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Class Name |
Class # |
Class Description |
Applied English (Eng. 9A) |
#044 | This course is designed to teach the basics of literature and grammar. Students will learn the elements of Prewriting and writing, stressing spelling, punctuation, and paragraph structure. this course will focus on practical job and life related reading and writing skills. |
| English 9R 1 Credit Fee: None |
#040 | This course is for students who are proficient in reading and writing and want to improve upon their reading and writing skills in preparation for some type of higher education. The students will learn the elements of writing and begin analyzing literature in a more mature manner. Poetry, drama, and short stories will be discussed with much of the literature coming from both fiction and non-fiction selections. Students should be prepared for both written and oral reports and essays in this course. |
| Enriched English 9 (Eng. 9E) 1 Credit Fee: $15 |
#041 | Students MUST be recommended by 8th grade teachers in order to enroll in this class. This course is for students who have already mastered the basic grammar and sentence patterns. Areas of study that are stressed include vocabulary development, reading and writing skills, and analyzing literature. Students are taught to organize their thoughts and express themselves clearly. Literature study involves all major types of literature, with emphasis on short story and novel. Much independent reading and reading logs are required. Students will be involved in a variety of writing assignments: oral and written book reports, literary analysis papers, and journal writing. Assignments and projects will involve higher level thinking skills and some are required to be typewritten or composed on a computer. The fee is included because students are required to purchase the Jr. Great Book, which is necessary for this course. |
English 10R |
#050 | English 10R focuses on improving the skills tested on the reading and writing OGT, including the study of literature, composition, and grammar. The grammar portion is a review of basic grammar skills with emphasis placed on helping the student express himself/herself in clear sentences and paragraphs, stressing variety in form. The literature consists of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and drama. Emphasis is placed on vocabulary, literary concepts, and writer's devices. Research skills and selection of potential sources are introduced. |
| English 10E 1 Credit Fee: None |
#051 | English 10E is designed for the self-motivated English student. It is a continuation of English 9E involving the mastery of more advanced writing skills, library/research work, interpersonal communication, and college-level reading. Test taking skills will be studied with a focus on OGT and ACT review. |
| English 11R 1 Credit Fee: None |
#060 | English 11R is a continuation of the concepts, basic principals, and general information about English grammar and American literature. additional skills in writing will be developed. American literature, its authors, and works will be studied in the literature portion of this course. |
| English 11E 1 Credit Fee: None |
#061 | This course is designed for the self-motivated, above average English student. Concepts will be studied in more detail than in English 11R. Extensive expository writing will be explored, with an emphasis on MLA style. Several novels will supplement the American Literature text. Grammar will be studied with a focus on ACT review. Self-study and individual investigation will highlight this course. This course will prepare the student for reading novels and writing analysis papers at the college level. |
| English 12R 1 Credit Fee: None |
#070 | English 12R focuses on the study of British literature, authors, and time periods. The basic principals of grammar and writing skills will be reviewed with emphasis placed on improving and developing these skills. Students will be required to complete their career passports for graduation and will be assisted in this area. ACT review will also be offered. The student will also be assisted in the exploration and selection of post-secondary educational options. |
| English 12E 1 Credit Fee: None |
#071 | This course is designed for the above average English Student who is highly motivated to work independently. The student will be involved in the study of British literature and the historical time period the literature encompasses. Emphasis will be placed on developing the student's reading and writing skills in preparation for college. In addition to ACT review, assistance will be offered with the career passport that is required for graduation. The student will also be assisted in the exploration and selection of post-secondary educational options. |
| Advanced Placement English Literature and Composition (A.P. Eng) 1 Credit (Weighted Grade) Fee: $85.00 |
#090 | Advanced Placement Literature and Composition will engage the student in careful reading and critical analysis of imaginative literature. Through the close reading of selected texts, students will deepen their understanding of the ways writers use language to provide both meaning and pleasure to their readers. The course includes intensive study of representative works or recognized literary merit. Extensive writing assignments are a key component of AP Literature and Composition. The purpose of this course is to prepare students to pass the A.P. English test, therefore all students enrolled in AP Literature and Composition are required to take the A.P. test. The testing fee will be refunded to students when they pass the A.P. Test. |
| Speech 1/2 Credit Fee: None |
#0521 | Speech is a one-semester course designed to develop a student's public speaking abilities. Students will use library and computer research skills to develop speeches to introduce, inform, and persuade. Emphasis is placed on improving critical thinking and listening kills, identifying propaganda, and note-taking skills. This course is recommended for all college bound students. |
| Kinesthetic English Productions I (Theater I) 1/2 Credit Fee: None |
#0551 | This course will expose students to basic theater terms and acting techniques through active participation in theater activities. Students will explore concepts including staging, pantomime, clowning, characterization, voice control, body awareness, and improvisation. A student may NOT take this course if he/she has already received credit for Theater/Play Production I. |
| Kinesthetic English Productions II (Theater II) 1/2 Credit Fee: None |
#0572 | This course is designed to engage students in a more intense investigation of theatre arts. Students will build upon and apply the foundations learned in Kinesthetic English Productions I. Emphasis will be placed on the production of class plays. Students will be engaged in the process of auditioning, line memorization, rehearsal, set construction, and performance. A student may NOT take this course if he/she has already received credit for Theater/Play Production II. |
| Yearbook 1 Credit Fee: None |
#053 | Students will design the school's yearbook - photographing school events, writing copy, and preparing page layouts. They will also be involved in several fund raisers and advertising projects requiring some after-school availability. In addition, seniors may be asked to attend four days of summer camp at no expense to the students. |
| Speech II/Communications 1/2 Credit Fee: None |
#0631 | This course builds on the skills learned in basic speech class. It is designed to help students develop better speech habits and to achieve poise and self-confidence when speaking before an audience. Students will learn to give oral presentations that have been prepared in a logical, well-organized manner. In addition to informative and persuasive speaking, the students will be introduced to debate and oral interpretation. Students will also explore interpersonal, intrapersonal, and intercultural communication. |