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ESOL Courses
For more about the English for Speakers of Other Languages Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS), visit Texas Education Agency.
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English Course Information
Not all courses have a required prerequisite.
For more course information, click on the name of the course.
ESOL Courses
Course: 051001 YR
English I SOL (Speakers of Other Languages)
Credit: 1
Grade: 9, 10
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: 052001 YR
English II SOL (Speakers of Other Languages)
Credit: 1
Grade: 10
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: 055301 YR
Newcomer English 3
Credit: 1
Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12
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: 055401 YR
Newcomer English 4
Credit: 1
Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12
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: 105341 YR
Newcomer Reading 3
Credit: 1
Grade: 11, 12
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.
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