- Pinole Valley High School
- English
Course Offerings
Page Navigation
- Index
- Computer
- English
- English Language Development (ELD)
- Foreign Language
- Life Sciences
- Math
- Media Arts
- Miscellaneous Electives
- Music
- Performing Arts
- Physical Education
- Physical Science
- Regional Occupation Program (ROP)
- Social Sciences
- Specially Designed Academic Instruction in English (SDAIE)
- Visual Arts
-
Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation and successful completion of summer assignment required in order to earn a mark of "B" or higher during the first quarter. A student who elects to take this course, but whose previous test scores and grades do not support this choice, may ask his/her counselor for a waiver application.
Graduation: Satisfies both WCCUSD and UC/CSU graduation requirement for one year.
Description: A college-level study of literature and composition designed to challenge academically motivated students who want an introduction to both classic and modern literature. Students develop literary criticism skills and will write extensively. If students pass the Advanced Placement examination, they receive transferable college credit.Course ID#: 36100 / Grades: 12 / Course length: Year
Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation and successful completion of summer assignment required in order to earn a mark of "B" or higher during the first quarter. A student who elects to take this course, but whose previous test scores and grades do not support this choice, may ask his/her counselor for a waiver application.
Graduation: Satisfies both WCCUSD and UC/CSU graduation requirement for one year.
Description: A challenging college-level study of language and writing design to challenge academically motivated students. It includes both the reading and analysis of varieties of prose and the study of the process of writing. If students pass the Advanced Placement examination, they receive transferable college credit.Course ID#: 36000 / Grades: 12 / Course length: Year
Prerequisite: none
Graduation: Satisfies both WCCUSD and UC/CSU graduation requirement for one year.
Description: Comprehensive course in literature, composition, speaking, grammar, and vocabulary. College preparatory courses are offered at each grade level.Course ID#: 34900 / Grades: 9-12 / Course length: Year
Prerequisite: none
Graduation: Satisfies both WCCUSD and UC/CSU graduation requirement for one year.
Description: Comprehensive course of literature, composition, speaking, grammar, and vocabulary. College preparatory courses are offered at each grade level. Accelerated course open to students who desire a more challenging and fast pace and have teacher recommendation. Designed to prepare students for advanced level course in the sophomore year.Course ID#: 34950 / Grades: 9-12 / Course length: Year
Prerequisite: none
Graduation: Satisfies both WCCUSD and UC/CSU graduation requirement for one year.
Description: Comprehensive course in literature, composition, speaking, grammar, and vocabulary.Course ID#: 35100 / Grades: 10-12 / Course length: Year
Prerequisite: none
Graduation: Satisfies both WCCUSD and UC/CSU graduation requirement for one year.
Description: Comprehensive course in literature, composition, speaking, grammar, and vocabulary. Designed to prepare students for honors level course in the junior year. A student who elects to take this course, but whose previous test scores and grades do not support this choice, may ask his/her counselor for a waiver application.Course ID#: 35950 / Grades: 10-12 / Course length: Year
Prerequisite: none
Graduation: Satisfies both WCCUSD and UC/CSU graduation requirement for one year.
Description: Comprehensive course in literature, composition, speaking, grammar, and vocabulary.Course ID#: 35400 / Grades: 11-12 / Course length: Year
Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation and successful completion of summer assignment required in order to earn a mark of "B" or higher during first quarter. A student who elects to take this course, but whose previous test scores and grades do not support this choice, may ask his/her counselor for a waiver application.
Graduation: Satisfies both WCCUSD and UC/CSU graduation requirement for one year.
Description: Designed for those students who plan to attend a four-year college or university and recommended for those who plan to take English Advanced Placement in the senior year. Students will read a minimum of eight full-length works of literature and will write extensively.Course ID#: 35300 / Grades: 11-12 / Course length: Year
Prerequisite: none
Graduation: Satisfies both WCCUSD and UC/CSU graduation requirement for one year.
Description: Comprehensive course in literature, composition, speaking, grammar, and vocabulary.Course ID#: 35600 / Grades: 12 / Course length: Year
Prerequisite: Standardized test scores in the first quartile on English and Language sections. Recommendation and quartile of 800 and below
Graduation: Satisfies WCCUSD elective credit for graduation
Description: Designed to assist students who need to meet the state standards in English Reading and Language.Course ID#: 99820 / Grades: 9-11 / Course length: Year