Northside's ESL Program provides intensive instruction in English. The focus is to improve students' English language skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. ESL teachers use techniques and approaches based on the current research in second language acquisition. The goal of the program is to develop competence in English while valuing the academic and cultural experience of the student.
Elementary
The NISD ESL content-based program model in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade provides intensive instruction using second language acquisition strategies to teach English to students who speak other languages other than Spanish or English. The academic program model teaches the state-required Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS).
ESL Elementary Schools
| ESL Schools | ESL/Transitional Schools | Dual Language/ESL/Transitional Schools |
* Newcomer ESL classrooms are offered at these campuses for recent immigrant English Learners.
Middle School
The English as a Second Language Program (ESL) gives students who are classified as English Learners (EL) the opportunity to receive services that support their English language acquisition. Students will be placed in courses according to their English language proficiency. The English intensive instruction is designed with the goals to improve students’ English language skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. ESL teachers employ best teaching practices and approaches based on the current research in English language acquisition. The ESL program objective is to develop competence in English while valuing the academic and cultural experience of the student.
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High School
The English as a Second Language Program (ESL) gives students who are classified as English Learners (EL) the opportunity to receive services that support their English language acquisition. Students will be placed in courses according to their English language proficiency. The English intensive instruction is designed with the goals to improve students’ English language skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. ESL teachers employ best teaching practices and approaches based on the current research in English language acquisition. The ESL program objective is to develop competence in English while valuing the academic and cultural experience of the student.
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The NISD Newcomer ESL program provides a specially designed curriculum that helps acculturate recent immigrant English learners to their new country, new school, and new language within a safe, supportive environment.