English Language Arts

English Language Arts

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Department Goals

By the end of the school year, students in the English classes will know and be able to….

  • Identify and define academic vocabulary, and be able to utilize the targeted vocabulary outside of the text.
  • Synthesize multiple sources under a common theme/topic and use the information to create a written/oral response
  • Utilize a graphic organizer (the E’s) to structure a clear and cohesive response 
  • Write a well-organized explanatory/argumentative essay citing strong and thorough evidence to support a thesis

By the end of the school year, students in English Language Development (ELD) will know and be able to…

  • Read, write, speak, and listen in English according to their ELD level.
  • Practice listening, speaking, reading, and writing in English
  • Engage in critical thinking activities
  • Develop a positive bilingual and bicultural identity that celebrates all aspects of student’s backgrounds

Teachers 2024 – 2025

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Department Chair:

Colleen Miller
English 11 


Sage Ainsworth
English 10, ELD 2 & ELD 3

Sam Boggs
CSU Expository Reading/Writing (English 12) & English 9

Rolanda Bradley
English 11 Fundamentals

Matthew Dunkle
AP Language and Composition

Dina Herrera
ELD 1, & ELD Resource Teacher

Amy Fredricksen
English 9 
& English 11

Kaitlyn Mosti
English 9 & English 9 ACC

Debbie Maghirang
English 10 & English 11

Katie Nelson
English Literature (AP) & English 9

Erika Osorio
ELD 2 & ELD 4

Kristy Parcells
English 9 Co-teach & English 11 Co-teach (See syllabi for Ms. Fredricksen), AP Language and Composition

Arden Paredes
IB English: Language and Literature
, English 10, English 10 (Accelerated)

Erik Vargas
ELD 3 & ELD 4

Christine Villaflor
English 10 Fundamentals & English 10 C0-teach, Biology Fundamentals (See syllabi for Mrs. Maghirang)