English
Mission Statement
As a result of having been in English classes from the ninth through twelfth grade, Santa Rosa High School students will communicate effectively, access information by various means, think critically and problem solve in a timely manner, successfully meet state standards, and will achieve success through efficient organizational and time management skills. The rich educational experience provided by the English Department will produce young adults who will become active, fulfilled, and positive contributors to the community who will be prepared for entry into the workforce and/or continued education.
"A classic is a book that never finished saying what it has to say."
― Italo Calvino, The Uses of Literature
Department Resources
State Standards
Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts, Adopted August 2010
Brochures for Parents/Guardians These brochures on the ELA/literacy standards provide parent/guardians insights into what their children are learning as they progress through the grade levels. The brochures also offer suggestions for parents/guardians to support their students’ learning and a list of additional resources.
Grades 9–12, English Language Arts/Literacy
Grades 9–12, English Language Arts/Literacy (Spanish)
UC A-G Standards
Department Members
Elsa, Casey
Department Chair
- Journalism, Yearbook
- English 1P
- ArtQuest English 1
- Honors ArtQuest English 1P