English Language Arts

The English Department is committed to giving students a strong background in all language arts skills:

• Writing

• Reading

• Written and oral English language conventions

• Listening and speaking strategies

All classes meet the California Common Core State Standards. Students must be enrolled in an English class every semester until graduation. A total of 40 credits earned are required for graduation.

Classes Offered

• English 1: College preparatory English for Freshmen

• English 1A (Accelerated): for those who love to read and write extra

• English 2: Sophomore level College prep English 

• English 2A (Accelerated): for those who love to read and write extra

• Genres of Composition: a college prep English class meant to be take concurrently with English 3 to make up credits for an earlier failed class

• English 3: Junior level College prep English

• ERWC: Senior level college preparatory English

• Advanced Placement English Language and Composition (normally grade 11)

• Advanced Placement English Literature and Composition (normally grade 12)

• Gothic Literature: an English elective the explores gothic writers.

• Yearbook and Journalism