Course offerings in English Language Development (ELD) are intended for students who do not speak English as a first or native language. Entrance into the program is by test and teacher recommendation. Students are originally placed in level 1 or 2 according to their English ability and move from level to level and into non-ELD classes as soon as their English skills will allow such movement. Students normally advance to a new level at the start of each school year, but occasionally a student may remain in a level for more than one year or move to new level during the year. Most students go into regular classes directly after level 2.

Level 1 students are enrolled in English SL 1-2, a two-hour course. Level 2 students take English SL 3-4, a two-hour course. Reading 1-2 SL is open to students in both level 1 and level 2. U.S. History 1-2 SL is open to students who are juniors or seniors. English SL 1-2 and English SL 3-4 both meet the 8 semester English graduation requirement. Modern World History SL is open to Level II students only. NOTE: Present and former ELD students should consult with either the ELD Department Head or the College Advisor to determine if they should take the TOEFL exam and/or participate in the PSAT/SAT program.

*ENGLISH 3 SL and ENGLISH 4 SL (two period block)

Open to grades 9-12

Course Description: This class is for intermediate students who have English skills sufficient to read simple short stories and to react to them orally and in writing. They receive further language training in order to successfully participate in the mainstream program. (10 English credits + 10 elective credits)

READING 1-2 SL

Prerequisite: Reading below the sixth grade level on a standardized reading exam may be required to enroll in this class

Open to grades 9-12

Course Description: This class is to help students learn to transfer reading skills from the first language to English and to improve them. Non-readers will learn reading skills. (10 elective credits)

**MODERN WORLD HISTORY SL 1-2

Prerequisite:  Concurrent enrollment in or completion of English 3-4 SL.

Open to grades 9-12

Course Description: This is a sheltered social science class for students whose English skills are not sufficient for the mainstream Modern World History class. (10 social studies credits)

**US HISTORY SL 1-2

Prerequisite: Completion of Modern World History SL.

Open to grades 9-12

Course Description: This is a sheltered social science class for students whose English skills are not sufficient for the mainstream US History class. (10 Social studies credits)

  * These courses count for 1 year of credit for UC and CSU admission requirements.   

** These courses are not  currently offered at Aragon High School.