ESL Level 2
Academic Programs
Literacy (Orientation A and B)
Orientation A and B classes offer additional learning
support to students who require intensive instruction for
a variety of reasons. Content covered includes learning
the English alphabet; understanding instructional
methods used in U.S. classrooms; developing
phonological skills; learning classroom behavior; and
learning about the production of sounds, words, and
sentences.
English as a Second Language (ESL) Courses (Levels
1-8)
ESL classes build communicative competence through
instruction in listening, speaking, reading, and
writing. The integration of English language and life
skills instruction provides students with knowledge
needed to gain employment; pursue higher education;
advocate for personal and family needs; and become
more confident, involved members of society.
GED Test Preparation
The Carlos Rosario School offers GED test preparation
classes in Spanish and English. The academic content
areas taught are language arts (writing and reading),
social studies, science, and mathematics.
Citizenship Preparation
According to the Immigration and Nationality Act
(INA), students eligible to become U.S. citizens must
have at least five years of continuous residence in this
country as permanent residents and have the ability to
read, write, and speak basic English. This class ensures
eligible students will be able to pass the official
naturalization test with confidence and covers topics
such as U.S. history, government, the Constitution, the
democratic process, and the rights and responsibilities
of citizens.
Content ESL
Two content ESL courses are offered to improve
students’ English proficiency level through focused
thematic instruction. ESL Health provides ESL 3
students with knowledge and skills for maintaining
good health. Family Literacy focuses on knowledge
and language skills for DCPS parents of school-aged
children at the Orientation to ESL 1 proficiency level.
Individual and Small-Group Tutoring
This program provides tutoring for students with
special academic needs and supplements classroom
instruction with lesson plans and activities that
respond to students’ individual needs and goals.
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ESL 3 Health - naming the parts of the body