English I
9th Grade - One Full Year – 1.0 Credit Per Year (writing intensive course)
English I is a required class for graduation. Students in English I will read a variety of works, including novels, short stories, poetry, drama and the epic. Students will study grammar in conjunction with writing and will follow the writing process to produce quality compositions. Students will also write with a purpose as they work with each form of composition: narrative, expository, descriptive, and persuasive. Students will read with greater comprehension through the development of higher order thinking skills. Students are expected ot participate in class discussions; discussions will focus on the ability to interpret and analyze the literature covered in class.
English I is a required class for graduation. Students in English I will read a variety of works, including novels, short stories, poetry, drama and the epic. Students will study grammar in conjunction with writing and will follow the writing process to produce quality compositions. Students will also write with a purpose as they work with each form of composition: narrative, expository, descriptive, and persuasive. Students will read with greater comprehension through the development of higher order thinking skills. Students are expected ot participate in class discussions; discussions will focus on the ability to interpret and analyze the literature covered in class.
English II
10th Grade - One Full Year – 1.0 Credit Per Year (writing intensive course)
Prerequisite: Successful completion of English I
English II is a required course in which students will continue to develop the writing process and will read various literary works including short stories, plays, and a novel. Students will spend first semester primarily fine-tuning grammar, mechanics, and style in writing as well as becoming more familiar with the different modes of writing and the writing process. The goal of English II is for students to become more proficient as both writers and readers. Therefore, second semester will be devoted primarily to reading and analyzing literature from which students will be expected to respond to what they have read through oral discussions, written work, and various projects. Students will also be required to write descriptive, expository, persuasive, and narrative essays throughout the year.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of English I
English III
11th Grade - One Full Year - 1.0 Credit Per Year
Prerequisite: Successful completion of English I and English II
English III is a required junior course consisting of a survey of American literature beginning with the personal writing of settlers and ending with more contemporary studies. In addition, the students will learn to write about literature by focusing on comparison/contrast essays, character analysis, and creative writing which imitates some of the major American writers' style. Communication skills are developed through oral reports given on individually selected pieces of literature.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of English I and English II
English III is a required junior course consisting of a survey of American literature beginning with the personal writing of settlers and ending with more contemporary studies. In addition, the students will learn to write about literature by focusing on comparison/contrast essays, character analysis, and creative writing which imitates some of the major American writers' style. Communication skills are developed through oral reports given on individually selected pieces of literature.
Speech
11th & 12th Grade--(10th upon consent of the instructor) One semester-0.5 Credit Per Semester
Prerequisite: English I
This course is a graduation requirement and is designed so that students learn to communicate effectively. The student must communicate in interpersonal, small group, and public speaking situations. The focus will be on research for the speech, organization, and delivery. Speeches include: informative, demonstrative, persuasive, and commemorative.
Prerequisite: English I
Rhetoric
12th Grade - One Semester - 0.5 Credit Per Semester
Prerequisite: English I, II, III with a “C” or better
This course is designed as an elective for college bound seniors. Activities in the course are designed to be at a college level in both reading and writing of persuasion, exposition, and narration. Emphasis is placed on fine tuning a student’s writing mechanics and reading analysis skills. The extension of the basic essay structure is developed while maintaining a clear, concise focus and voice.
Prerequisite: English I, II, III with a “C” or better
This course is designed as an elective for college bound seniors. Activities in the course are designed to be at a college level in both reading and writing of persuasion, exposition, and narration. Emphasis is placed on fine tuning a student’s writing mechanics and reading analysis skills. The extension of the basic essay structure is developed while maintaining a clear, concise focus and voice.
Research
12th Grade - One Semester - 0.5 Credit Per Semester
Prerequisite: English I, II, III with a “C” or better
Research is a senior elective designed for college bound students. Students will be required to:
Prerequisite: English I, II, III with a “C” or better
Research is a senior elective designed for college bound students. Students will be required to:
- Access information in a variety of formats (print, nonprint, electronic) efficiently and effectively through research strategies
- Evaluate information critically
- Recognize the importance of accurate and comprehensive (unbiased) information as the basis for logical reasoning and intelligent decision making
- Use information accurately and logically to support ideas
- Practice ethical behavior with regard to information use by avoiding plagiarism through proper in text citations and bibliographies as well as avoiding copyright violations
- Practice ethical behavior with regard to information technology and library materials by following the acceptable use policies and guidelines of the district and the library
- Produce written work using a formal academic/mature language style
British Literature
12th Grade - One Semester - 0.5 Credit Per Semester
Prerequisite: English I, II, III
British Literature is a senior-level English elective. It is a study of British literature, beginning with the Anglo-Saxons and covering the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. This class will cover various genres of literature: short stories, poetry, drama, and the epic. Students are expected to particpate in class discussions; discussions will focus on the ability to interpret and analyze the literature covered in class.
Prerequisite: English I, II, III
British Literature is a senior-level English elective. It is a study of British literature, beginning with the Anglo-Saxons and covering the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. This class will cover various genres of literature: short stories, poetry, drama, and the epic. Students are expected to particpate in class discussions; discussions will focus on the ability to interpret and analyze the literature covered in class.
Journalism
11th & 12th Grade – One Full Year – 1.0 Credit Per Year
Prerequisite: Application must be completed and submitted to the instructor.
Admittance is based on attendance, application, and teacher recommendation. Students will be responsible for producing the school newspaper and yearbook. The course will focus on writing, interviewing, design, layout, news reporting, desktop publishing and photography skills.
Prerequisite: Application must be completed and submitted to the instructor.
Admittance is based on attendance, application, and teacher recommendation. Students will be responsible for producing the school newspaper and yearbook. The course will focus on writing, interviewing, design, layout, news reporting, desktop publishing and photography skills.
