This curriculum guide for Indio High School (California) describes a phased-elective English curriculum designed to meet the basic needs of high school students with more flexibility than traditional programs offer. The guide contains a list of courses divided to correspond to each of the eight phases in the English program. Each course in the guide is described in terms of (1) a time limit (six weeks or two semesters); (2) intended grade level, if any (usually nongraded); (3) course objectives; (4) instructional materials; and (5) methods of evaluation. Some of the courses described in this curriculum guide include filmmaking, composition, literature (consumer literature and literature for lovers), technical writing and vocational skills, and several elective courses on basic skills. (RB)