ESL+Programs

= = =ESL (English as a Second Language)= The reason for having ESL classes is to let new international students improve their English skills in order to adapt into the environment. International students may have a hard time in the beginning when they are in a new environment filled with English speakers. There are three ESL levels in the Northwest School right now. When new international students come to the school, they will take a test to determine what level they are in, based on their English level.



ESL 1 The goal of this level is to give you basic English skills. By the end of ESL 1, students will have basic communication skills and skills to write paragraphs. There are nine classes in this level, including Literature & Writing 1, Social Studies 1, Reading 1, Math, Principles of Science, Beginning Grammar, Theater as Communication, Physical Education, and an art class.


 * ===Class=== || ===Director=== ||
 * Beginning Grammar || Melody Haff ||
 * Social Studies 1 || John Heater ||
 * Literature & Writing 1 || Melody Haff ||
 * Reading 1 || John Heater ||
 * Math (Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1 & 2) || Hiromi Imoto ||
 * Principles of Science || Hiromi Imoto ||
 * Theater as Communication || Jen Kulik ||
 * Physical Education || Mike Mullen/ An Noun ||
 * Art ( You can choose what class you want to take) ||  ||

GIVE AN HIS LAST NAME!! (NUON).

ESL 2 The goal of this level is to give students who have basic English skills the opportunity to move on to higher levels. For example, from writing a paragraph to writing a whole paper. In this level, you will be required to take seven classes for the whole year: Grammar 2, History, Writing, Math, Physical Science, Theater, and an art class.
 * Class || Director ||
 * Grammar 2 || Melody Haff ||
 * History || Julian Edelman ||
 * Literature & Writing || Julian Edelman ||
 * Math (Algebra 1,2 or intro Calculus) || Hiromi Imoto ||
 * Physical Science || Tim Brennan ||
 * Theater || Jen Kulik ||
 * Art (You can choose what class you want to take) ||  ||
 * Theater || Jen Kulik ||
 * Art (You can choose what class you want to take) ||  ||

ESL 3 The goal of level 3 is to help students to advance their English and prepare for the regular curriculum (mostly senior classes or junior classes). In this level, you will join the regular classes more often. For example, math class, biology, and you will attend some of the lectures (junior humanities) too. You will be required to take Grammar 3, History, Writing, Math, and Biology, one or two art classes.


 * Class || Director ||
 * Grammar 3 || Melody Haff ||
 * History || John Heater ||
 * Literature & Writing || John Heater ||
 * Math (you will join with domestic students based on your Math level) ||  ||
 * Biology || Chris Young/ Mark Terry ||
 * Art (You can choose what class you want to take) ||  ||


 * What do you think about International Students?**

"I love international students. During my senior year i have goten the opportunity to hanout with international students on a more regular basis and some of them have become great friends." - Alex A., 12th Grade

"I think I should be one of them. They are sooo cool." - Bijan S., 12th Grade

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