English / Language Arts
In order to graduate, DVUSD students are required to earn four years of English credit.
To complete this requirement, students have many choices between on-level, honors/gifted, IB, and dual enrollment courses.
BGHS English Language Arts Classes:
*ELA 1-2/ ELA 1-2 MYP & Gifted
*ELA 3-4/ ELA 3-4 MYP & Gifted
*ELA 5-6/ IB ELA 5-6/ ENH 110 Introduction to Literature
*ELA 7-8/ IB ELA 7-8/ ENG 101/102 First Year Composition
Students can also receive high school credit and college credit concurrently by enrolling in Dual Enrollment classes starting at the junior level. Taking these courses will help students meet the requirements for an AGEC (Arizona General Education Curriculum). Earning an AGEC means you have completed your general education credits required for any degree in Arizona. Students who earn college credit for Dual Enrollment courses can take years off the time they will spend in college and some can even earn an Associate’s degree while still in high school!
International Baccalaureate/College Credit: Dual Enrollment:
* IB ELA 5-6 * ENG 101/102 First Year Composition
* IB ELA 7-8 * ENH 110 Introduction to Literature
* ENG 111 Technical Writing
Electives/Clubs:
* Creative Writing
* Speech & Debate
* Yearbook