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Dual Language at EHS

 

Dual Language at Elgin High School

 

 

Welcome to the DUAL LANGUAGE PROGRAM at Elgin High School!

Mission: Provide our students with culturally and linguistically responsive learning experiences that are
grounded in equity and rigor.


Vision: Our students will demonstrate cultural competence and develop high levels of academic and language
proficiency.

What is Dual Language?

The Dual Language Program is a form of bilingual education in which students are taught literacy and academic content in two languages. It offers a unique opportunity for students to excel academically and learn a second language. Dual language programs foster:

  • bilingualism
  • bi-literacy
  • enhanced awareness of linguistic and cultural diversity
  • high levels of academic achievement through instruction in two languages

What are the benefits of the Dual Language program for students?

  • Students develop proficiency in two languages.
  • Students perform as well as or better than their peers in non-dual language classrooms.
  • All students develop a positive sense of self and multicultural competencies.
  • Students also develop intercultural and global competence that prepares them to succeed in today’s increasingly competitive global society.

For questions specifically pertaining to the Dual Language program, contact:

Assistant Principal of Humanities, Mrs. Verónica Ryan, veronicaryan@u-46.org  847-888-5100 X4857

Mr. Mario Pestaña, District Coordinator of Multilingual and Multicultural Education, mariopestana@u-46.org 847-888-5000 X5078

Language Allocations By Grade Level

 

Dual Language Courses

Art Department
Assistant Principal of Humanities
Mrs. Veronica Ryan
veronicaryan@u-46.org
x4857

Courses offered at EHS:

  • Intro Art 2D
  • 2D Art 1
  • 2D Art 2

Business
Assistant Principal of Humanities
Mrs. Veronica Ryan
veronicaryan@u-46.org
x4857

Courses offered at EHS: 

  • Computer Applications
  • Advanced Computer Applications 

Language Arts
Assistant Principal of Innovation
Mr. Matt Sugrue
matthewsugrue@u-46.org 
x8100

Courses offered at EHS:

  • Honors Spanish Language Arts I
  • Honors Spanish Language Arts II
  • Latino/a/x Studies

Math
Assistant Principal of STEM
Mr. Gary Hanson
garyhanson@u-46.org
x4852 

Courses offered at EHS:

  • Algebra 1
  • Algebra 2
  • Geometry Bridge
  • Honors Algebra 2
  • Honors Geometry
  • Technical Math

Science
Assistant Principal of STEM
Mr. Gary Hanson
garyhanson@u-46.org
x4852 

  • Courses offered at EHS:
  • Biology 1-2
  • Chemistry 1-2
  • Honors Biology 1-2
  • Integrated Physical Science
  • Physics 1-2 
  • Environmental Science
  • Earth and Space Science

Social Sciences
Assistant Principal of Innovation
Mr. Matt Sugrue
matthewsugrue@u-46.org
x8100

Courses offered at EHS:

  • AP Macroeconomics
  • AP United States Government & Politics
  • Civics
  • Economics
  • United States History
  • World Geography
  • World History
  • Intro to Psych 
  • AP Psych

World Language
Assistant Principal of Humanities
Mrs. Veronica Ryan
veronicaryan@u-46.org
x4857

Courses offered at EHS:

  • AP Spanish Language and Culture
  • AP Spanish Literature
  • Dual Credit courses through ECC
  • Honors Heritage Spanish 3

Teacher Courses at Elgin High School

For information regarding your student's coursework in a course in the Dual Language Program, log in to U-46 Canvas Dashboard to access individual teacher courses. 
 

Canvas Link

 

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