ELL is a state mandated program designed to provide academic English language instruction, content instruction and academic support to students in grades 9-12 for students that meet program criteria.
Course: #1412, S1
Course: #1414, S2
Grade(s) offered: 9-12
Credits: .5 (semester course)
Prerequisites: English is not student’s first language. Qualifying test score on the WIDA Screener or ACCESS for ELs
Advanced English is intended for EL students who need some language support to access the mainstream English Language Arts curriculum.
Course: #1400, S1
Course: #1402, S2
Grade(s) offered: 9-12
Credits: .5 (semester course)
Prerequisites: English is not student’s first language. Qualifying test score on the WIDA Screener or ACCESS for ELs.
Beginning English is the recommended course placement for students who have recently arrive in the United States and/or are developing basic and academic English skills.
Course: #1424, EL Civics I
Course: #1426, EL Civics II
Course: #1428, EL Contemporary U.S. History I
Course: #1430, EL Contemporary U.S. History II
Course: #1432, EL World History I
Course: #1434, EL World History II
Grade(s) offered: 9-12
Credits: .5 (semester course)
Prerequisites: English is not student’s first language. Qualifying test score on the WIDA Screener or ACCESS for ELs.
These classes offer students social studies content while building English language skills in the areas of listening, speaking, reading and writing.
Course: #1406, S1
Course: #1408, S2
Grade(s) offered: 9-12
Credits: .5 (semester course)
Prerequisites: English is not student’s first language. Qualifying test score on the WIDA Screener or ACCESS for ELs.
Intermediate English is recommended for students who have previously studied English, but need additional supports and instruction to help them access the regular Language Arts curriculum.
Course: #1418, S1
Course: #1420, S2
Grade(s) offered: 9-12
Credits: .5 (semester course)
Prerequisites: English is not student’s first language. Qualifying test score on the WIDA Screener or ACCESS for ELs.
This class offers students additional instruction and language support in the areas of math and science to help students access the content knowledge while learning English.
Minnetonka Public Schools adheres to academic standards developed by the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE).