Ethnic Studies Program
Mission Statement
Mission Statement![]()
In WJUSD, Ethnic Studies is the critical and interdisciplinary study of race, ethnicity and indigeneity within and beyond the United States. Our Pre-K to 12th grade curriculum must encompass multiple points of view that reflect the diversity of all of our students including race, ethnicity, sexuality, ability, gender, class etc., with a focus on the experiences and perspectives of people of color. Through our Pre-K to 12th grade course work, students will be supported to develop and utilize a critical lens to see the world and their role as an active citizen in a global society.
WJUSD Ethnic Studies Standards
WJUSD Ethnic Studies Standards![]()
WJUSD Ethnic Studies Standards
In WJUSD, Ethnic Studies courses that fulfill the graduation requirement will:
- Be centered on the experiences of historically marginalized communities
- Critically examine concepts such as race, class, gender, and sexuality in relation to power, political systems, social structures, and social justice movements
- Require students to engage in critical and meaningful dialogue that leads to an understanding of self and society and the connections between the two
- Empower students to advocate and become agents of social transformation by developing community responsive efforts that address the needs of the community and the world
Classes Offered
Classes Offered ![]()
Classes Offered
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- Chicano Studies
- Multicultural Literature
- Race and Social Justice in US History
- Art and Culture
- PUENTE English 9
- PUENTE English 10
- Intro to Ethnic Studies
- AP US History
- Mural and Collective Resistance
