1. 2012-2013 E L P ASO H IGH S CHOOL D UAL L ANGUAGE M AGNET A CADEMIC C URRICULUM

2. EPHS AND C ONNECTING W ORLDS M UNDOS U NIDOS Established as an extension of the Mesita /Wiggs Connecting Worlds Mundos Unidos program Only GT students were eligible Main area of focus has always been dual language math and science Has been in existence since 2003 Graduated first cohort in 2007

3. S INCE THEN … GT and Non-GT are now eligible to apply A Dual Language Coordinator was hired (shared between EPHS and WMS) Added dual language math and science sections Added GT Independent study and internship Currently has 124 students Will graduate 25 seniors this year

4. S INCE O CTOBER … New Board member asked if the program could be revamped Interim Principal Baca began researching Meeting with Assistant Superintendent Gave us permission to think outside the current curriculum Committed support, resources New curriculum was presented to the Interim Superintendent’s Cabinet for approval in December New curriculum was approved

5. F OR NEXT YEAR … 11 new dual language courses have been added to the curriculum and are under development 6 will begin 2012-2013 4 year curriculum New courses are designed to compliment existing DL courses New courses address the need for “up-keep” of secondary language Dual Language core courses are of a social sciences/humanities type nature

6. 2012-2013 EPHS DL R EQUIREMENTS Students are required to take a set of dual language core courses Students must earn at least 5 credits of Spanish Students must be enrolled in at least 2 dual language courses each year Students must earn at least 7 dual language credits for dual language graduation recognition

7. C URRENT D UAL L ANGUAGE C OURSE O FFERINGS Dual language Pre-AP Geometry Dual Language Algebra II Dual Language Pre-AP Biology Dual Language Pre-AP Chemistry AP Spanish Language IV AP Spanish Literature V GT Independent Study or Problems and Solutions Internship Center for Career and Technology (CCTE)

8. 2012-2013 N EW D UAL L ANGUAGE C OURSE O FFERINGS : Required Dual Language Core: Dual Language Concepts E/T Dual Language Oratory and Address Dual Language Speech/ Leadership* Dual Language Creative Writing/Literary Genres Dual Language Cultural and Linguistic Topics

9. D UAL L ANGUAGE C OURSES U NDER D EVELOPMENT To begin 2013-2014: Dual Language Debate I and II Special Topics: Foreign Policy Foreign Service & Diplomacy Leadership* Under Consideration: Consumer Sciences elective Translation Class Foclórico or Flamenco

10. D UAL L ANGUAGE P ATHWAYS Students will register for courses based on 1 of 4 academic “Pathways” Students are placed on pathways based on the following criteria: Academic literacy skill of secondary language Prior Dual Language experience CCRP interests

11. D UAL L ANGUAGE P ATHWAYS Green Path: Beginner to “conversational” levels Spanish literacy skills No prior dual language program experience Must earn at least 5 Spanish credits Can be upgraded to any of the other 3 pathways with an AP Spanish Language exam score of 3 or better

12. G REEN P ATH (D UAL LANGUAGE COURSES IN R ED ) Green Grade 9Grade 10Grade 11Grade 12 Beginner to “conver- sational” Spanish speaking skill level After scoring a 3 or better on AP Spanish Language, student is eligible for any of the other pathways Spanish II DL Concepts E/T DL Oratory and Address Algebra1 or PAP Geometry PAP Biology Pre AP English1 PAP World Geography or AP Human Geography 1 Elective Spanish III DL Literary Genres/Creative Writing DL Speech/Leadership PAP Geometry or PAP Algebra 2 PAP Chemistry PAP English 2 AP World History 1 Elective Spanish IV DL Cultural & Linguistic Topics DL Debate I or Special Topics AP/DC English 3 Algebra 2/Pre Calculus PAP/DC PAP Physics U.S History AP/DC 1 Elective Spanish V DL Debate II or Special Topics Pre Cal PAP/DC 4 th year science English 4 AP/DC Government AP/DC & Economics AP/DC 1 or 2 Electives

13. D UAL L ANGUAGE P ATHWAYS Blue Path: Advanced levels of Spanish Literacy skills Have prior dual language program experience Must earn 5 credits of Spanish Can earn up to three credits of a 2 nd foreign language

14. B LUE P ATH (D UAL LANGUAGE COURSES IN R ED ) Blue Grade 9Grade 10Grade 11Grade 12 Intermediate to advanced Spanish speaking skill level Spanish IV or DL Oratory and Address DL Concepts E/T DL Literary Genres/Creative Writing PAP English 1 PAP Geometry DL PAP Biology DL PAP World Geography or AP Human Geography 1 Elective Spanish or V or 3rd language DL Speech/Leadership DL Cultural & Linguistic Topics PAP English 2 PAP Algebra 2 DL PAP Chemistry DL AP World History 1 or 2 Electives Spanish V or 3rd language Special Topics or DL Debate I English 3 AP/DC Pre Calculus PAP/DC PAP Physics U.S History AP/DC 1 or 2 Electives DL Debate II or Special Topics or Problems and Solutions/ GT Independent Study 4 th year science English 4 AP/DC Government AP/DC & Economics AP/DC 3 Electives or 2 electives and continue 3 rd language

15. D UAL L ANGUAGE P ATHWAYS Orange Path (internship) Intermediate to advanced Spanish Literacy skills Must earn 5 Spanish Credits Must complete 5 dual language courses by end of 2 nd year to be eligible for internship Internship year 4

16. O RANGE P ATH (D UAL LANGUAGE COURSES IN R ED ) Internship Grade 9Grade 10Grade 11Grade 12 Intermediate to advanced Spanish speaking skill level Must complete 5 dual language courses by end of 2 nd year to be eligible for internship Spanish III or DL Oratory and Address DL Literary Genres/Creative Writing DL Concepts E/T PAP English 1 PAP Geometry DL PAP Biology DL PAP World Geography or AP Human Geography 1 Elective Spanish IV or V DL Speech/Leadership PAP English 2 PAP Algebra 2 DL PAP Chemistry DL AP World History 2 Electives DL Cultural & Linguistic Topics Problems and Solutions/ GT Independent Study English 3 AP/DC Pre Calculus PAP/DC PAP Physics* U.S History AP/DC 2 Electives Foreign Service and Diplomacy Internship (2 periods) or 4 th year science English 4 AP/DC Government AP/DC & Economics AP/DC 2 Electives

17. D UAL L ANGUAGE P ATHWAYS Black Path (CCTE) : Intermediated to advanced Spanish Literacy skills Must earn 5 Spanish credits Must complete 5 dual language courses by end of 2 nd year to be eligible for internship CCTE courses years 3 and 4 in the following areas of concentration: Health Sciences Computer Sciences Architecture and Engineering Design Administrative Law

18. B LACK P ATH (D UAL LANGUAGE COURSES IN R ED ) CCTE Grade 9Grade 10Grade 11Grade 12 Intermediate to advanced Spanish speaking skill level Must complete 5 dual language courses by end of 2 nd year to be eligible for CCTE Spanish III or DL Oratory and Address DL Concepts E/T DL Literary Genres/Creative Writing PAP English 1 PAP Geometry DL PAP Biology DL PAP World Geography or AP Human Geography 1 elective Spanish IV or V DL Speech/Leadership PAP English 2 PAP Algebra 2 DL PAP Chemistry DL AP World History 1 Elective (PE) and PAP Physics OR 2 electives (PE) DL Cultural & Linguistic Topics English 3 AP/DC Pre Calculus PAP/DC U.S History AP/DC CCTE 2 periods and Physics OR CCTE 4 periods and Ana. PH 0 or 2 Electives Foreign Service and Diplomacy English 4 AP/DC PAP Physics or 4 th year science Government AP/DC & Economics AP/DC CCTE (2 or 4 periods) 1 Elective

19. I MPLEMENTATION Class of 2012 and 2013: (current Seniors and Juniors) will be grandfathered in to current curriculum Class of 2014 and 2015 (current Sophomores and Freshmen) Will be given credit for any dual language courses taken Students will choose a pathway and register for appropriate courses Class of 2016 Will be assessed and placed on a pathway prior to the start of the new school year

20. I MPLEMENTATION CONT. This is a “live” curriculum DL curriculum committee will meet regularly to monitor progress: make appropriate changes if necessary DL faculty will meet regularly to: Coordinate efforts in aligning and implementing new curriculum Revise pathways if necessary Revise probation policy if necessary Re-assess/revise admissions process for 2012-2013 and beyond

21. W HY CHOOSE EPHS DL? A complete comprehensive 4-year program Social Sciences in nature, Humanities based One of the most academically rigorous magnet programs Alternative to Silva, Chapin, and Austin Magnets: “best of both worlds” Includes academic options that tie in directly to future college and career aspirations Other magnet programs are career specific; we are skill specific Bilingual skill set translates to any career Currently the no.1 skill set sought in the medical and pharmaceutical industries (careerbuilder.com) Spanish is the 2 nd most spoken language in the U.S. and on earth

22. H OW DO I APPLY ? Fill out an application Additional required documents: Letter of recommendation Final 8 th grade transcript Copy of a utility bill Turn it in ASAP: space is limited Application deadline: April 20, 2012 Don’t wait!

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