ENGLISH I

Prerequisite: None, Credit: 1, Grade: 9, Weight: S

Develop a foundation for literary analysis and future study of High School English.  Develop an understanding of literary concepts, elements, genres, and terms as a foundation for further study of World, American, and British Literature.  Develop applied communication skills, such as the development of sentences, paragraphs, and short themes. Develop listening, speaking, and reviewing skills.  

ENGLISH I HONORS/MYP LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE YEAR 4

Prerequisite: AG English in Grade 8 Recommended, Credit: 1, Grade: 9, Weight: H

The International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program (MYP) Language and Literature course incorporates creative processes and encourages the development of imagination and creativity through self-expression. Students will develop a foundation in literary analysis and critical reading; study various literary genres; and engage in independent reading, research, and vocabulary building.  In this course, writing will emphasize all language skills, especially grammar, editing, and composition.  Students will also continue to develop writing skills, conduct library research, and write a formal research paper. In addition, they will develop speaking, listening, and reviewing skills. 

ENGLISH II

Prerequisite: English I, Credit: 1, Grade: 10, Weight: S

Develop techniques of informational writing, with emphasis on critical reading and writing skills.  Also, emphasize vocabulary building through a study of various genres in World Literature. Develop speaking, listening, and reviewing skills.

ENGLISH II HONORS/MYP LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE YEAR 5

Prerequisite: English I Honors Recommended, Credit: 1, Grade: 10, Weight: H

The International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program (MYP) Language and Literature course Year 5 continues to build on the aims of MYP Language and Literature including use language as a vehicle for thought, creativity, reflection, learning, self-expression, analysis and social interaction; develop the skills involved in listening, speaking, reading, writing, viewing and presenting in a variety of contexts; develop critical, creative and personal approaches to studying and analysing literary and non-literary texts; engage with text from different historical periods and a variety of cultures; explore and examine aspects of personal, host and other cultures through literary and non-literary texts; explore language through a variety of media and modes; develop a lifelong interest in reading; apply linguistic and literary concepts and skills in a variety of authentic contexts.

ENGLISH III

Prerequisite: English II, Credit: 1, Grade: 11, Weight: S

Study American Literature, including how it reflects our nation's culture and history.  Also, study the connection of themes, ideas, and movements in American Literature across time.  In addition, students will read representative works from historical periods in American History, from the origin of our country to the present day.

ENGLISH III HONORS

Prerequisite: English II Honors Recommended, Credit: 1, Grade: 11,  Weight: H

Further development of critical skills in reading, writing, thinking, and viewing, through the study of American Literature.  Learn research and documentation techniques by completing a research paper.

ENGLISH IV

Prerequisite: English III, Credit: 1, Grade: 12, Weight: S

Study British Literature, including how the Literature of Great Britain has influenced American Literature.   Also, study the connections of themes, ideas, and movements in British Literature. Students will complete a research project.

ENGLISH IV HONORS

Prerequisite: English III Honors recommended, Credit: 1, Grade: 12, Weight: H

Use critical and creative skills in composition and Literature through the intense study of representative works from several genres and literary periods of British Literature.  Assume responsibility for your own learning. Participate in extensive independent reading, writing, and research. Students will complete a research project.

OCCUPATIONAL ENGLISH I-IV

Prerequisite: Teacher Recommendation, Credit: 1 Per Course, Grades: 9-12,

Weight: REM 

Occupational English I-IV is a series of classes designed to develop essential reading and writing skills needed for independent living and successful employment.  Reading focuses on decoding and comprehending information for successful community inclusion. Writing emphasizes comprehending and using written information to communicate effectively. 

HONORS PUBLICATION/YEARBOOK I

Prerequisite: Application/Teacher Recommendation, Credit: 1, Grades: 9-12, Weight: H

Publication/Yearbook is the study, practice, and refinement of the fundamentals of Yearbook Publication, including interviewing, copy writing, layout design, photography, theme development, desktop publishing, as well as marketing. Students will also emphasize teamwork, meeting publishers' deadlines, and adhering to ethical standards.  In addition, Honors Students are expected to enter the class with fundamental skills in place to begin book production immediately. They will assist with the training of new staff members, provide daily leadership, and assume additional production responsibilities.

IB ENGLISH A - LITERATURE HL (IB ENGLISH III and IB ENGLISH IV)

This course is taught over two years, junior and senior year. Students will focus exclusively on literary texts and adopt a variety of approaches to textual criticism. Students explore the nature of Literature, the aesthetic function of literary language and textuality, and the relationship between Literature and the world.

The courses explore elements of Literature that focus on:

• the relationships between readers, writers, and texts

• the range and functions of texts across geographical space and historical time

• aspects of intertextuality.