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- Four credits are required for graduation. CP English 9
- Fee: Reading books Honors English 9
- Fee: Reading books CP English 10
- Fee: Reading books Honors English 10
- Fee: Reading books CP English 11
- Fee: Reading books Language AI English (HL) (IB 11 12)
- Fee: 2/3 of AP Exam and Reading books CP English 12
- Fee: Reading books English 12 – Advanced Placement Literature and Composition
- Fee: 2/3 of AP Exam and Reading books English 12 – International Baccalaureate Language A1
- Journalism/Composition I
- Journalism/Composition II, III
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Four credits are required for graduation. CP English 9 (Two semesters, ½ credit per semester) The ninth grade college preparatory course is writing-based course with an emphasis on the writing process as well as reading, listening, oral communication and study skills. Major literary works covered from a variety of genres include: short story, novel, nonfiction, poetry and drama. Test taking techniques for the OGT are also reinforced. Required summer reading Fee: Reading books Honors English 9 (Two semesters, ½ credit per semester) Prerequisite: Recommended by eighth grade teacher and a 90% or higher in Honors English 8. Honors English 9 is a writing intensive course that integrates critical thinking, creative writing, literary analysis, and performance skills. Major literary works covered from a variety of genres include: short stories, novels, non-fiction selections, dramatic readings and poetry collections. Students will be responsible for independent reading selections assigned each nine weeks. Oral presentations consist of impromptu speeches, demonstrative speeches and dramatic performances. Test taking techniques for the OGT are also reinforced. Required summer reading . Fee: Reading books CP English 10 (Two semesters, ½ credit per semester) The tenth grade college preparatory course focuses on the analytical reading and formal writing skills needed for college. Students will read approximately five major works of American Literature and respond to them through a variety of writing techniques. The class aligns chronologically with American History. A research project will be completed in the second semester. Oral presentations will be a key component in the curricula. Skill development for the OGT, SAT and ACT will be studied. Required summer reading Fee: Reading books Honors English 10 (Two semester course, ½ credit per semester) Prerequisite: 85% from previous Honors English class and teacher recommendation. Honors English 10 is a writing intensive class for the highly motivated student. Students will analyze approximately seven major works of American Literature and be responsible for writing a formal response to each. An independent book project will be completed the first three quarters culminating into a research project in the fourth quarter. Oral presentations will be a key part of the curricula. Skill development for the OGT, ACT and SAT will be studied. Required summer reading Fee: Reading books CP English 11 (Two semesters, ½ credit per semester) The eleventh grade college preparatory course focuses on the analytical reading and formal writing skills needed for college. Students will read approximately five major works of British Literature and respond to them through a variety of writing techniques. A research project will be completed in the second semester. Oral presentations will be a key component in the curricula. Skill development for the SAT and ACT will be studied. Required summer reading Fee: Reading books Language AI English (HL) (IB 11 & 12) See IB Section for the details of the course.
(Two semesters, ½ credit per semester) Prerequisite: 85% from previous Honors English class and teacher recommendation. The AP course in English Language Arts and Composition is designed to engage students in becoming skilled readers of prose written in a variety of rhetorical contexts, and in becoming skilled writers who compose for a variety of purposes. Both writing and reading should make students aware of the interactions among a writer’s purposes, audience expectations, and subjects, as well as the way genre conventions and the resources of language contribute to effectiveness in writing. The purpose of the AP English Language Arts and Composition course is to enable students to read complex texts with understanding and to write prose of sufficient richness and complexity to communicate effectively with mature readers. This AP English Language Arts and Composition course should help students move beyond such programmatic responses as the five-paragraph essay. Students should be encouraged to place their emphasis on content, purpose and audience and to allow this focus to guide the organization of their writing. Required summer reading Fee: 2/3 of AP Exam and Reading books CP English 12 (Two semesters, ½ credit per semester) This college preparatory literature and composition based course draws upon world classic and modern literature through the short story, novel, drama, and poetry. Composition focuses on various narrative styles as well as an emphasis on persuasive and expository writing. The students will focus on an in-depth evaluation and practice with five of the dominant literary criticism theories using the course literature. The student is expected to become an independent reader and writer throughout the course of the year. The culminating activity of this course is the multi-genre senior narrative. Required summer reading Fee: Reading books English 12 – Advanced Placement Literature and Composition (Two semesters, ½ credit per semester) Prerequisite: 85% from previous English class (Preferably Honors English 9 and 10 and AP Language and Composition) and teacher recommendation or 85% from previous advanced level English course. Designed for the self-motivated student, AP Literature and Composition draws upon world classic and modern literature through the short story, novel, drama and poetry. The students will focus on an in-depth evaluation and practice with seven of the dominant literary criticism theories using the course literature. Students are expected to already be independent readers and learners, and proficient writers who seek to add to their educational experience through this university level class. Assessments will include AP style timed writing and testing. The culminating activities for this course are the multi-genre senior narrative and the national Advanced Placement in Literature and Composition Exam. Required summer reading Fee: 2/3 of AP Exam and Reading books English 12 – International Baccalaureate Language A1 This course is for International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Candidates. See the IB Program section for course description. Creative Writing (One semester, ½ credit) This course provides students interested in writing poetry and fiction the opportunity to refine their skills and learn how to market their writing for publication. Students will write in journals every day following a variety of prompts. Free writing techniques will be discussed and practiced. Students will also have the opportunity to write in groups and respond to different media. The course is introductory in nature, giving students an opportunity to write in a variety of areas that include poetry, children’s books, short stories, etc. Drama (One semester, ½ credit) In this hands‑on course, students will develop and improve their acting and stage presence through involvement in class and on stage with instruction in basic acting skills, improvisation, movement, vocal projection, production and rehearsal. Students will also learn the basics of scene design and construction, stage lighting, costuming and make‑up. Field trips to productions will be part of this course, as well as guest presenters from various disciplines of theater. Careers in acting and technical production will also be explored. Journalism/Composition I (Two semesters, 1 credit) Prerequisite: Sophomore status Students will develop their writing with a focus on expository and persuasive techniques, and an emphasis on revision. Journals will be kept throughout the class for the students to see growth as writers. Careers in writing will be explored through field trips and guest speakers. The business aspect of journalism will also be studied through the selling of advertisements. Students will be responsible for independent reading selections assigned each nine weeks. Various written documents will be available for public reading. Journalism/Composition II, III (Two semesters, 1 credit) Prerequisite: Journalism/Composition I and teacher recommendation An extension of Journalism/Composition I, students will continue to work on the school publication in a leadership position. Students will further grow as writers through reflecting on their own work and the work of other famous writers using a writing log. The business aspect of Journalism will continue to be studied through the selling of advertisements. Students will be responsible for independent reading selections assigned each nine weeks. 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