Jasper Place High School International Students & English Language Learning Department Head:
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International Students Jasper Place High School is a multicultural environment that offers a welcoming atmosphere to students from around the world. International students who wish to attend our school and study in an English speaking environment are offered a wide variety of program choices. There are currently many international students enrolled from a variety of countries. Following their high school studies, many of these students choose to continue their education at universities in North America. Others are enrolled at JP to experience a Canadian learning environment and to become proficient in English. International students receive support while being integrated into mainstream programming so they can experience the highest levels of education that our high school can offer. English Language Learning Jasper Place offers English Language Learning courses for students whose primary languages are not English. While ELL students have much in common with other students, they often have additional needs that come with learning a new language and adapting to a new culture. The ELL program enables students to become effective communicators in the English language through the study of English speaking, reading, writing, listening, and viewing. Students work on specific areas of individual need to build skills necessary for high school graduation requirements. A variety of teaching methods, strategies, and resources are used throughout the ELL learning experience to improve these skills. All new ELL students are required to complete an English Language Learner assessment prior to enrolment at Jasper Place High School. Parents or their sponsors should arrange to have the assessment completed at the following location: English Language Support Services Centre (ELSSC)
John A. McDougall School
10930-107 Street, Downstairs,
Edmonton, Alberta T5H2Z4
Telephone: (780) 441-2200 ELL 1 • 5 credits
Recommend ELL Assessment This course is designed for students who have little or no experience with functional/formal/written first language. It is designed to help students develop basic communication skills leading to introductory academic English. There will also be an introduction to computers for computer-assisted learning. Verbal skills are emphasized at this level. ELL 2 • 5 credits
Recommend ELL Assessment This course is for students who have a strong first, formal/written language and are new English learners. ELL 2 helps students to develop basic communication skills leading to skills in academic English.
Note: ELL students in Level 2 integrate into the mainstream program based on the strength of their English language proficiency. ELL 3 • 5 credits
Recommend ELL 2 or equivalency in reading, writing, and comprehension. This course is designed for students who are at an intermediate level of English proficiency. These students have usually studied English in their prior schools and are able to understand and carry out functional conversations. Students at the ELL 3 level are integrated into mainstream course work depending on language abilities, individual interest and needs. ELL instruction, as well as support in mainstream course work, are provided. ELL 4 • 5 credits
Recommend ELL 3 or equivalency in reading, writing, and comprehension. This course is designed for ELL students who are at the advanced level of English proficiency. These students are integrated into mainstream subject areas. Support in mainstream course work is provided as well as in literature, writing, group work, and oral presentations. ELL Learning Strategies 35 • 5 credits
Recommend 75% in ELL 4 or approved recommendation from ELL teacher This course is designed for International and ELL students preparing for post secondary studies. Although students will receive support in all subject areas through the use of instructional and learning strategies including effective writing, homework and study skills, self advocacy, organizational skills and time management, emphasis will be placed on test preparation for the writing of post secondary entrance exams (TOEFL). Students studying this course may be recommended to enroll in English 10-1 and additional courses that will prepare them for university entrance. It is imperative that students enrolled in this course have strong English language support at home.
English 10-2 for ELL Students • 5 credits
Recommend ELL 3 or ELL 4 taken concurrently In English Language Arts 10-2, students focus on improving their reading, writing, and speaking skills through the study of language and literature. Emphasis will be placed on the practical application of these skills, and this course must be taken in conjunction with ELL 3 or ELL 4. Social 10-2 for ELL Students • 5 credits
Recommend ELL 3 or ELL 4 taken concurrently ELL students focus on the mainstream curriculum of Social 10-2 with additional emphasis on the regular complex Social Studies concepts and vocabulary.
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