Creative Writing( 0.5 credit)
Students will be inspired by discussions of famous works to write their own fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, scripts, and songs. Each class session will begin with a shared prompt designed to work towards larger projects ranging from the performance of an original poem in a class slam poetry contest to a series of memoirs inspired by meaningful objects in each writer’ s life. After sampling an assortment of genres, each student will choose a writer to emulate and work to create a longer final project in their style. This class is a wonderful opportunity for students looking to take risks and push their writing to the next level.
Composition Writing( 0.5 credit)
English Composition is a college preparatory writing course that teaches various forms of the essay and composition to provide students with the tools to think and write about texts, images and ideas. The course will help students stretch as a writers and bring more of their individual personalities and thinking into their writing. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to express themselves more capably and confidently in writing across the curriculum. Through the essay assignments, students will gain experience writing personal narratives, crafting persuasive arguments and employing critical thinking. Grammar, vocabulary and style will be addressed in several ways throughout the semester.
Senior English A( 0.5 credit)
This course is designed for those students who plan to enter the workforce, military, vocational or community college directly after graduation. Students will read a combination of fiction and nonfiction as well as develop the writing and critical thinking skills necessary for the adult world. Students’ individual post graduation plans will be incorporated into the classroom, so that they can cultivate and refine their career goals. A focus on the skills represented on the Accuplacer Test will also be a part of this course.
Senior English B( 0.5 credit)
This course is a continuation of Senior English A for those students who plan to enter the workforce, military, vocational or community college directly after graduation. Students will read a combination of fiction and nonfiction as well as develop the writing and critical thinking skills necessary for the adult world. Students’ individual post graduation plans will be incorporated into the classroom, so that they can cultivate and refine their career goals. A focus on the skills represented on the Accuplacer Test will also be a part of this course.
FOREIGN LANGUAGE
In the Foreign Language Department, the student will develop the four basic skills of a language— listening, speaking, reading and writing— and expand his or her knowledge and awareness of related culture, history and literature. In order to progress to the next course in a foreign language, a student must pass the prerequisite course with a grade of C- or better. If a student passes a course with a grade less than C-, he or she will receive credit for the course but cannot take the next sequential course without the instructor’ s permission. Every effort will be made to offer all the courses listed below, but some courses may not be offered due to limited student requests and space or staff conflicts.
Courses in order that they appear in this section
( there is no graduation requirement for Foreign Language, # NCAA approved)
Honors Arabic I # Honors Arabic II # Honors Arabic III Honors Chinese I # Honors Chinese II # Honors Chinese III # Honors Chinese IV # AP Chinese # Latin I # Latin II # Honors Latin III # Latin III / IV # AP Latin # Honors Homeric Greek I # Honors Homeric Greek II # Honors Homeric Greek III # Honors French I # French I # Honors French II # French II # Honors French III # French III # Honors French IV # Honors French V # AP French # Honors German I # German I # Honors German II # German II # Honors German III / IV # Honors Spanish I # Spanish I # Honors Spanish II # Spanish II # Honors Spanish III # Spanish III # Honors Spanish IV # Honors Spanish V # AP Spanish #
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