INT+44-45+Lang+Arts+Elect


 * LANGUAGE ARTS **

__ 11655 Scientific Reading: Grade 6 __
In Scientific Reading: Grade 6, students master and refine previously learned language arts skills in increasingly complex scientific presentations, reading selections, and written compositions.
 * Duration: ** One Semester **Grade Level(s)**: 6
 * Eligibility: ** None
 * Notes: ** This course replaces the traditional reading period in sixth grade.
 * Campuses: Students in Seabrook Science Magnet Program Only **

__ 11755 Scientific Reading: Grade 7 __

 * Duration:  ** One Semester **Grade Level(s): **7
 * Eligibility: ** None
 * Notes: ** This course replaces the traditional reading period in seventh grade.
 * Campuses: Students in Seabrook Science Magnet Program Only  **.

In Scientific Reading: Grade 7, students master and refine previously learned language arts skills in increasingly complex scientific presentations, reading selections, and written compositions.

11670 Grade 6; 11770 Grade 7; 11870 Grade 8; 11877 Grade 7/8 Grade Level(s): 6-8
This course is required for students who have demonstrated non-mastery in reading on the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills test or who wish to improve their reading and writing skills in preparation for the TAKS test. Students will be provided opportunities to apply reading and writing strategies to a variety of practical situations, enabling them to practice these skills on a daily basis. On some campuses students will use computer programs designed to strengthen and remediate reading and writing skills.
 * Duration: ** One Semester/One Year
 * Eligibility: ** This course is required for those students who are unsuccessful on the reading and/or writing portion of the TAKS test.
 * Notes: ** This course is offered for elective credit only.
 * Campuses: ALL SCHOOLS  **

XXXX Grade 6; XXXX Grade 7; XXXX Grade 8 Grade Level(s): 6-8
**Duration:** One Semester/One Year Reading offers ELL students supplemental instruction in word recognition, vocabulary building, and comprehension strategies in order to ensure that our ELL students have increased opportunity to read with competence, confidence, and understanding. These courses supplement the literacy instruction students receive in the ESOL classes. These courses are also designed to help English Language Learners improve their reading and writing skills in preparation for the TAKS test. On some campuses students will use computer programs designed to strengthen and remediate reading and writing skills.
 * Notes:** Only recent immigrant students with limited English proficiency may enroll; LPAC approval is required. This course is offered for elective credit only.

__ 11940 Journalism __
Students actively participate in the production of the school yearbook and/or newspaper in this year-long course. Activities include extensive news, feature and editorial writing, interviewing, graphic design, photography, layout and paste-up, and advertising.
 * Duration: **  One Year **Grade Level(s):** 7-8
 * Eligibility: ** Application may be required
 * Notes: ** This course is offered for elective credit only.
 * Campuses: SCIS, VLIS, WIS Grades 7-8; CIS, CLIS, LCIS, SIS, Grade 8 only **

__ 11945 Writing Academy __

 * Duration:  ** One Semester **Grade Level(s):** 7
 * Eligibility: ** This course is required for those students who need additional writing instruction in preparation for the 7th grade TAKS writing test.
 * Notes: ** This course is offered for elective credit only.
 * Campus: **  **Clear** **Lake Intermediate School**

This course is required for students who have demonstrated a need for additional writing instruction in preparation for taking the TAKS writing test. Students will be provided opportunities to apply writing strategies to a variety of practical situations, enabling them to practice these skills on a daily basis.


 * __ 11824 ESL (English as a Second Language) 8 Academic Support __**
 * Duration: ** One Year **Grade Level(s): **8
 * Eligibility: ** LPAC approval
 * Notes: ** Only students with limited English proficiency may qualify. Course placement will be determined by LPAC based upon student testing. This course is offered for elective credit only.
 * Campuses: ALL SCHOOLS **
 * ESL (English as a Second Language) 8 Academic Support ** offers ELL students supplemental instruction in listening, speaking, reading, writing, and comprehending English, with a focus on the TEKS in English using strategies and methodologies appropriate for English Language Learners. Students develop competence in English, preparing them to be successful in all academic subjects. These courses supplement the English language instruction students receive in the ESL classes. Students may also receive academic support specifically geared for attaining success in other academic subjects.