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:
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 I, & ELD Resource Teacher
Debbie Maghirang
English 10, English 11
Katie Nelson
English Literature (AP)
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)
Heather Salcedo
English 10 Fundamentals, English 12 Fundamentals & Study Skills
Erik Vargas
ELD 3 & ELD 4
Christine Villaflor
English 10 Fundamentals & English 10 C0-teach, Biology Fundamentals (See syllabi for Mrs. Maghirang)