CURRICULUM GUIDE 2026-27
ENGLISH COURSES:
111 | ENGLISH I HONORS 1.0 CREDIT
In this advanced course, the student is exposed to an intensive study of literature accompanied by a comprehensive program in composition, grammar, and vocabulary. This course is designed for the student who can work at an accelerated pace.
112 | ENGLISH I 1.0 CREDIT
In this course, the student will explore a systematic study of the various literary genres and do extensive work in grammar, composition, vocabulary and outside reading to enhance his written and verbal skills.
113 | LITERATURE AND COMPOSITION 1.0 CREDIT
In this course, the student will do extensive review and practice work in basic grammar, composition, and vocabulary.
211 | ENGLISH II HONORS 1.0 CREDIT
Prerequisite: 85 % in English I Honors( or 90 % in English I)
In this course, the student will survey the best of American literature, from the time of the Colonies to the present, and trace some of the traditions and attitudes that have molded contemporary America. In addition, he will complete extensive work in grammar, composition, and vocabulary.
212 | ENGLISH II 1.0 CREDIT
Prerequisite: Successful completion of English I or English Composition
In this course, the student will experience a survey of American literature as well as complete extensive work in grammar, composition, vocabulary, and outside reading.
310 | AP ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND COMPOSITION 1.0 CREDIT
Prerequisites: 90 % in English II Honors
This is an extremely rigorous course, approved by the College Board, designed for capable and ambitious students. This class is equivalent to an introductory college-level rhetoric and writing course. Utilizing the writing process and teacher and peer input, students will create evidence-based analytic and argumentative essays. Students will also work extensively in reading and analyzing the rhetorical elements and their effect in non-fiction texts, including graphic images as forms of text, from many disciplines and historical periods. Reading and writing activities in the course will expand the students’ knowledge and control of formal conventions of written language( paragraphing, vocabulary, diction, syntax, grammar, mechanics, usage, and punctuation). Students in this course will be required to take the AP English Language and Composition exam in May.
$ A fee is charged for the AP exam.
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