Cibola High

Albuquerque, New Mexico

1,762 students

High School, Grades 9–12

1,762

Students

17.4:1

S:T Ratio

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AP Courses

15

A

courses offered
Excellent
AP Enrollment

21%

C

of students
Good
Student-Teacher Ratio

17:1

B

students per teacher
Average
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AP English Language and Composition 11
11

In AP English Language and Composition, the student surveys selections of the literary history of America using a particular approach designed by the teacher and supported with appropriate instructional materials. With a chronological approach, the student surveys selected samples from the Colonial Period (1607-1765) to the Post-Modern Period (1970 – Present) including political and social history and literary movements within each period. With a thematic approach, the student surveys selections of American literature across time grouped by themes, (e.g., Struggle for Independence, the American Dream, Individual Thought and Action.) With a genre approach, the student surveys various time periods and themes in American literature through selected genres across time periods (e.g., early journals, poetry, verse, sermons, oratory, short stories, novels, and plays). With a humanities or interdisciplinary approach, the student makes connections to corresponding time periods and themes through the study of U.S. History and/or other subject areas. Regardless of the approach(s) used, the student applies critical thinking skills through reading, speaking, viewing and listening strands of language arts, through writing and research ( $50 %$ of the course), and through the use of technology as a learning tool. AP English Language and Composition 11 is a weighted course that includes advanced placement preparation for college entrance. AP English Language and Composition 11 includes preparation for the Advanced Placement English Language and Composition Examination.Each student is encouraged to take the AP Exam.

English 12
12

In English 12, the student surveys selections of the literary history of the world/Great Britain using a particular approach designed by the teacher and supported with appropriate instructional materials. With a chronological approach, the student surveys selected samples from B.C. –A.D. 428 to the present including political and social history and literary movements within each period, (e.g. Celtic and Roman, The Anglo-Saxon, Medieval, Renaissance, Age of Reason, Romantics, Victorians, Modern, etc.). With a thematic approach, the student surveys selections of world/British literature across time grouped by themes (Storytelling, Expanding Horizons, Conflict and Turning Points, etc.). With a genre approach, the student surveys various time periods and themes in world literature through selected genres across time periods (e.g. mythology, legends, epics, journals, poetry, verse, plays, novels, short stories, etc.). With a humanities or interdisciplinary approach, the student makes connections to corresponding time periods and themes through the study of World History and/or other subject areas. Regardless of the approach(s) used, the student applies critical thinking skills through reading, speaking, viewing and listening strands of language arts, through writing and research $50 %$ of the course), and through the use of technology as a learning tool. The teacher addresses individual student needs, interests, learning styles and rates through a differentiated approach to instruction and with selections of instructional materials.

AP English Literature and Composition 12
12

In AP English Literature and Composition 12, the student surveys selections of the literary history of the world/Great Britain using a particular approach designed by the teacher and supported with appropriate instructional materials. With a chronological approach, the student surveys selected samples from B.C. –A.D. 428 to the present including political and social history and literary movements within each period, (e.g. Celtic and Roman, The Anglo-Saxon, Medieval, Renaissance, Age of Reason, Romantics, Victorians, Modern, etc.). With a thematic approach, the student surveys selections of world/British literature across time grouped by themes (Storytelling, Expanding Horizons, Conflict and Turning Points, etc.). With a genre approach, the student surveys various time periods and themes in world literature through selected genres across time periods (e.g. mythology, legends, epics, journals, poetry, verse, plays, novels, short stories, etc.). With a humanities or interdisciplinary approach, the student makes connections to corresponding time periods and themes through the study of World History and/or other subject areas. Regardless of the approach(s) used, the student applies critical thinking skills through reading, speaking, viewing and listening strands of language arts, through writing and research $50 %$ of the course), and through the use of technology as a learning tool. AP English Literature and Composition 12 is a weighted course that includes advanced placement preparation for college entrance. AP English Literature and Composition 12 includes preparation for the Advanced Placement English Literature and Composition Examination. Each student is encouraged to take the AP Exam.

AP Research
9-12

This course allows students to deeply explore an academic topic, problem, or issue of individual interest. Through this exploration students design, plan, and conduct a yearlong mentored, research-based investigation to address a research question. In the AP Research course, students further their skills acquired in the AP Seminar course by understanding research methods; employing ethical research practices; and accessing, analyzing, and synthesizing information as they address a research question. The course culminates in an academic thesis paper of approximately 5,000 words and a presentation, performance, or exhibition with an oral defense. Creative Writing II Writing II must be taken in the senior year. Creative Writing II is a senior level English course that is open as an elective to juniors who have successfully completed Creative Writing 1 and seniors who seek an alternative English class that focuses on many forms of writing. In Creative Writing II, the student advances discussion of selected models of various works from around the world to gain a background for extensive original writing. Students will read extensively both classic and contemporary works of fiction, drama, poetry, and nonfiction. The reading will prepare students to write their own pieces in each genre. The student develops and refines working and showcases portfolios (traditional and/or electronic) representing best work in various genres, e.g., short stories, one-act plays, poetry, fiction, and non-fiction). As part of the creative process, the student identifies and concentrates on individual needs for vocabulary development, spelling, sentence structure, and revision. In addition, the student refines technique and style and revises work through peer and self-editing and prepares freelance work for submission to contests and publishers. The student shares work in class discussions for feedback and analysis and uses technology to support writing, research, presentations, and the procedures for submitting work for consideration to print and online literary magazines.

College Prep Composition

In College Prep Composition, the student engages in a concentrated study of the writing process in expository writing and the art of rhetoric in persuasive writing. The student practices writing various types of essays and compositions to prepare for college-level writing. Models such as 6 Plus One! Traits are used to help the student develop ideas, organization, voice, style, and fluency in written work, including revision and polishing work for publication. The student reads exemplary works by authors from around the world and creates traditional and/or electronic portfolios to show progress of work over time using technology as a learning, writing, and research tool. In College Prep Composition, students write restaurant, music and art reviews, examine media and pop culture, and develop their individual voices while also generating their own topics to explore the world in which we live (as is true of many college composition courses). Students will enjoy many opportunities to develop reading and critical thinking skills as they employ standard usage in speaking and listening, research, and (of course) writing. As they choose, students may also write for contests and college scholarships. This course is offered in the fall semester in conjunction with Mythology and Folklore (22037) in the spring. Taken together, these two courses follow a college pattern and fulfill requirements for senior English, meeting or exceeding all Standards for Language Arts required by the State of New Mexico and APS.

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