The High Intensity Language Training Program (HILT) instructs students with limited English proficiency from beginning levels through advanced levels until they are ready to enter regular classes.

From beginning to advanced, the four levels of HILT are:

• HILT A
• HILT B
• HILT Extension A (HILTEX A)
• HILT Extension B (HILTEX B)

Students identified as HILT A (beginning) and HILT B (intermediate) study the following material with a trained HILT Teacher:

• English
• Reading
• Mathematics
• Science
• Social Studies

HILT students are mainstreamed for:

• Mathematics whenever possible
• Physical Education
• Electives

Students identified as HILTEX (advanced) study the following material with a trained HILT Teacher:

• English
• Reading
• Social Studies

HILTEX students are mainstreamed for:

• Mathematics
• Science
• Physical Education
• Electives

To pass to the next level of HILT, students must have the following:

• 70% or higher on the Reading, Grammar and Listening Exit Tests
• 5+ on a Writing Sample
• Appropriate DRP Reading score
• Portfolio review which demonstrates language proficiency for the next level of HILT

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