English

The English Department at Glen A. Wilson prepares students to critically read, interpret and analyze a range of fiction and non-fiction texts, to communicate effectively by writing for a variety of purposes and audiences and to engage in academic discourse. Students are required to complete four years of English for graduation and a-g credit. As such, traditional college prepratory courses are offered through grade 11. Underclass courses also offer honors sections. In grade 12 students are offered the CSU aligned course in Expository Reading and Writing (ERWC) if they have not opted for AP English courses. Multiple sections of AP English Language and Literature Composition prepare students for the rigorous reading and writing they will encounter in college.  The department pathway allows students access the signature two-year IB English Literature course while also offering the opportunity to complete the coursework and exams for both AP courses.  EL Courses also support student English language learners. Furthermore, the English Department offers the elective of an award-winning journalism program with the print and online publication of the school newspaper Paw Prints. The experienced department teaching faculty are involved on campus in advising or sponsoring a number of clubs and organizations. 

College Preparatory Course Pathway

Grade 9: English 1 or 1 honors

Grade 10: English 2 or 2 honors

Grade 11: English 3

Grade 12: Expository Reading and Writing Course or AP English Literature or AP Language and Composition

AP Course Pathway

Grade 9: English 1 or 1 honors

Grade 10: English 2 or 2 honors

Grade 11: AP Language and Composition

Grade 12: AP Literature and Compositon

IB Pathway Course

Grade 9: English 1 or 1 honors

Grade 10: AP English Language and Composition or English 2 or 2 honors

Grade 11: IB English Literature HL Year 1 parallell course AP Literature and Composition

Grade 12: IB English Literature HL Year 2