ESL Program: SIM
Sheltered Immersion Model
SIM: Shelters
Shelters
EAP Center ELW Content Support
Immersion
Study mainstream content classes Study with non-ESL students in the same grade
EAP Center English for Academic Purposes
Part I
High School Orientation Program (Grade 9) Purpose, text-types and language functions Language features: vocabulary and grammar Listening, speaking, reading, writing
EAP Center English for Academic Purposes
Part 2
English, History and Science Help
Study strategies Clarify directions for assignments Support materials
Easier readings, outlines and study guides
Support content understanding
ELW English Language Workshops
Six 6-week workshops
Target specific language skills
Listening and Speaking Reading Writing Integrated Skills
ELW English Language Workshops
Choose Workshops
You like
You need
ESL test scores Teacher recommendations Self-evaluation
English Language Workshops
English Language Workshops Semester 1
1-6 Weeks 7-12 Weeks 13-18 Weeks Conversation Pronunciation Class Discussion TOEFL Prep Vocabulary II Speed Reading Writing for TOEFL Research and Written Report Test-Taking
English Language Workshops Semester 2
1-6 Weeks Cross Cultural Reading for Communication TOEFL Essay Writing II
7-12 Weeks
13-18 Weeks
Debate
Socratic Seminars
Drama
Informational Writing
Humor,Jokes, Music Cartoons
How many ESL classes?
Criteria Considered
Teacher and classroom performance ESL tests and class grades Student preference
Pass 0 - 3 ESL tests Pass 4 or 5 ESL tests
2 classes
1 class
Credit Requirements
4 3 3 3 2 1 1 .5 .5 7 40
English Social Studies Science Mathematics PE Fine and Performing Arts WWW Health Senior Seminar Electives (ELW = 1, EAP - .5) Community Service Hours
Grade 9 Classes
English 9
World Civilizations
Chemistry/Physics Math
PE 9
EAP Center ELW
Elective
Grade 10 Classes
English 10 Modern World History Biology Math P.E. 10 – sem.1 Sports for Life, Fitness, Dance etc. – sem.2 EAP Center ELW Elective
Grade 10 Classes
2 ESL classes
Two semesters of PE
P.E. 10 – semester 1 Sports for Life, Dance, Aerobics etc – semester 2
Health in grade 11 Health in grades 10 or 11
1 ESL class or IB candidate
Grade 11
A2 or A1 SL English TSEA – one semester Health or PE – one semester Math EAP ELW Social Studies (grade 11 or 12) Science (grade 11 or 12) Elective(s)
IB or Not
IB Requires 2 Languages Language A -- SL1 or HL1
English - study in school Native language
study after school ISB pays for after school teacher
Language A -- A2
English, Japanese, Mandarin, Thai
Language B
Spanish, French, Mandarin, Japanese – 5 years Abinitio Spanish or French – 2 year program
Grade 12
A2 or SL English
Senior Seminar (1 semester)
Math, Science, Social Studies EAP 12
2 or 3 Electives
Registration Process
Register for the ESL classes you take now Change schedules after results letter in May Oral Interview – April ESL tests – May Teacher signatures required for some courses (check form) not ESL Parent and student signatures required Turn completed forms into counselors by
March 22, 2006