Course ID:  051001
YR
Course Name: English I SOL (Speakers of Other Languages)
Credit: 1
Grade Placement: 9, 10

Required Prerequisite(s): Placement in ESL program with beginning or intermediate English proficiency

What's Next: English II, English II for Speakers of Other Languages, or English II Honors

English I SOL is a course designed to provide instruction in the English I TEKS for beginner and intermediate level emergent bilingual students enrolled in ESL. It also works to build English language proficiency. This course does meet the graduation requirement for English I. Students who take this course may not later take regular English I for credit.It should be noted that some colleges and universities might not honor this course when considering a student’s application for admission. For college and university admission criteria please see your school counselor.

Course ID:  052001
YR
Course Name: English II SOL (Speakers of Other Languages)
Credit: 1
Grade Placement: 10

Required Prerequisite(s): Credit for English I or English I SOL and placement in ESL program with beginning or intermediate English proficiency

What's Next: English III

English II SOL is a course designed to provide instruction in the English II TEKS for beginner and intermediate level emergent bilingual students enrolled in ESL. It also works to build English language proficiency. This course does meet the graduation requirement for English II. Students who take this course may not later take regular English II for credit.It should be noted that some colleges and universities might not honor this course when considering a student’s application for admission. For college and university admission criteria please see your school counselor.

Course ID:  055301
YR
Course Name: Newcomer English 3
Credit: 1
Grade Placement: 9, 10, 11, 12

Required Prerequisite(s): NONE

What's Next: NONE

Newcomer English 3 is designed for high school students to develop their language skills for academic success. The course focuses on advancing proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing through intensive instruction in academic and social language. Students engage with complex texts and participate in collaborative activities to build critical thinking and communication skills, while also receiving support to adapt to the high school environment and curriculum.

Course ID:  055401
YR
Course Name: Newcomer English 4
Credit: 1
Grade Placement: 9, 10, 11, 12

Required Prerequisite(s): NONE

What's Next: NONE

Newcomer English 4 is designed for high school students to develop their language skills for academic success. The course focuses on advancing proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing through intensive instruction in academic and social language. Students engage with complex texts and participate in collaborative activities to build critical thinking and communication skills, while also receiving support to adapt to the high school environment and curriculum.

Course ID:  105341
YR
Course Name: Newcomer Reading 3
Credit: 1
Grade Placement: 11, 12

Required Prerequisite(s): NONE

What's Next: NONE

Newcomer Reading 3 focuses on developing English literacy and oral language skills for Emergent Bilingual students. Students apply reading strategies and academic vocabulary to understand texts across subjects, while improving their speaking and comprehension abilities. This course helps build a foundation for success in both reading and oral communication.