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| Course ID | Credits |
Grade |
| 013 English 1 | 1 |
9 |
| The English 1 curriculum is organized around themes appropriate for beginning high school students as they are introduced to a study of the English language and the major literary genres. Students are involved in a variety of learning situations that foster the development of critical thinking, reading, writing, research, and oral communication skills. | ||
| 011 Honors English 1 | 1 |
9 |
| The English 1 honors curriculum is organized around themes appropriate for beginning high school students as they are introduced to a study of the English language and the major literary genres. Students are involved in a variety of learning situations that foster the development of critical thinking, reading, writing, research, and oral communication skills. Students qualifying for Honors English 1 study the English 1 curriculum at an accelerated pace. The curriculum is supplemented with additional readings and more complex writing assignments. | ||
| 014 Reading Workshop | 1 |
9 |
| Reading Workshop offers students the opportunity to practice and reinforce all the skills developed through the grade nine curriculum. The activities of Reading Workshop are structured to complement students’ endeavors in English 1. Students learn how to set a purpose for their reading, to use a variety of reading tools during their reading, and to determine if they achieved their purpose after their reading. Also, students will use these strategies to successfully read their history, science, and math textbooks. With opportunities to draft, peer edit, teacher-conference, and revise on a laptop computer, students practice skills in writing, language, cooperation, and teamwork. | ||
| 023 English 2 | 1 |
10 |
| The themes of the English 2 curriculum invite students to further develop their understanding of language and literature. Through a variety of learning situations students continue to develop critical thinking, reading, writing, research, and oral communication skills. | ||
| 021 Honors English 2 | 1 |
10 |
| The themes of the English 2 honors curriculum invite
students to further develop their understanding of language and literature.
Through a variety of learning situations students continue to develop
critical thinking, reading, writing, research, and oral communication
skills. Students qualifying for Honors English 2 study the English 2 curriculum at an accelerated pace. The curriculum is supplemented with additional readings and more complex writing assignments. |
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| 033 English 3 | 1 |
11 |
| The English 3 curriculum involves students in the study of the English language and the literature of the United States. Students explore both the genres and themes that have dominated this literary tradition. Through various learning situations, students develop their critical thinking, reading, writing, research, and oral communication skills | ||
| 031 Honors English 3 | 1 |
11 |
| The English 3 honors curriculum involves students in
the study of the English language and the literature of the United
States. Students explore both the genres and themes that have dominated
this literary tradition. Through various learning situations, students
develop their critical thinking, reading, writing, research, and oral communication skills. Students qualifying for Honors English 3 study the English 3 curriculum at an accelerated pace. The curriculum is supplemented with additional readings and more complex writing assignments. |
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| 030 Advanced Placement English 3 | 1 |
11 |
| Advanced Placement English in the junior year is a college
level course that involves students in an intense study of the English
language in the context of the English 3 curriculum. The student is
involved in learning experiences to develop critical thinking, reading,
writing, research, and oral communication skills. Students who enroll in this course should expect to take the Advanced Placement Language and Composition Examination. Successful performance on this test may qualify the student for college credit or advanced standing in college. |
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| 043 English 4 | 1 |
12 |
| The English 4 curriculum involves students in the study of language and literature of English speaking countries other than the United States. Students explore both the genres and themes that have been prominent in this diverse literary tradition. Through a variety of learning situations students are able to develop their critical thinking, reading, writing, research, and oral communication skills. | ||
| 041 Honors English 4 | 1 |
12 |
| The English 4 honors curriculum involves students in the study of language and literature of English speaking countries other than the United States. Students explore both the genres and themes that have been prominent in this diverse literary tradition. Through a variety of learning situations students are able to develop their critical thinking, reading, writing, research, and oral communication skills. Students qualifying for Honors English 4 study the English 4 curriculum at an accelerated pace. The curriculum is supplemented with additional readings and more complex writing assignments. | ||
| 040 Advanced Placement English 4 | 1 |
12 |
| Advanced Placement English in the senior year is a college level course that involves students in an intense study of literature from a variety of literary traditions. The student is involved in learning experiences to develop critical thinking, reading, writing, research, and oral communication skills. Students who enroll in this course should expect to take the Advanced Placement Literature and Composition Examination. Successful performance on this test may qualify the student for college credit or advanced standing in college. | ||
| 062 Journalism 1 Newspaper | 1 |
10, 11, 12 |
| 063 Journalism 2 Newspaper | 1 |
11, 12 |
| 064 Journalism 3 Newspaper | 1 |
12 |
| Journalism is offered to sophomores, juniors, and seniors who are interested in the study and practice of mass communications with emphasis on the technical aspects of news writing, editing, and producing a school newspaper. The student also learns the principles of journalistic ethics and responsibility. The third year course is designed for students interested in a possible career in journalism. To provide experienced leadership for the Chronicle, the third year also explores Internet and broadcast journalism. The staff attends class each day and may work at other times to meet deadlines. | ||
| 072 Journalism 1 Yearbook | 1 |
11, 12 |
| 073 Journalism 2 Yearbook | 1 |
11, 12 |
| Pantherpix, the school’s yearbook, is offered to juniors and seniors who are interested in producing a yearbook. Students learn all aspects of this process: planning, scheduling, budgeting, and journalistic skills, layout, and design. The staff attends class each day and may work at other times to meet deadlines. | ||
| S058 Media Issues | 1/2 |
11, 12 |
| Media Issues is an elective course in which students have the opportunity to analyze media. Major emphasis is given to the evolution of film, the techniques of filmmaking and the role of film in our society. | ||
| S068 Creative Writing | 1/2 |
11, 12 |
| Creative Writing is an elective course that encourages students to apply the writing process to the creation of original poems, short stories, and one-act plays. Students keep a journal of ideas for writing and practice techniques for discovering ideas, revising, and editing. Students are encouraged to take advantage of opportunities for publishing their work. | ||