Full year - 1 credit, Grades11,12
This course is based on the Spanish curriculum of the Advanced Placement Program. The course seeks to develop advanced levels of reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. Students will demonstrate an advanced level of Spanish language proficiency and a relatively profound recognition of the target language’s culture across three communicative modes: interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational. This course also fosters perceptive and critical thought and well-expressed analysis in Spanish. Students are expected to take the Advanced Placement Exam in Spanish Language and Culture. Prerequisite: Spanish 4 Honors, Spanish Language Arts 3 or Spanish Film
AP Spanish Literature
Full year - 1 credit, Grade 12
The AP Spanish Literature course is designed to provide students with a learning experience equivalent to that of a third-year college course in Peninsular and Latin American literature. The course is designed to introduce students to the formal study of a representative body of Peninsular and Latin American literary texts. Students are expected to take the Advanced Placement Exam in Spanish Language and Culture. Prerequisite: AP Spanish Language and AP Exam in Spanish Language and Culture
Spanish Film
Full year - 1 credit, Grades 11,12
In this course, students will develop an understanding and appreciation of Latin-American culture through the study of film. They will enhance their interpretive, presentational, and interpersonal skills in the target language as they identify the literary elements of each film and engage in critical analysis from various perspectives. This course will be taught in Spanish and is aligned to the Next Generation Learning Standards. Prerequisite: Spanish 3A, Spanish 4 Honors or Spanish Language Arts 3