Counseling Department - B

All English courses at Gustine High School are based on the principles of either the Expository Reading and Writing curriculum developed by the California State University system or Advanced Placement. These courses are intended to offer a balanced and academically rigorous program based on the English/Language Arts Common Core State Standards that will ensure college- and career readiness after high school. Every course incorporates reading comprehension, writing, listening, and speaking skills. The courses are sequenced so that mastery of skills at one level will prepare students to succeed at the next levels.

English I | Grade 9 | B

This is a comprehensive, standards-driven course for freshmen that delves deeply into a theme-based study of literacy and informational texts through the My Perspective curriculum. Each unit involves significant whole-group, small-group, and independent work that serves to develop critical thinking skills, effective collaboration strategies, and the ability to read, write, speak, and listen rhetorically, analytically, and creatively.

English II | Grade 10 | B

This is a comprehensive, standards-driven course for freshmen that delves deeply into a theme-based study of literacy and informational texts through the My Perspective curriculum. Each unit involves significant whole-group, small-group, and independent work that serves to develop critical thinking skills, effective collaboration strategies, and the ability to read, write, speak, and listen rhetorically, analytically, and creatively.

English III | Grade 11 | B

This comprehensive, standards-driven course for juniors delves deeply into informational texts and literary nonfiction.Demonstrating growth and mastery in their ability to read and compose more complicated texts is a primary goal. To this end, juniors will compose at least seven culminating tasks, including at least one seven-page research paper, while applying research methods and documentation conventions effectively. Working with increasing independence, juniors will demonstrate higher levels of critical thinking. Learners will also engage in using appropriate register to strengthen their communication skills, including speaking and listening. In addition, all students must satisfy an independent reading requirement (SSR).

English IV | Grade 12 | B

This comprehensive, standard-driven course for seniors delves deeply into a theme-based study of literary texts through the myPerspectives curriculum. Each unit involves significant whole-groups, small-group, and independent work that serves to develop critical thinking skills, effective collaboration strategies, and the ability to read, write, speak, and listen rhetorically.

CCAP Course

English 101| Grade 12 | B

This comprehensive, standard-driven course for seniors delves deeply into a theme-based study of literary texts through the my Perspectives curriculum. Each unit involves significant whole-groups, small-group, and independent work that serves to develop critical thinking skills, effective collaboration strategies, and the ability to read, write, speak, and listen rhetorically.

ELD English| Grade 9-12 | B

ELD is only offered to students identified as newcomers and who have English as a Second Language/ English Language Development