ENGLISH: Students must pass four years of English and the California High School EXIT Exam in reading & writing in order to g

ENGLISH: Students must pass four years of English and the California High School EXIT Exam in reading & writing in order to graduate.

1034 READ 180 Program and Language Arts Development

	Grade: n 9 n 10 n 11 n 12
	Course Length: o Semester nYear	Credit: 10
	Prerequisite: *Placement by test data.*

Read 180 is a research-based reading intervention program designed for students who are reading below grade level. Students work in small groups and individually on computers to improve comprehension, vocabulary, fluency, spelling and phonics. Through this individualized instruction, most students will improve their reading levels by two or more grades per year. Aside from reading improvement, students also have grade level language arts standards based instruction in listening, speaking, writing, and intensive thinking. Placement is determined by students' lexile scores on the Scholastic Reading Inventory.

1003 College Prep English 1 (P)

Grade: n 9 o 10 o 11 o 12
Course Length: o Semester nYear	Credit: 10	*UC requirement “b” – English credit*
Prerequisite: None

College Prep English 1 is the first year course in a four-year English requirement for acceptance to four-year colleges and universities. This is a literature-based course which will provide the student many opportunities for intensive thinking, listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students will focus on core works of literature and modes of writing. Students reading significantly below grade level will be placed in English 1.

1043 Honors CP English 1 (HP)

Grade: n 9 o 10 o 11 o 12 Study Time per week = 6-7 hours
Course Length: o Semester nYear	Credit: 10	*UC requirement “b” – English credit*
Prerequisite: 85^th percentile on the CAT6, "B" or better in both semesters of 8th grade English

NOTE: Homework substantially exceeds expectations and time commitment of CP class.

This is a literature-based course, which will provide the student many opportunities for intensive thinking, listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students will focus on core works of literature and modes of writing. This class is designed for students who are talented in reading and writing. The expectation is that students in this class are choosing to take the most challenging class in the English series on the way to Advanced Placement English Language in their junior year.

1004 English 2

	Grade: o 9 n 10 o 11 o 12
	Course Length: o Semester nYear	Credit: 10
	Prerequisite: *Placement by test data.*

The purpose of this class is to develop fundamental skills in thinking, listening, reading, writing, and speaking. Students read and respond to literature and acquire language skills through the study of grammar, composition, and vocabulary development. Critical thinking is stressed in all areas of the curriculum.

1005 College Prep English 2 (P)

Grade: o 9 n 10 o 11 o 12
Course Length: o Semester nYear	Credit: 10	*UC requirement “b” – English credit*
Prerequisite: None

The primary purpose of this course is to enable students to comprehend and appreciate literature through the analytical reading of significant works as well as to develop skills necessary for critical assessment of literature. Additionally, students will continue to refine the thinking, listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills introduced in College Prep English 1.

1000 Honors CP English 2 (HP) Study Time per week = 7-8 hours

Grade: o 9 n 10 o 11 o 12
Course Length: o Semester nYear	Credit: 10	*UC requirement “b” – English credit*
Prerequisite: 85^th percentile on the CAT6, “B” or better both semesters of CP English 1 or Hon Eng 1

NOTE: Homework substantially exceeds expectations and time commitment of CP class.

1006 English 3

	Grade: o 9 o 10 n 11 o 12
	Course Length: o Semester nYear	Credit: 10
	Prerequisite: *Placement by test data.*

The purpose of this course is to enable students 1) to write an organized expository essay that is argumentative and is presented in an interesting way; 2) to give a speech with a polished style and delivery; 3) to analyze and appreciate a variety of readings and poetry; and 4) to develop vocabulary.

1007 College Prep English 3 (P)

Grade: o 9 o 10 n 11 o 12
Course Length: o Semester nYear	Credit: 10	*UC requirement “b” – English credit*
Prerequisite: None

The purpose of this course is to enable students 1) develop appreciation and thinking skills while analyzing literature; 2) to master the modes of discourse, crafting interesting, well-organized, argumentative and expository essays; 3) to study and refine language skills; 4) to develop vocabulary in preparation for the SAT; and 5) to give formal speeches.

1031 Advanced Placement English Language (AP)

Grade: o 9 o 10 n 11 o 12 Study Time per week = 7-9 hours
Course Length: o Semester nYear	Credit: 10	*UC requirement “b” – weighted English credit*
Prerequisite: 85^th percentile on the CAT6, “B” or better in both semesters of CP Eng 2 or Hon English 2

NOTE: Homework substantially exceeds expectations & time commitment of CP class.

The purpose of this rigorous course is to enable students 1) develop appreciation and thinking skills while analyzing literature; 2) to master the modes of discourse, crafting interesting, well-organized, argumentative and expository essays; 3) to study and refine language skills; 4) to develop vocabulary in preparation for the SAT; and 5) to give formal speeches. Additional reading and analysis of the classics, plus intensive work with literary terms will help prepare students for the AP literature exam.

1009 English 4

	Grade: o 9 o 10 o 11 n 12
	Course Length: o Semester nYear	Credit: 10
	Prerequisite: *Placement by test data.*

English 4 is a general English course designed to meet the needs of 12th graders who plan to attend a two-year community college, business-college, trade school, or directly enter the work force. It is a strong writing course and uses many of the same literary works as College Prep English 4.

1010 College Prep English 4 (P)

Grade: o 9 o 10 o11 n 12
Course Length: o Semester nYear	Credit: 10	*UC requirement “b” – English credit*
Prerequisite: None

College Prep English 4 is designed to meet the needs of 12th graders who intend to enter a rigorous college or university program, although any senior who wants a challenge is free to take the course. The class centers around a broad body of literary works studied in depth and used to further develop skills in reading, writing, critical thinking, speaking, and listening.

1011 Advanced Placement English Literature (AP)

Grade: o 9 o 10 o11 n 12 Study Time per week = 8-10 hours
Course Length: o Semester nYear	Credit: 10	*UC requirement “b” – English credit*
Prerequisite: 85^th percentile on the CAT6, “B” or better in both semesters of CP Eng 3 or AP Eng Language

NOTE: Homework substantially exceeds expectations and time commitment of CP class.

The purpose of this rigorous course is to enable students to analyze and appreciate great literature, reading widely and deeply; to master the appropriate modes of discourse; to further develop critical thinking skills; and to prepare for the AP examination in English literature. The work-load is demanding and intense.

1016, 1017, 1018 Sheltered English – Level 1, 2, & 3

	Grade: n 9 n 10 n 11 n 12
	Course Length: o Semester nYear	Credit: 10
	Prerequisite: Recommendation by ESL Instructor, placement by testing

Designed as a bridge between ESL and English, this course prepares advanced limited English proficient students for success in mainstream English classes. Students read quality multi-cultural literature to develop reading skills and a vocabulary of literary terms. Writing is based on the literature and ranges from autobiographical to interpretive essays. Class discussions and formal speeches develop speaking and listening skills.