SAMOHI HOME I DEPARTMENTS
	Course Descriptions Beginning ELD Intermediate ELD English 9 SE English 10 SE English 11 SE Chemistry SE Geometry SE U.S. History SE World History SE Biology SE Classes Needed by ELD Students 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade Tests Overview CELDT LAS-II Test TOEFL SAT-II High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) Staff List Transfer of Credits			The English Language Development Program (ELD) was created in 1991 to facilitate three special needs of English Learners at Santa Monica High School: To develop excellence in English To promote student academic achievement To nurture student self-esteem ELD is designed to assist English language learners to speak, listen, read, and write Standard English. The program includes targeted courses in English as well as sheltered English instruction in the core subjects of English, mathematics, science, and social studies. English language learners are assessed and assigned, based on individual student need, to appropriate classes. Each student's needs are unique, so each student's progress and schedule may look different. Students are routinely assessed and transitioned into courses intended to match their development in English. The links below will help parents and students to understand how to help students stay on a college-prep track and learn English at the same time: Frequently asked questions:
				Why am I still considered an English Learner? What English classes should I take? Who are my teachers & counselors?		Courses and Course Descriptions Do classes from my last school count in the U.S.? What tests do I need to take?
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