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