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English Department
Courses
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Courses
We offer the following courses.
Grade 9: College prep, Honors
Grade 10: College prep, Honors
Grade 11: College prep, AP Language & Composition
Grade 10: College prep, Honors
Grade 11: College prep, AP Language & Composition
Grade 12: AP Literature; Expository Reading and Writing Course (ERWC) (college prep)
Yearbook: Elective credit, not English credit. Open to all grade levels.
Policies - Course expectations and late work
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Policies - Course expectations and late work
- Course Expecations for College Prep, Honors, and AP English
- Please consult your syllabus and/or teacher's website for specifics.
- English department policy on late work:
Final writing assignments may be submitted no later than one week from the due date at a penalty of up to half credit. Policies as to number of days and percentages vary within those guidelines by teacher and depend on attendance. Truancies do not allow for makeups.
Resources
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Resources
- West Hills Academic Writing Guide for English courses
- Students should format their work according to the standards of the Modern Language Association (MLA).
- Considering using Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (O.W.L.) as a resource.
Tutoring Resources
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Tutoring Resources
Get Help by looking at the WHHS Tutorial Schedule- Tutoring options vary (before or after school and are teacher specific).
Common Core Standards (CCS)
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Common Core Standards (CCS)
Check out the Common Core Standards and GUHSD work on Common Core
College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards
CCS grade 9/10 and 11/12 with differences highlighted for:
Writing Reading Literature Reading Informational Texts Speaking and Listening Language
Publications/yearbook is an English elective that earns elective credit but does not meet the English requirement for graduation nor the art requirement. Starting in 2020-2021, grades 10, 11, and 12 can enroll in a second, third, or fourth year that meets the "G" requirement for A-G college admission.
College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards
CCS grade 9/10 and 11/12 with differences highlighted for:
Writing Reading Literature Reading Informational Texts Speaking and Listening Language
Publications/yearbook is an English elective that earns elective credit but does not meet the English requirement for graduation nor the art requirement. Starting in 2020-2021, grades 10, 11, and 12 can enroll in a second, third, or fourth year that meets the "G" requirement for A-G college admission.
Faculty
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Faculty
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teacher |
room |
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phone |
website |
courses |
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Mr. Acosta |
E-5 |
ajacosta@guhsd.net |
9560518 |
Acosta's site |
9th CP ALD (English for English Language Learners)
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Mr. Ash |
Pack Center-1 |
cash@guhsd.net |
9560512 |
10th CP 11th CP |
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Mrs. Boehme |
Pack Den-2 |
cboehme@guhsd.net for yearbook westhillsyearbook@ guhsd.net |
E-mail only |
11th CP yearbook |
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Mrs. Costanza |
E8 |
wcostanza@guhsd.net |
956-0512 |
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10th CP 10th Honors
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| Mrs. Edwards | A4 | cedwards@guhsd.net | 956-0522 | no site |
10th CP
CTE Teaching and Learning Pathway
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| Ms. Jacoub | E-6 | sjacoub@guhsd.net | 956-0522 |
11th CP
11th AP English Language & Composition
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| Mr. Luong | E-8 | wcostanza@guhsd.net |
956- 0577 |
no site |
9th CP
10th CP
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Mr. Peterson |
E-3 |
tpeterson@guhsd.net |
956-0521 |
9th Honors |
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Mrs. Romanowski |
E-9 |
jromanowski@guhsd.net |
956-0519 |
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10thH 12th AP Lit |
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Mrs. Ruggles |
E-10 |
bruggles@guhsd.net |
956-0523 |
10H 11th AP Language
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Mr. Tricarico |
E-4 |
dtricarico@guhsd.net |
956-0525 |
11th CP ERWC
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Mrs. Hoffman |
E-2 |
ehoffman@guhsd.net |
956-0524 |
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ERWC (12) AP Literature (12) |
Problems or questions
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Problems or questions
If you have questions or concerns, please contact your student's teacher. After that, feel free to contact the English department chairs, Jennifer Romanowski or Barbra Ruggles.
Grossmont Union High School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or disability or affiliation with the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups or any other basis protected by law or regulation, in its educational program(s) or employment. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:
Additional Title IX non-discrimination information
4119.26 BP Employee/Student Interaction Policy
Additional non-discrimination and related policies
Complaint- Uniform Complaint/Other
Title IX Coordinator - Mary Nishikawa, Director I - Student Support Services, 1100 Murray Drive, El Cajon, CA 92020; (619) 644-8012; mnishikawa@guhsd.net
Title II/ADA Coordinator - Paul Dautremont, Assistant Superintendent; 1100 Murray Drive, El Cajon, CA 92020; (619) 644-8041; pdautremont@guhsd.net
Section 504 Coordinator - Lauren Basteyns, Director II / Principal, B.L./Academic Intervention, 1100 Murray Drive, El Cajon, CA 92020; (619) 593-2763; lbasteyns@guhsd.net
Additional Title IX non-discrimination information
4119.26 BP Employee/Student Interaction Policy
Additional non-discrimination and related policies
Complaint- Uniform Complaint/Other
Title IX Coordinator - Mary Nishikawa, Director I - Student Support Services, 1100 Murray Drive, El Cajon, CA 92020; (619) 644-8012; mnishikawa@guhsd.net
Title II/ADA Coordinator - Paul Dautremont, Assistant Superintendent; 1100 Murray Drive, El Cajon, CA 92020; (619) 644-8041; pdautremont@guhsd.net
Section 504 Coordinator - Lauren Basteyns, Director II / Principal, B.L./Academic Intervention, 1100 Murray Drive, El Cajon, CA 92020; (619) 593-2763; lbasteyns@guhsd.net
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