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About ML/ELL and Courses
- Mission
- Vision
- Administration
- Why take Modern Language?
- Spanish
- Chinese
- French
- Bilingual Education
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Mission
Modern Language Department Mission
What is the mission of the Morton 201 modern language department?
The mission of the J.S. Morton HSD 201 English Learner and Modern Language Department is to utilize students’ target language to develop multilingual, lifetime learners with an understanding and appreciation of diverse cultures, empowered to become productive citizens in all communities.
Vision
Administration
Modern Language Department Administration
Melody Becker
Director of EL and Modern Languages
Email: mbecker@jsmorton.org
Why take Modern Language?
Modern Language at Morton
Earned Honors in Modern Language
Lenguaje Moderno en Morton
Classes de Honores en Lenguaje Moderno
Modern Language Courses
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Spanish
Spanish Course Descriptions
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Spanish I
Spanish I
Modern Language Course
Spanish I (Fall)
Course Description
Students begin to speak, read and write in the language as well as study the culture and geography of those who speak it.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 10-12
PREREQUISITE: None
COREQUISITES: If you take SPANISH 1 (FALL), you must also take SPANISH I (SPRING).
Offered: Semester Course
Spanish I (Spring)
Course Description
Students begin to speak, read and write in the language as well as study the culture and geography of those who speak it.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 10-12.
PREREQUISITE: None.
COREQUISITES: If you take SPANISH I (SPRING), you must also take SPANISH I (FALL).
Offered: Semester Course
Spanish II
Spanish II
Modern Language Course
Spanish II (Fall)
Course Description
Students will continue to expand their knowledge of the vocabulary and grammar as well as strengthen speaking, reading and writing skills. Students will continue to study the culture and geography of countries where this language is spoken.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 10-12.
PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of Spanish I.
COREQUISITES: If you take SPANISH II (FALL), you must also take SPANISH II (SPRING).
Offered: Semester Course
Spanish II (Spring)
Course Description
Students will continue to expand their knowledge of the vocabulary and grammar as well as strengthen speaking, reading and writing skills. Students will continue to study the culture and geography of countries where this language is spoken.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 10-12.
PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of Spanish I.
COREQUISITES: If you take SPANISH II (SPRING), you must also take SPANISH II (FALL).
Offered: Semester Course.
Spanish III
Spanish III
Modern Language Course
Spanish III (Fall)
Course Description
Students will continue to strengthen their speaking, reading and writing skills in the language at a higher level. Study of the culture of the countries where this language is spoken will continue at this level.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 10-12.
PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of Spanish I, and II.
COREQUISITES: If you take SPANISH III (FALL), you must also take SPANISH III (SPRING).
Offered: Semester Course
Spanish II (Spring)
Course Description
Students will continue to strengthen their speaking, reading and writing skills in the language at a higher level. Study of the culture of the countries where this language is spoken will continue at
this level.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 10-12.
PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of Spanish I and II.
COREQUISITES: If you take SPANISH III (SPRING), you must also take SPANISH III (FALL).
Offered: Semester Course
Spanish Language Arts IV
Spanish Language Arts IV
Modern Language Course
Spanish Language Arts IV (Fall)
Course Description
This course is designed for native and heritage Spanish speakers. Students will learn to read and write at a proficient level by studying correct usage of vocabulary and grammar. Students will also study Hispanic culture through various readings and activities concerning festivities, important historical events and works of influential authors of Spanish-speaking countries.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 9-12.
PREREQUISITE: Placement is determined by the Modern Language department proficiency exam.
COREQUISITES: If you take Spanish Language Arts IV (FALL), you must also take Spanish Language Arts IV (SPRING).
Offered: Semester Course.
Spanish Language Arts IV (Spring)
Course Description
This course is designed for native and heritage Spanish speakers. Students will learn to read and write at a proficient level by studying correct usage of vocabulary and grammar. Students will also study Hispanic culture through various readings and activities concerning festivities, important historical events and works of influential authors of Spanish-speaking countries.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 9-12.
PREREQUISITE: Placement is determined by the Modern Language department proficiency exam.
COREQUISITES: If you take Spanish Language Arts IV 2 (SPRING), you must also take Spanish Language Arts IV 1 (FALL).
Offered: Semester Course.
Spanish Language Arts V
Spanish Language Arts V
Modern Language Course
Spanish Language Arts V (Fall)
Course Description
This course is designed for native and heritage speakers. Students continue strengthening Spanish reading and writing skills.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 10-12.
PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of Spanish Language Arts IV or teacher recommendation.
COREQUISITES: If you take Spanish Language Arts V (FALL), you must also take Spanish Language Arts V (SPRING).
Offered: Semester Course.
Spanish Language Arts V (Spring)
Course Description
This course is designed for native and heritage speakers. Students continue strengthening Spanish reading and writing skills.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 10-12.
PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of Spanish Language Arts IV or teacher recommendation.
COREQUISITES: If you take Spanish Language Arts V (SPRING), you must also take Spanish Language Arts V (FALL).
Offered: Semester Course.
AP Spanish
AP Spanish
Modern Language Course
AP Spanish Language and Culture (Spring)
Course Description
By the end of four years of instruction, students will be able to communicate and understand Spanish grammar. Emphasis is given to the AP Spanish Language exam. This is an honor point course. Students are required to take the AP exam.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Advanced Placement
GRADE: 10-12
PREREQUISITE: Credit in Spanish Language Arts V or teacher recommendation.
COREQUISITES: If you take AP SPANISH LANGUAGE AND CULTURE (SPRING), you must also take AP SPANISH LANGUAGE AND CULTURE (FALL).
Offered: Semester Course
AP Spanish Language and Culture (Fall)
Course Description
Students will continue to read, speak and write in Spanish, continue the study of cultures of Spanish-speaking countries and read a variety of literary works written in Spanish. Emphasis is given to preparation for the AP Spanish Literature exam. This is an honor point course. Students are required to take the AP exam (at an additional cost).
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Advanced Placement
GRADE: 10-12
PREREQUISITE: Credit in Spanish Language Arts V or teacher recommendation.
COREQUISITES: If you take AP SPANISH LANGUAGE AND CULTURE (FALL), you must also take AP SPANISH LANGUAGE AND CULTURE (SPRING).
Offered: Semester Course
AP Spanish Literature and Culture (Spring)
Course Description
Students will continue to read, speak and write in Spanish, continue the study of cultures of Spanish-speaking countries and read a variety of literary works written in Spanish. Emphasis is given to preparation for the AP Spanish Literature exam. This is an honor point course. Students are required to take the AP exam (at an additional cost).
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Advanced Placement
GRADE: 11-12
PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of AP Spanish Language and Culture or teacher recommendation.
COREQUISITES: If you take AP SPANISH LITERATURE AND CULTURE (SPRING), you must also take AP SPANISH LITERATURE AND CULTURE (FALL)
Offered: Semester Course
AP Spanish Literature and Culture (Spring)
Course Description
Students will continue to read, speak and write in Spanish, continue the study of cultures of Spanish-speaking countries and read a variety of literary works written in Spanish. Emphasis is given to preparation for the AP Spanish Literature exam. This is an honor point course. Students are required to take the AP exam (at an additional cost).
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Advanced Placement
GRADE: 11-12
PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of AP Spanish Language and Culture or teacher recommendation.
COREQUISITES: If you take AP SPANISH LITERATURE AND CULTURE (SPRING), you must also take AP SPANISH LITERATURE AND CULTURE (FALL)
Offered: Semester Course
Chinese
Chinese Course Descriptions
What are the Chinese courses in District 201?
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Students who take Chinese-Mandarin classes will
- meet college entrance requirements.
- prepare for the AP exam and can earn college credit in high school.
- learn a language and build skills to prepare for careers in many areas.
Chinese Course Descriptions
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Chinese I
Chinese I
Modern Language Course
Chinese I (Fall)
Course Description
Students begin to speak, read and write in the language as well as study the culture and geography of those who speak it.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 9
PREREQUISITE: None
COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take CHINESE I (SPRING)
FEES: none
Offered: Year Course
Chinese I (Spring)
Course Description
Students begin to speak, read and write in the language as well as study the culture and geography of those who speak it.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 9
PREREQUISITE: None
COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take CHINESE I (FALL)
FEES: none
Offered: Year Course
Chinese II
Chinese II
Modern Language Course
Chinese II (Fall)
Course Description
This course is the second course in the series for Chinese. Students will continue to develop their understanding of Chinese Language and Culture. Students will develop their reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. Students will also enjoy experiences that help them understand and appreciate customs, food, music, dance, holidays and ceremonies.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 10
PREREQUISITE: Chinese I
COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take CHINESE II (SPRING)
FEES: none
Chinese II (Spring)
Course Description
This course is the second course in the series for Chinese. Students will continue to develop their understanding of Chinese Language and Culture. Students will develop their reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. Students will also enjoy experiences that help them understand and appreciate customs, food, music,dance, holidays and ceremonies.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 10
PREREQUISITE: Chinese I
COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take CHINESE II (FALL)
FEES: none
Chinese III
Chinese III
Modern Language Course
Chinese III (Fall)
Course Description
This course is the third course in the series for Chinese. Students will continue to develop their understanding of Chinese Language and Culture. Students will develop their reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. Students will also enjoy experiences that help them understand and appreciate customs, food, music,dance, holidays and ceremonies.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 11
PREREQUISITE: Chinese I and Chinese II
COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take CHINESE III (FALL)
FEES: none
Chinese III (Fall)
Course Description
This course is the third course in the series for Chinese. Students will continue to develop their understanding of Chinese Language and Culture. Students will develop their reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. Students will also enjoy experiences that help them understand and appreciate customs, food, music,dance, holidays and ceremonies.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 11
PREREQUISITE: Chinese I and Chinese II
COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take CHINESE III (SPRING)
FEES: none
AP Chinese Language and Culture
AP Chinese Language and Culture
Modern Language Course
AP Chinese Language and Culture (Fall)
Course Description
By the end of four years of instruction, students will be able to communicate and understand Chinese grammar. Emphasis is given to the AP Chinese Language exam. This is an honor point course. Students are required to take the AP exam.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Advanced Placement
GRADE: 11-12
PREREQUISITE: Credit in Chinese I, II, or III or teacher recommendation.
COREQUISITES: If you take AP CHINESE LANGUAGE AND CULTURE (FALL), you must also take AP CHINESE LANGUAGE AND CULTURE(SPRING).
FEES: $18.00
Offered: Semester Course
AP Chinese Language and Culture (Spring)
Course Description
By the end of four years of instruction, students will be able to communicate and understand Chinese grammar. Emphasis is given to the AP Chinese Language exam. This is an honor point course. Students are required to take the AP exam.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Advanced Placement
GRADE: 12
PREREQUISITE: Credit in Chinese I, II, III or teacher recommendation.
COREQUISITES: If you take AP CHINESE LANGUAGE AND CULTURE (SPRING), you must also take AP CHINESE LANGUAGE AND CULTURE (FALL).
FEES: $18.00
Offered: Semester Course
Course Description Visuals
Chinese Course Videos
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Mandarin Chinese
Mandarin Chinese Flier
French
French Course Descriptions
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French I
French I
Modern Language Course
French I (Fall)
Course Description
Students begin to speak, read and write in the language as well as study the culture and geography of those who speak it.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 10-12
PREREQUISITE: None
COREQUISITES: If you take FRENCH I (FALL), you must also take FRENCH
I (SPRING).
Offered: Semester Course
French I (Spring)
Course Description
Students begin to speak, read and write in the language as well as study the culture and geography of those who speak it.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 10-12
PREREQUISITE: None
COREQUISITES: If you take FRENCH I (SPRING), you must also take
FRENCH 1 (FALL).
Offered: Semester Course.
French II
French II
Modern Language Course
French II (Fall)
Course Description
Students will continue to expand their knowledge of the vocabulary and grammar as well as strengthen speaking, reading and writing skills. Students will continue to study the culture and geography of countries where this language is spoken.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 10-12
PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of French I.
COREQUISITES: If you take FRENCH II (SPRING), you must also take
FRENCH II (FALL).
Offered: Semester Course.
French II (Spring)
Course Description
Students will continue to expand their knowledge of the vocabulary and grammar as well as strengthen speaking, reading and writing skills. Students will continue to study the culture and geography of countries where this language is spoken.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 10-12
PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of French I.
COREQUISITES: If you take FRENCH II (SPRING), you must also take
FRENCH II (FALL).
Offered: Semester Course.
French III
French III
Modern Language Course
French III (Fall)
Course Description
Students will continue to strengthen their speaking, reading and writing skills in the language at a higher level. Study of the culture of the countries where this language is spoken will continue at this level.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 11-12
PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of French I and II.
COREQUISITES: If you take FRENCH III (FALL), you must also take FRENCH
III (SPRING).
Offered: Semester Course
French III (Spring)
Course Description
Students will continue to strengthen their speaking, reading and writing skills in the language at a higher level. Study of the culture of the countries where this language is spoken will continue at this level.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 11-12
PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of French I and II.
COREQUISITES: If you take FRENCH III (SPRING), you must also take
FRENCH III (FALL).
Offered: Semester Course
AP French
AP French
Modern Language Course
AP French (Fall)
Course Description
By the end of four years of instruction, students will be able to communicate and understand the grammar of the language. This is an honor point course. Students are encouraged to take the AP French exam (at an additional cost).
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Advanced Placement
GRADE: 11-12
PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of French I, II and III.
COREQUISITES: If you take AP FRENCH (FALL), you must also take AP
FRENCH (SPRING).
Offered: Semester Course.
AP French (Fall)
Course Description
By the end of four years of instruction, students will be able to communicate and understand the grammar of the language. This is an honor point course. Students are encouraged to take the AP French exam (at an additional cost).
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Advanced Placement
GRADE: 11-12
PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of French I, II and III.
COREQUISITES: If you take AP FRENCH (SPRING), you must also take
AP FRENCH (FALL).
Offered: Semester Course.
Course Description Visuals
French Course Videos
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French
French Flier
Bilingual Education
Bilingual Education Course Descriptions
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- Bilingual Biology
- Bilingual Chemistry
- Bilingual Earth Science
- Bilingual Consumer Education
- Bilingual Health
- Bilingual Integrated Mathematics 1
- Bilingual Integrated Mathematics 2
- Bilingual Integrated Mathematics 3
- Bilingual American History
- Bilingual Latin American History
- Bilingual Modern History
- Bilingual World History
- ELL Reading 1
- ELL Reading 2
Bilingual Biology
Bilingual Biology
ELL Course
Bilingual Biology (Fall)
Course Description
Students will develop an understanding of the principal laws that govern the existence of all life. Student work emphasizes experimentation, accurate observation and analysis of experimental data. Concepts include: problem solving, cellular biology, biochemistry, ecology, evolution, reproduction, heredity, as well as plant and animal physiology.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Core
GRADE: 10-12
PREREQUISITE: Students must be enrolled in ELL English 1-4.
COREQUISITES: If you take BILINGUAL BIOLOGY (FALL), you must also take BILINGUAL BIOLOGY (SPRING).
FEES: $10.00
Offered: Semester course
Bilingual Biology (Spring)
Course Description
Students will develop an understanding of the principal laws that govern the existence of all life. Student work emphasizes experimentation, accurate observation and analysis of experimental data. Concepts include: problem solving, cellular biology, biochemistry, ecology, evolution, reproduction, heredity, as well as plant and animal physiology.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Core
GRADE: 10-12
PREREQUISITE: Students must be enrolled in ELL English 1-4.
COREQUISITES: If you take BILINGUAL BIOLOGY (SPRING), you must also take BILINGUAL BIOLOGY (FALL).
FEES: $10.00
Offered: Semester course
Bilingual Chemistry
Bilingual Chemistry
ELL Course
Bilingual Chemistry (Fall)
Course Description
In this course, students will learn the principles that underlie chemical changes and their theoretical applications. Laboratory work emphasizes techniques of observation, analysis of data and formation of conclusions based on data. A scientific calculator is essential. This course is accepted for college preparation in laboratory science.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Core
GRADE: 10-12
PREREQUISITE: Students must be enrolled in ELL English 1-4 and must have completed Biology and Integrated Mathematics 1.
COREQUISITES: If you take BILINGUAL CHEMISTRY (FALL), you must also take BILINGUAL CHEMISTRY (SPRING).
FEES: $10.00
Offered: Semester course
Bilingual Chemistry (Spring)
Course Description
In this course, students will learn the principles that underlie chemical changes and their theoretical applications. Laboratory work emphasizes techniques of observation, analysis of data and formation of conclusions based on data. A scientific calculator is essential. This course is accepted for college preparation in laboratory science.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Core
GRADE: 10-12
PREREQUISITE: Students must be enrolled in ELL English 1-4 and must have completed Biology and Integrated Mathematics 1.
COREQUISITES: If you take BILINGUAL CHEMISTRY (SPRING), you must also take BILINGUAL CHEMISTRY (FALL).
FEES: $10.00
Offered: Semester course
Bilingual Earth Science
Bilingual Earth Science
ELL Course
Bilingual Earth Science (Fall)
Course Description
Students enrolled in this course will study man’s physical environment. Student work focuses on the study of minerals, rocks, volcanoes, seismology, plate tectonics, hydrology, meteorology, Earth’s history and interpreting data. This course is accepted for college preparation min laboratory science.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Core
GRADE: 10-12
PREREQUISITE: Completion of Biology. Students must be enrolled in ELL English 1-4.
COREQUISITES: If you take BILINGUAL EARTH SCIENCE (FALL), you must also take BILINGUAL EARTH SCIENCE (SPRING).
FEES: $10.00
Offered: Semester course
Bilingual Earth Science (Spring)
Course Description
Students enrolled in this course will study man’s physical environment. Student work focuses on the study of minerals, rocks, volcanoes, seismology, plate tectonics, hydrology, meteorology, Earth’s history and interpreting data. This course is accepted for college preparation in laboratory science.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Core
GRADE: 10-12
PREREQUISITE: Completion of Biology. Students must be enrolled in ELL English 1-4.
COREQUISITES: If you take BILINGUAL EARTH SCIENCE (SPRING), you must also take BILINGUAL EARTH SCIENCE (FALL).
FEES: $10.00
Offered: Semester course
Bilingual Consumer Education
Bilingual Consumer Education
ELL Course
Bilingual Consumer Education (Fall)
Course Description
Students will learn the consumer education topics required under Illinois Senate Bill 977. This course fulfills the Consumer Education graduation requirement.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 12
PREREQUISITE: Students must be enrolled in ELL English 1-4.
COREQUISITES: None
FEES: None
Offered: Semester course
Bilingual Consumer Education (Spring)
Course Description
Students will learn the consumer education topics required under Illinois Senate Bill 977. This course fulfills the Consumer Education graduation requirement.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 12
PREREQUISITE: Students must be enrolled in ELL English 1-4.
COREQUISITES: None
FEES: None
Offered: Semester course
Bilingual Health
Bilingual Health
ELL Course
Bilingual Health (Fall)
Course Description
This course will help students to view health as a way of life. This course covers the following state-mandated topics: consumer health, dental health, drug use and abuse, human growth and development, mental health and illness and environmental concerns. Additional topics include nutrition, fitness, personal care, abstinence, prevention, detection and control of communicable
diseases as well as disaster and safety skills. This course is required for graduation.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 9
PREREQUISITE: Students must be enrolled in ELL English 1-4.
COREQUISITES: None
FEES: None
Offered: Semester course
For: 9th or administrative approval
Bilingual Health (Spring)
Course Description
This course will help students to view health as a way of life. This course covers the following state-mandated topics: consumer health, dental health, drug use and abuse, human growth and development, mental health and illness and environmental concerns. Additional topics include nutrition, fitness, personal care, abstinence, prevention, detection and control of communicable diseases as well as disaster and safety skills. This course is required for graduation.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 9
PREREQUISITE: Students must be enrolled in ELL English 1-4.
COREQUISITES: None
FEES: None
Offered: Semester course
For: 9th or administrative approval
Bilingual Integrated Mathematics 1
Bilingual Integrated Mathematics 1
ELL Course
Bilingual Integrated Mathematics 1 (Fall)
Course Description
Students in this course study; expressions, introduction to functions and interpreting functions, linear relationships and modeling linear functions, congruence of geometry, systems of equations, inferential statistics, exponential functions, and comparing exponential functions and linear functions by modeling
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Core
GRADE: 9
PREREQUISITE: Students must be enrolled in ELL English 1-4.
COREQUISITES: If you take BILINGUAL INTEGRATED MATHEMATICS 1 (FALL), you must also take BILINGUAL INTEGRATED MATHEMATICS 1 (SPRING).
FEES: None
Offered: Semester course
Required Textbook: Pearson Integrated Mathematics 1 (2014)
Bilingual Integrated Mathematics 1 (Spring)
Course Description
Students in this course study; expressions, introduction to functions and interpreting functions, linear relationships and
modeling linear functions, congruence of geometry, systems of equations, inferential statistics, exponential functions, and comparing exponential functions and linear functions by modeling
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Core
GRADE: 9
PREREQUISITE: Students must be enrolled in ELL English 1-4.
COREQUISITES: If you take BILINGUAL INTEGRATED MATHEMATICS 1(SPRING), you must also take BILINGUAL INTEGRATED MATHEMATICS 1 (FALL).
FEES: None
Offered: Semester course
Required Textbook: Pearson Integrated Mathematics 1 (2014)
Bilingual Integrated Mathematics 2
Bilingual Integrated Mathematics 2
ELL Course
Bilingual Integrated Mathematics 2 (Fall)
Course Description
Students in this course study; extending the number system, working with quadratic equations representations of quadratic equations, quadratic functions and modeling, geometric similarities, right triangles and trigonometry, probability, and circles. Integrated 2 is generally required for college admission.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 10-12
PREREQUISITE: Students must be enrolled in ELL English 1-4. Students must have completed BILINGUAL INTEGRATED MATHEMATICS 1.
COREQUISITES: If you take BILINGUAL INTEGRATED MATHEMATICS 2 (FALL), you must also take BILINGUAL INTEGRATED MATHEMATICS 2 (SPRING).
FEES: None
Offered: Semester course
Required Textbook: Pearson Integrated Mathematics 2 (2014)
Bilingual Integrated Mathematics 2 (Spring)
Course Description
Students in this course study; extending the number system, working with quadratic equations representations of quadratic equations, quadratic functions and modeling, geometric similarities, right triangles and trigonometry, probability, and circles. Integrated 2 is generally required for college admission.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 10-12
PREREQUISITE: Students must be enrolled in ELL English 1-4. Students must have completed BILINGUAL INTEGRATED MATHEMATICS 1.
COREQUISITES: If you take BILINGUAL INTEGRATED MATHEMATICS 2 (SPRING), you must also take BILINGUAL INTEGRATED MATHEMATICS 2 (FALL).
Offered: Semester course
Required Textbook: Pearson Integrated Mathematics 2 (2014)
Bilingual Integrated Mathematics 3
Bilingual Integrated Mathematics 3
ELL Course
Bilingual Integrated Mathematics 3 (Fall)
Course Description
Students in this course study; Statistics, Geometric Proofs, Geometric Modeling, Polynomial Functions, Rational Functions, Radicals and Rational Exponentials, Exponential and Logarithmic Functions, Trigonometric Functions, and Systems and Comparing Functions. ACT Preparation activities are included. A TI-Nspire calculator is required.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 10-12
PREREQUISITE: Students must be enrolled in ELL English 1-4. Students must have completed BILINGUAL INTEGRATED MATHEMATICS 1 and 2.
COREQUISITES: If you take BILINGUAL INTEGRATED MATHEMATICS 3 (FALL), you must also take BILINGUAL INTEGRATED MATHEMATICS 3 (SPRING).
FEES: None
Offered: Semester course
Required Textbook: Pearson Integrated Mathematics 3 (2014)
Bilingual Integrated Mathematics 3 (Spring)
Course Description
Students in this course study; Statistics, Geometric Proofs, Geometric Modeling, Polynomial Functions, Rational Functions, Radicals and Rational Exponentials, Exponential and Logarithmic Functions, Trigonometric Functions, and Systems and Comparing Functions. ACT Preparation activities are included. A TI-Nspire calculator is required.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 10-12
PREREQUISITE: Students must be enrolled in ELL English 1-4. Students must have completed BILINGUAL INTEGRATED MATHEMATICS 1 and 2.
COREQUISITES: If you take BILINGUAL INTEGRATED MATHEMATICS 3 (SPRING), you must also take BILINGUAL INTEGRATED MATHEMATICS 3 (FALL).
Offered: Semester course
Required Textbook: Pearson Integrated Mathematics 3 (2014)
Bilingual American History
Bilingual American History
ELL Course
Bilingual American History (Fall)
Course Description
Students will review, analyze and interpret the various forces and values that have shaped and continue to influence behavior and events in American history. Students are expected to complete a research project or paper. This course fulfills the American History graduation requirement.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 11-12
PREREQUISITE: Students must be enrolled in ELL English 1-4.
COREQUISITES: If you BILINGUAL AMERICAN HISTORY (FALL), you must also take BILINGUAL AMERICAN HISTORY (SPRING). If you take BILINGUAL AMERICAN HISTORY (FALL), you must also take CONSTITUTION TEST (FALL).
FEES: None
Offered: Semester course
Bilingual American History (Spring)
Course Description
Students will review, analyze and interpret the various forces and values that have shaped and continue to influence behavior and events in American history. Students are expected to complete a research project or paper. This course fulfills the American History graduation requirement.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 11-12
PREREQUISITE: Students must be enrolled in ELL English 1-4.
COREQUISITES: If you take BILINGUAL AMERICAN HISTORY (SPRING), you must also take BILINGUAL AMERICAN HISTORY (FALL).
FEES: None
Offered: Semester course
Bilingual Latin American History
Bilingual Latin American History
ELL Course
Bilingual Latin American History (Fall)
Course Description
Students will investigate the history of Latin America, the geography of the region, the cultures of that region (both Native American and the hybrid cultures which emerged after European settlement), and the relationship of this region to the rest of the world. Students will study material from Pre-Columbian times to the 20th Century.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 10-12
PREREQUISITE: Students must be enrolled in ELL English 1-4.
COREQUISITES: None
FEES: None
Offered: Semester Course (offered during the fall semester only)
Bilingual Modern History
Bilingual Modern History
ELL Course
Bilingual Modern History (Spring)
Course Description
In this course students will trace history from World War II to the present. World War II, The Cold War, postwar independence movements, the Vietnam War, developments in Latin America and the Middle East are among the topics covered. This course also examines the technological and social changes that have taken place since World War II. Students will gain an understanding of how these events and changes have shaped the world they now live in.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 10-12
PREREQUISITE: Students must be enrolled in ELL English 1-4.
COREQUISITES: None
FEES: None
Offered: Semester Course (offered during the spring semester only)
Required Textbook: Sherman, Dennis. (2003). Modern World History: The
Human Journey. Houghton Mifflin
Bilingual World History
Bilingual World History
ELL Course
Bilingual World History (Fall)
Course Description
Students will trace human development from earliest time periods to the Space Age as well as increase their awareness of man’s role in the creation of various societies. This course is required by most colleges for admission.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 9
PREREQUISITE: Enrollment in ELL English 1-4.
COREQUISITES: If you take BILINGUAL WORLD HISTORY (FALL), you must also take BILINGUAL WORLD HISTORY (SPRING).
FEES: None
Offered: Semester course
Bilingual World History (Spring)
Course Description
Students will trace human development from earliest time periods to the Space Age as well as increase their awareness of man’s role in the creation of various societies. This course is required by most colleges for admission.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 9
PREREQUISITE: None
COREQUISITES: If you take BILINGUAL WORLD HISTORY (SPRING), you must also take BILINGUAL WORLD HISTORY (FALL).
FEES: None
Offered: Semester course.
ELL Reading 1
ELL Reading 1
ELL Course
ELL Reading 1A (Fall)
Course Description
This course provides students with an intensive study of reading and writing skills. Writing skills advance from the sentence level to paragraph level and eventually to essays and reports. Adapted reading materials are used for identifying main ideas, details as well as literal and inferential information.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 10-12
PREREQUISITE: Enrollment in ELL English 1A.
COREQUISITES: If you take ELL READING 1A (FALL), you must also take ELL READING 1B (SPRING).
If you take ELL READING 1A (FALL), you must also take ELL ENGLISH 1A (FALL).
FEES: None
Offered: Semester course
ELL Reading 1B (Spring)
Course Description
This course provides students with an intensive study of reading and writing skills. Writing skills advance from the sentence level to paragraph level and eventually to essays and reports. Adapted reading materials are used for identifying main ideas, details as well as literal and inferential information.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 10-12
PREREQUISITE: Enrollment in ELL English 1B.
COREQUISITES: If you take ELL READING 1B (SPRING), you must also take ELL READING 1A (FALL). If you take ELL READING 1B (SPRING), you must also take ELL ENGLISH 1B (SPRING).
FEES: None
Offered: Semester course
ELL Reading 2
ELL Reading 2
ELL Course
ELL Reading 2A (Fall)
Course Description
This course provides students with a continued study of English focusing on reading and writing skills. Students will complete four to six leveled readers throughout the year.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 10-12
PREREQUISITE: Enrollment in ELL English 2A.
COREQUISITES: If you take ELL READING 2A (FALL), you must also take ELL ENGLISH 2A (FALL). If you take ELL READING 2A (FALL), you must also take ELL READING 2B (SPRING).
FEES: None
Offered: Semester course
ELL Reading 2B (Spring)
Course Description
This course provides students with a continued study of English focusing on reading and writing skills. Students will complete four to six leveled readers throughout the year.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 10-12
PREREQUISITE: Enrollment in ELL English 2.
COREQUISITES: If you take ELL READING 2B (SPRING), you must also take ELL ENGLISH 2B (SPRING). If you take ELL READING 2B (SPRING), you must also take ELL READING 2A (FALL).
FEES: None
Offered: Semester course
