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Our Teachers:

  • Are fully credentialed in English and are Highly Qualified as per NCLB requirements
  • Have been teaching for a minimum of 5 years
  • Several have Masters Degrees in Education or English
  • Several are graduates of the AVID Institute and Advanced Placement seminars
  • Coach sports, advise the Academic Decathlon team, are club advisors, produce and direct the school plays, teach ELL classes, and much more

Our practices:

  • Alignment with California State University writing curriculum includes the adoption of the CSU Expository Writing course integrated in all grade levels.
  • All teachers are fully trained on, and using, the principles of Common Core in their classrooms.
  • Increased access to AP courses; Advanced Placement English Language and Composition at the junior level and at the senior level.
  • Film Composition and Literature elective for juniors and seniors.
  • Advanced drama for sophomores, juniors and seniors.
  • 94-96% of students pass the California High School Exit exam the first time.
  • 85% of students who take AP tests earn a passing score.
  • California High School Exit Exam intervention and support classes offered.
  • Intensive remedial Reading course offered for incoming freshman.
  • English Language Learner courses offered.

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