Seventh grade English includes a study of grammar, composition, spelling, and literature. Literature includes a study of short stories, the novel, poetry, mythology, fables, folklore, and drama. Composition encompasses informative, persuasive, and narrative paragraph writing done in conjunction with the study of literature.
Required

Eighth grade English is an integration of literature, grammar, vocabulary, and composition. Literature includes the study of American folk tradition and the study of the elements of the novel. Grammar focuses on the study of mechanics. Composition includes the five-paragraph theme.
Required

Ninth grade English continues the study of literature including the elements of the novel, literary devices, Romeo and Juliet, and poetry. Literary analysis is introduced at this level. Students continue the practice of composition and grammar studies including subject/verb agreement, usage, modifiers, and principal parts of verbs. The study of vocabulary continues.
Required Credit: 1.0

Tenth grade English is a balanced study of literature, language, and composition. A collection of culturally diverse literature is used to study the elements of the short story and the novel. The elements of drama are examined in a unit on William Shakespeare which includes the reading of Julius Caesar. English grammar is taught in the context of the students’ writing. The organization of written text is examined in depth.
Required Credit: 1.0

Eleventh grade English focuses on the study of American literature with a concentration on how literature reflects the society in which it was written. A selection of American novels supplements the literature text. Composition includes literary analysis, narratives, and the five paragraph essay. Grammar and mechanics are approached through application to a student’s work and through the analysis and editing of the writing of others. Vocabulary studies are derived from literature as well as through a formal program.
Required Credit: 1.0

This course includes all elements of Grade 11 English, but establishes stricter guidelines on the study of grammar, composition, and literary analysis. This course is designed to complement the college bound student’s goals and is a weighted course.
Elective Credit: 1.0

Twelfth grade English includes the study of British literature from the Anglo-Saxon period to the Twentieth Century. Vocabulary is drawn from literary selections as well as from formal vocabulary programs. Composition includes the writing of and the study of the essay, critical analysis, persuasive writing, and personal writing. Grammar is studied as is determined necessary for student writing.
Required Credit: 1.0

Advanced English is designed to acquaint students with the basic skills of literary interpretation. The course included readings in selected works of literature including novels, short stories, essays, drama, and poetry. Students will conduct critical analyses and will demonstrate familiarity with major literary figures, works, and trends. Students taking this course will be expected to write several analytical, personal reflection, and critical research papers throughout the semester. This is a weighted course.
Elective Credit: 1.0

In this class students will learn the basics of journalism which include reporting, editorializing, photography, layout and design, interviewing, and survey. Students may produce the students’ activities report, the student newspaper, and news articles and feature stories for local newspapers. Students may prepare a weekly radio/television broadcast. The class does not meet requirement for English credit.
Elective Credit: 1.0

This course will emphasize the writing process which involves pre-writing, writing, peer conferencing, rewriting, and publishing (sharing with an audience). The course will be a literature-based study in which students will be exposed to the skills needed to critically and independently analyze poetry, short stories, novels, and non-fiction writing. Emphasis in readings will be given to those which reflect a multi cultural perspective. The class does not meet requirement for English credit.
Elective Credit: 1.0

This course will develop students’ skills in public speaking, oral interpretation, and debate. Students will be able to orally interpret various forms of literature, prepare and deliver speeches, and prepare arguments and participate in formal debates.
Elective Credit: 1.0