Language Arts

Grades: 9
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite:None
Fee: None

In Ninth Grade English, students will: learn and identify language skills, use correct mechanic, and study vocabulary; read, respond, and apply thinking skills to novels, short stories, nonfiction, poetry and a Shakespeare play; write, using the writing process, compare/contrast, cause/effect, and problem/solution short responses and essays; present, a problem/solution or cause/effect presentation

Grades: 9
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite: None
Fee: None

In Ninth Grade English, students will: learn and identify language skills, use correct mechanic, and study vocabulary; read, respond, and apply thinking skills to novels, short stories, nonfiction, poetry and a Shakespeare play; write, using the writing process, compare/contrast, cause/effect, and problem/solution short responses and essays; present, a problem/solution or cause/effect presentation

Grades: 10
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite: Ninth Grade English
Fee: None

In Tenth Grade English, students will: understand the purpose of language skills, use correct mechanics, study and apply vocabulary; read, respond, and apply thinking skills to novels, short stories, nonfiction, poetry, and multimedia; write personal narrative, compare/contrast, problem/solution short responses; write a persuasive essay, descriptive response to literature, literary analysis, and a formal persuasive letter

Grades: 10
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite: Ninth Grade English
Fee: None

In Tenth Grade English, students will: understand the purpose of language skills, use correct mechanics, study and apply vocabulary; read, respond, and apply thinking skills to novels, short stories, nonfiction, poetry, and multimedia; write personal narrative, compare/contrast, problem/solution short responses; write a persuasive essay, descriptive response to literature, literary analysis, and a formal persuasive letter

Grades: 11
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite: Tenth Grade English
Fee: None

In Eleventh Grade English, students will: apply language skills, correct mechanics, and vocabulary; read, respond, and apply thinking skills to novels, short stories, nonfiction, poetry, drams, and multimedia; write, using the writing process, cause/effect, compare/contrast, persuasive, literary review, problem/solution short responses; write an editorial , literary analysis, and a formal college/historical letter

Grades: 11, 12
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite: Tenth Grade English
Fee: Student pays for textbook

In AP English Language and Composition, students will: read a variety of expository writings, i.e. essays, memoirs, nonfiction books; analyze the effectiveness of stylistic elements such as diction, syntax, tone, and author purpose; write a variety of expository essays; demonstrate an understanding of both the multiple choice and the essay sections of the AP Exam

Grades: 12
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite: Eleventh Grade English
Fee: Student pays for textbook

In AP English Literature and Composition, students will: read various genres from world literature; analyze the use and the effectiveness of literary elements such as imagery, tone, juxtaposition, and voice; demonstrate college level skills through writing literary analysis essays; understand both the multiple choice and essay sections of the AP Exam

Grades: 11, 12
Credit: .5
Prerequisite: Tenth Grade English
Fee: None

In Introduction to College Composition, students will: write formal essays in various modes, including narrative, descriptive, expository, and persuasive; write informal essays

Grades: 12
Credit: .5
Prerequisite: Eleventh Grade English
Fee: None
*Optional Fee: Community College credit – three semester hours ENG 121

In College Composition, students will: plan, write, and revise a minimum of three essays to include the evaluative, problem solving and argumentative modes; think critically and logically; demonstrate appropriate language skills

Grades: 12
Credit: .5
Prerequisite: Eleventh Grade English
Fee: None

In College Composition II, students will:read, write, and think critically to evaluate, analyze, and synthesize information; write analytical, evaluative, and/or persuasive papers that incorporate research; apply writing, speaking, and technology to a project presentation

Grades: 11, 12
Credit: .5
Prerequisite: None
Fee: None

In Creative Writing, students will: write original prose and/or poetry; design one or more creative writing projects

Grades: 11, 12
Credit: .5
Prerequisite: None
Fee: None

In Bible Literature, students will: analyze literature based on the Bible; demonstrate a knowledge of the Bible

Grades: 11, 12
Credit: .5
Prerequisite: None
Fee: None

In Mythology and Science Fiction, students will: demonstrate an understanding of gods, heroes, and characters of classical mythology; demonstrate an understanding of comparative mythology; demonstrate an understanding of science fiction; demonstrate an understanding of folklore

Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Credit: .5
Prerequisite: None
Fee: None

In Journalism I, students will: demonstrate the ability to write for newspapers, magazines, and the yearbook; demonstrate the ability to design and layout pages for various publications; research the Internet for on-line publications

Grades: 10, 11, 12
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite: Application, and interview; Journalism I recommended, Basic Photography, and Commercial Art
Fee: None

In Journalism II, students will: understand a variety of issues related to publishing a newspaper; collect information systematically for responsible coverage; demonstrate a knowledge of the publication of an open forum student newspaper

Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Credit: .5
Prerequisite: None
Fee: None

In Speech, students will: demonstrate an understanding of the communication process; demonstrate an understanding of verbal and nonverbal communication as well as interpersonal and intrapersonal communication; develop effective listening skills; deliver a demonstration speech, informative speech, persuasive speech, and impromptu or extemporaneous speech; prepare a critique of a peer‘s speech

Grades: 10, 11, 12
Credit: .5
Prerequisite: Speech
Fee: None

In Advanced Speech, students will: review fundamentals of public speaking; develop skills which speakers use in a variety of speeches and other oral presentations

Grades: 10, 11, 12
Credit: .5
Prerequisite: Speech
Fee: None

In Argumentation/Debate, students will: understand the fundamentals of argumentation and debate; deliver an extemporaneous speech; demonstrate the ability to construct affirmative and negative cases and plans; participate in debates; demonstrate the ability to keep a flow chart

Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Credit: .5
Prerequisite: None
Fee: None

In Acting Techniques, students will: demonstrate an understanding of the fundamentals of theatre; perform a scene; complete an acting project; complete a technical theatre experience

Grades: 10, 11, 12
Credit: .5
Prerequisite: Acting Techniques
Fee: None

In Advanced Acting, students will: discuss, explain and use the techniques of an actor; analyze and demonstrate stage movement; evaluate play scripts; create prompt books; read and perform scenes