Pioneer High

Course Code: SQ110Y

Location of program based on Regional Program location

Program

Special Day Class ASD

Course Description: The students will participate in a curriculum that has been developed in accordance with the English Language Arts content standards, sequenced according to learner needs and abilities. The established content goals for general education students in literature, writing, listening and speaking are important for special education students to access and experience; these opportunities for exposure are incorporated with an emphasis upon skill development to provide increased opportunities for special education learners to master content along with acquisition of necessary skills in reading fluency, comprehension, writing and writing conventions. The students will be presented with content-rich material designed to be consistent with their learning styles and pace.

ENGLISH M CORE 11-12

Course Code: SQ120Y

Location of program based on Regional Program location

Program

Special Day Class ASD

Course Description: The students will participate in a curriculum that has been developed in accordance with the English Language Arts content standards, sequenced according to learner needs and abilities. The established content goals for general education students in literature, writing, listening and speaking are important for special education students to access and experience; these opportunities for exposure are incorporated with an emphasis upon skill development to provide increased opportunities for special education learners to master content along with acquisition of necessary skills in reading fluency, comprehension, writing and writing conventions. The students will be presented with content-rich material designed to be consistent with their learning styles and pace.

ENGLISH 9

Course Code: SB110Y

Grade: 9

⬛ PHS  ⬛ WHS    

Course Description: English 9 is a standards-based, college-prep course. Students gain skills for analyzing literature, writing essays, and comprehending grammar and punctuation. Students write essays in the various genres with emphasis in analysis and exposition. Students complete essential assignments mandated by the district and aligned to the standards. Students read short stories, novels, poetry, informational materials, non-fiction, and drama. This course prepares students for English 10 or English 10 Advanced.

ENGLISH 9 ADVANCED

Course Code: SB111Y

Grade: 9

⬛ PHS  ⬛ WHS    

Prerequisite: Placement will be based on multiple assessment measures, such as standardized test scores and prior academic performance.

Course Description: English 9 Advanced is an accelerated course that offers extensive practice in analyzing literature, writing, grammar, and usage. Students read short stories, novels, poetry, informational materials, non-fiction, and drama. Students write essays in the various genres with emphasis on analysis and exposition. Students complete essential assignments mandated by the district and aligned to the standards. This course prepares students for English 10 or English 10 Advanced.

ENGLISH 9 PUENTE

Course Code: SB510Y

Grade: 9

⬛ PHS   ⬛ WHS    

Meets Ethnic Studies Graduation Requirement

Course Description: English 9 Puente is a college prep English class designed to help students achieve their goal of attending a 4-year university immediately after graduating high school. This rigorous class is designed to challenge students so they are more than prepared for AP English their junior year. Students will write daily, read independently, and complete course readings. English 9 Puente is a lot of hard work, but it is also a lot of fun. Students will go on regular field trips to universities and participate in many different community service opportunities. To be eligible for this class, students must be interviewed by the Puente teacher and counselor. Students should contact their counselor to start the interview process.

 

ENGLISH 10

Course Code: SB120Y

Grade: 10

⬛ PHS  ⬛ WHS    

Course Description: English 10 is a standards-based, college-prep course. Students gain skills for analyzing literature, writing essays, and comprehending grammar and mechanics. Students write essays in the various genres with emphasis in analysis/exposition. Students complete essential assignments mandated by the district and aligned to the standards. Students read short stories, novels, poetry, informational materials, non-fiction, and drama. This course prepares students for Junior Literature and Composition or AP Language and Composition.

ENGLISH 10 ADVANCED

Course Code: SB121Y

Grade: 10

⬛ PHS  ⬛ WHS    

Prerequisite: Placement will be based on multiple assessment measures, such as standardized test scores and prior academic performance.

Course Description: English 10 Advanced is an accelerated course that offers extensive practice in analyzing literature, writing, grammar, and usage. Students read short stories, novels, poetry, informational materials, non-fiction, and drama. Students write essays in the various genres with emphasis on analysis/exposition. Students complete essential assignments mandated by the district and aligned to the standards. This course prepares students for Junior Literature and Composition or AP Language and Composition.

ENGLISH 10 PUENTE

Course Code: SB520Y

Grade: 10

⬛ PHS   ⬛ WHS    

Meets Ethnic Studies Graduation Requirement

Prerequisite: English Puente 9 or English 9

Course Description: English 10 Puente is a college prep English class designed to help students achieve their goal of attending a 4-year university immediately after graduating high school. This rigorous class is designed to challenge students so they are more than prepared for AP English their junior year. Students will write daily, read independently, and complete course readings. English 10 Puente is a lot of hard work, but it is also a lot of fun. Students will go on regular field trips to universities and participate in many different community service opportunities. To be eligible for this class, students must have completed Puente 9, occasionally there may be availability and a student may enter class as a sophomore. Please contact your counselor to see if there is room in English 10 Puente as a new student.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND COMPOSITION AP

Course Code: SB190Y

Grade: 11

⬛ PHS

⬛ WHS    

Prerequisite: English 10, English 10 Puente, or English 10 Advanced. 

Course Description:In AP Language and Composition, students read and write in a variety of rhetorical modes and prepare for the AP Language exam. Students read fiction, short stories, and drama; however, this course emphasizes reading and analysis of nonfiction essays in particular, which develop students’ skills at rhetorical analysis. Students also write multiple essays, including timed writing. All students must complete a summer assignment, due the first day of the school year, and are encouraged to take the AP Language exam at the end of the year.

FUNCTIONAL LANGUAGE ARTS

Course Code: SQ152Y

Location of program based on Regional Program location

Program

Special Day Class Severely Handicapped (SH)

Course Description: The Functional Language Arts course encourages students to develop personally functional skills in the areas of reading, writing and communication to their targeted level of skill acquisition. Functional skills include the ability to interact effectively within the classroom environment as well as in the community safely and with appropriate social skill development

JUNIOR LITERATURE AND COMPOSITION

Course Code: SB130Y

Grade: 11

⬛ PHS

⬛ WHS    

Course Description: Junior Literature and Composition is a standards-based, college-prep course in American Literature. Students gain skills for analyzing literature, writing essays, and using grammar and mechanics effectively. Students read short stories, poetry, novels, informational materials, non-fiction, and drama. Students write essays of various genres with emphasis in analysis/exposition, preparing them for college level composition. This course prepares students for Senior Literature and Composition and AP Senior Literature and Composition. Multimedia Literacy & Communication

MULTIMEDIA LITERACY & COMMUNICATION

Course Code: SB131Y

Grade: 11

⬛ PHS   ⬛ WHS 

Prerequisite: Successful completion of English 10, Adv 10 or English 10 Puente

Course Description: Using technology as a resource and medium for expression, students will develop literacy and communication skills to actively engage with society, prepare for 21st century careers, and become lifelong learners.  Students will learn to navigate and use new technologies, as consumers of information, and in pursuit of their own interests and goals.  Each unit will present a thematic focus, model “texts” (print/digital, written/spoken) for analysis, activities to develop essential skills, and an opportunity for students to express their ideas in writing and speech, using a variety of media, on topics of their own choosing.   Students will select and read a substantive independent reading text related to each unit of study.

ENGLISH LITERATURE AND COMPOSITION AP

Course Code: SB191Y

Grade: 12

⬛ PHS  ⬛ WHS    

Prerequisite: Junior Literature and Composition or English Language and Composition AP. 

Course Description: In AP English Literature and Composition, students read and analyze college-level literature and prepare for the AP Literature exam. Required reading includes novels, short stories, plays, and poetry from a variety of time periods and cultures. In addition, the course provides students with knowledge of the literary terminology and vocabulary necessary to write clear and sophisticated analytical papers. Written work consists of a variety of short-term and long-term projects, such as essays, research papers, and timed essays. Students are encouraged to take the AP examination.

MULTICULTURAL LITERATURE FOR SENIORS

Course Code: SB141Y

Grade: 12

⬛ PHS   ⬛ WHS

Meets Ethnic Studies Graduation Requirement

Prerequisite: “C” or better in Junior Literature and Composition 

Course Description:The United States is a blend of a variety of cultures and races.  This college-preparatory course for seniors explores the immigrant experience through a variety of lenses, both fiction and nonfiction. Students will read and discuss and write about texts from writers who represent our country’s diversity.

ENGLISH 1A - COLLEGE COMPREHENSION & READING  

Course Code: SB142Y

Grade: 12

⬛ PHS  

⬛ WHS   

Credits: 13.33 

College Credit Opportunity 

Dual Enrollment Course

UC/CSU: b

Prerequisite: English 10, English 10 Puente, or English 10 Advanced.

Course Description: Development of analytical reading and the writing of college level essays, including critical analysis, rhetorical forms, and collegiate research. Emphasis on writers of diverse backgrounds.

ENGLISH 1B - ARGUMENTATIVE WRITING & CRITICAL THINKING THROUGH LITERATURE 

Course Code: SB143Y

Grade: 11-12

⬛ PHS

⬛ WHS    

Credits: 13.33 

College Credit Opportunity 

Dual Enrollment Course

UC/CSU: b

Prerequisite: English 1A or better passing with a 3 or better on the English Lit & Comp AP exam - See WCC Dual Enrollment Staff for support

Course Description: This course offers instruction in analytical, critical, and argumentative writing, critical thinking, research strategies, information literacy, and proper documentation through the study of literary works from major genres, while developing students’ close reading skills and promoting an appreciation for the aesthetic qualities of literature. Emphasis on writers of diverse backgrounds

ENGLISH 1-1/ 1-2

Course Code: SB310T/IB310T

Grade: 9-12

⬛ PHS   ⬛ WHS

Credits: 5 credits - English/5 credits - Elective  

Prerequisite: ELD level 1 as measured by recent ELPAC, and/or scores on selected assessments.

Course Description: This course is an entry level English class designed for students who have limited background in English and are at a beginning level of English language proficiency, and who show less than reasonable English fluency as measured by the English Language Proficiency Assessments for California  (ELPAC). Students receive intense instruction designed to increase English comprehension and language fluency. Students work on vocabulary development, developing syntax and language forms of oral communication, as well as reading and writing in English. At the end of this course, students will identify main ideas in reading samples and write a three-paragraph narrative.

ENGLISH 2-1/ 2-2

Course Code: SB320T/IB320T

⬛ PHS

⬛ WHS 

  Credits: 5 credits - English/5 credits - Elective

Prerequisite: ELD level 2 as measured by recent ELPAC, scores on selected assessments, and/or successful completion of English 1.

Course Description: This course is designed for students who have successfully completed English 1, have some background in the English language, or show less than reasonable English fluency as measured by the English Language Proficiency Assessments for California  (ELPAC). Students receive intense instruction designed to elevate students’ comprehension and communication skills in English. Students learn to prepare and deliver presentations, answer factual comprehension questions, and express ideas using detailed sentences. At the end of this course, students will write a five-paragraph expository essay.

ENGLISH 3-1/ 3-2

Course Code: SB330T/IB330T

Grade: 9-12

⬛ PHS  ⬛ WHS 

  Credits: 5 credits - English/5 credits - Elective 

Prerequisite: ELD level 3 as measured by recent ELPAC, scores on selected assessments, and/or successful completion of English 2.

Course Description: This course is designed for students who have successfully completed English 2, have a working background in the English language, or show reasonable fluency as measured by the English Language Proficiency Assessments for California  (ELPAC). Students receive intense instruction designed to elevate students’ comprehension and communication skills in English. Students learn to identify, analyze, and apply a variety of rhetorical styles and read complex narrative and expository texts with assistance. At the end of this course, students will write at a level suitable for entrance into mainstream English.

ENGLISH 4

Course Code: IB340T

Grade: 9-12

⬛ PHS   ⬛ WHS

  Credits: 5 credits - English/5 credits - Elective 

Prerequisite: English 3:SB/IB 330T or 9th Grade LTEL

Course Description: This course is designed for students who have successfully completed English 3 or who are a 9th grade long-term English Learner (per WJUSD definition), have a working background in the English language, and show reasonable fluency as measured by the ELPAC. Students receive intensive instruction designed to elevate students’ ability to comprehend written and oral language and to communicate through written and oral language in English. Students learn to identify, analyze and apply a variety of rhetorical styles and read complex narrative and expository texts that present real-world issues relevant to teens’ lives. Students also receive explicit instruction intended to increase both academic and conversational vocabulary. Upon completion, the students will be on a path towards college and career readiness by having portable academic language, and improved speaking and listening skills. They will also develop academic writing at a level suitable for entrance to Mainstream English.

ENGLISH 5

Course Code: SB350Y

Grade: 10

⬛ PHS   ⬛ WHS 

Prerequisite: English 4: IB340T or 10th Grade LTEL

Course Description: This course is an extension and continuation of English 4 designed for students who have completed English 4 or who are a 10th grade LTEL (per WJUSD definition) and have a working background in the English language, and show reasonable fluency as measured by the ELPAC. Students receive intense instruction designed to elevate students’ ability to comprehend written and oral language and to communicate through written and oral language in English. Students learn to identify, analyze and apply a variety of rhetorical styles and read complex narrative and expository texts that present real-world issues relevant to teens’ lives. Students also receive explicit instruction intended to increase both academic and conversational vocabulary. At the end of this course, the students will be on a path towards college and career readiness by having portable academic language, and improved speaking and listening skills. They will also develop academic writing at a level suitable for entrance to Mainstream English.