Our teachers are dedicated and committed to helping students get the best education possible. Our counselors and advisors are supportive and helpful-carefully guiding ESL students throughout their high school careers.

Courses: See a list of all the courses we offer in the ESL Department.

Diverse Population/Friendly Atmosphere
Our culturally diverse students enrich each other's educational experiences. As they study together bonds of friendship form in this friendly and supportive learning environment.

Academically Challenging
Our programs sets the same high standards of academic achievement as our mainstream English program.

• All our students read a wide variety of literature, including the classics in the ESL classes.
• Many take honors and Advanced Placement classes and go on to four years colleges and universities.
• Focus is on English Literature while developing English Language Skills at the advanced level.

ESL Instruction

• ESL Classes at Humanities employ an extensive array of reading materials.
• We focus on the development of the four major communications skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing.
• Our primary goals are to develop English proficiency and to promote academic achievement.
• These goals are pursued through a communicative language approach.

As a Humanities ESL student, you will find:

• A Supportive Atmosphere
• Varied Learning Approaches
• Stimulating Classes Featuring:
  • Guest Speakers
  • Field Trips
  • Portfolios
  • Films
  • Journals