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English Language Arts

Welcome to the preview of our new GPS Secondary Digital Course Catalog. Please be advised that this tool is currently in a Beta testing phase. While we strive for precision, course descriptions, prerequisites, and availability are subject to change. Always consult with a school counselor for availability and official graduation requirements. Your input is vital. If you notice any errors or have suggestions for improvement, please contact webmaster@gilbertschools.net.

Our English Department is dedicated to preparing students for a college and career-ready future by incorporating writing, literature, informational text, speaking and listening skills, and technology in a rigorous curriculum.

GPS English Language Arts classes are more than just reading and writing; they teach students a mix of reading and writing skills from the Arizona ELA Standards that will give them a solid foundation once they graduate from GPS to pursue their future. Students will read and judge different types of texts, including novels, essays, and non-fiction. They will learn to write for different reasons, and how to include the ideas they read about in their writing. They will also learn to find, share, and understand information for different purposes. 

Our junior high and high schools also offer the option of taking Honors English Language Arts Courses in grades 7, 8, 9, and 10. Honors Classes focus on going deeper into the skills in the ELA standards and will encourage students to expand their thinking, reading, and writing.  

GPS also offers Advanced Placement English classes at all our high schools for grades 11 and 12. Those classes include AP Seminar, AP Language and Composition, and AP Literature. Please see the Advanced Placement page for more information. 

International Baccalaureate (IB) is offered at Gilbert High School. Please see the GPS IB page for more information.  

Secondary English Language Arts Coordinator

Jenna Quarelli-Buck
Phone: 480-497-3407

Jr. High Promotion Requirements: 2 Credits
Seventh-grade 1 credit & Eighth-grade 1 credit

Graduation Requirements: 4 Credits
GPS recommends 4 English credits for meeting the requirements for public universities in Arizona.

Curriculum Approved Novels & Literature and Enrichment Reading

English Language Arts Pathway

English Language Arts Courses