Students will read and use a variety of methods to
explain various kinds of texts, respond orally to ideas and information gained
by reading selected texts, express their conclusions and observations in
paragraphs and multi-paragraphs that meet accepted standards of grammar and spelling,
and apply technology skills in processing their writing. Students who require remedial work in basic
language skills will apply their studies to parts of speech, capitalization,
punctuation, spelling, and sentence structure in composition exercises. Reading activities focus on comprehension and
stimulate oral communication skills as students design questions, provide
answers, and discuss their observations in complete thoughts. Homework assignments, quizzes, tests, oral
presentation, collaborative work, individual and group projects, and a writing
portfolio serve as assessment techniques.
102 English 1 Grade
9
Credit 1:00 Prerequisite: None
Student outcomes focus on developing a variety of
methods of reading, demonstrating the application of the basics of English
grammar, composing single-paragraph and multi-paragraph reports and essays,
specifying the components of the communication process, identifying appropriate
sources of information, and applying technology skills. Additional Applied Communication modules
supplement the curriculum. Activities
include individual observations, collaborative work, individual projects,
listening practices, and formal and informal written and oral reports. Assessments require completion of homework assignments,
participation in class discussions and activities, quizzes, oral and written
responses, and tests.
103 English 1 (College Preparatory) Grade 9
Credit: 1.00 Prerequisite: None
Outcomes of the course are developing methods of reading
several types of literature; applying grammar, usage, and vocabulary skills to
the composition of paragraph and multi-paragraph essays; collaborating with
peers; and giving oral presentations before the class. Students gain reading, writing, speaking,
and listening competencies that focus on the demands of college
requirements. Students also use the
computer labs to revise and edit their writing. During the course, students engage in individual and group
studying and learning activities, classroom discussions, collaborative
projects, oral presentations, peer revising and editing, and computer
applications. Assessment techniques
include homework assignments, individual and group projects, oral presentations,
quizzes, tests, and paragraph and multi-paragraph essays.
104 English 2 Fundamentals Grade 10
Credit: 1.00 Prerequisite;
Teacher and /or Counselor Recom. Student outcomes include developing improved methods
of reading various types of literature, sharing observations made as a result
of selected reading, and composing paragraphs that demonstrate a growing
control of grammar and spelling.
Students will continue to improve their grammar and usage skills by
applying these skills to more complex paragraph development. Students read numerous types of literature,
and they exchange their ideas orally in individual and collaborative
activities. Students are assessed on
the basis of their homework assignments, quizzes, tests, oral presentation, and
a writing portfolio.
105 English 2 Grade
10
Credit 1.00 Prerequisite: None
By applying different methods to reading various
types of literature, applying effective grammar skills to composing expository
paragraphs, responding orally to reading and writing experiences, recognizing
and describing work-related problems, using problem-solving techniques, and
demonstrating oral and written communication skills that are important to
starting a new job, students achieve
the outcomes of this course. Two
Applied Communication modules supplement the traditional language arts
units. In achieving the outcomes,
students engage in the following activities:
individual observations, collaborative work, listening practices,
problem-solving experiences, role-playing, and formal and informal written and
oral reports and commentaries. Homework
assignments, participation in class discussions and activities, quizzes, oral
and written responses, and tests are the assessment techniques.
106 English 2 (College Preparatory) Grade 10
Credit: 1.00
Prerequisite: None
The outcomes of this course provide the foundation for students to enter the English elective program during their junior and senior years. Specific outcomes include the development of reading methods that enhance students’ abilities to comprehend complex texts; the application of grammar, usage, vocabulary and technology skills to compose multi-paragraph essays; and the demonstration of oral skills that indicate competencies in speaking and listening. Likewise, students improve their reading and writing skills by studying different approaches to various types of literature and by sharing their reactions to and understanding of the literature in written essays. Composing personal essays enhances the students’ expository skills, and the use of computers reinforces the process approach to writing. In achieving these outcomes and competencies, students become involved in a number of activities which include individual and group study experiences, collaborative work, oral presentation, library research, class discussions, peer revising and editing, and computer applications. Assessment tools include homework, oral presentation, quizzes, tests, collaborative achievement, and multi-paragraph essays.
107 English 2
CP/WAG 2 EN
Credit: 2.00 Prerequisite: Invitation only
Upon successful completion of this course, students
will receive a history/social studies credit toward graduation. The enrichment activities are tied to World/American
History and Geography. Selected
enrichment activities include: simulations (Disunia, Division-Civil War), group
projects (debates, History Day, media presentations), and individual projects.
Basic Composition Grade 11, 12
Students gain additional writing practice and
grammatical study prior to electing Expository Writing by achieving the
following outcomes in this course; composing a unified and coherent paragraph, developing
the basics of the effective five-paragraph essay, and eliminating stylistic
errors. Students complete individual
and group activities that enhance selection of subjects, logical organization,
specific development, clarity, variety, and conciseness. Assessments include biweekly vocabulary
quizzes, documenting the stages of the writing process, numerous original
paragraphs, and several five-paragraph essays.
Expository
Writing Grade 11, 12
The outcomes of the course require that students
demonstrate the process stages of writing, apply the process of writing in
developing the multi-paragraph essay, compose essays using a variety of
exposition methods, compose forms of writing that meet rigorous standards and
document ideas that are not their own.
The course begins with an emphasis on clear, concise, and accurate
writing and proceeds to more complex developmental techniques used in writing
essays. Likewise, students study the rhetorical forms of argument and persuasion
as well as the common forms of fallacious reasoning. Classroom activities include writing lab experiences, reading and
discussing sample essays, peer revising and editing, and researching sources in
the media center. Assessments include
vocabulary quizzes, multi-paragraph essays, and a comprehensive research paper.
The outcomes of this course include developing
methods of reading the short story, identifying and analyzing the techniques
and themes used by the author, and composing analyses which demonstrate
students’ critical awareness. As
students read traditional and contemporary short stories, they determine,
through class discussions and collaborative work, the relationship between the
author’s choice of methods, purpose, and the significant elements of conflict,
character, and theme. Quizzes, essays,
formal written analyses, and a research paper are the formal assessments.
The outcomes of this course are explaining how
fiction elements function in a given novel, identifying the major themes of the
modern novel, and criticizing orally and in writing the form, themes, and
quality of a given novel. Studying
selected novels intensively, students will complete activities that include
daily discussions, collaborative projects, and oral and written analyses. Formal essays, tests, class participation,
and an extensive term paper are the assessment methods.
Poetry Grade 11, 12
By the conclusion of the course, students will
achieve the following outcomes;
familiarity with the methods and approaches of carefully reading poetry
and interpreting complex writings, identification of the major movements
in poetry as well as the significant
devices used by poets, discussing the ideas gained from reading and listening
to poetry, and responding orally and in writing to the themes of poems. Daily readings, group discussions, and
writing original poetry comprise the major activities. Assessments include quizzes, tests,
analytical papers, and a literary analysis term paper.
Reading excerpts from representative works of American literature form the early 1600’s to
the present, students complete the following course outcomes: adjusting reading strategies to the
techniques used in various types of literature, explaining the developing forms
of American literature as they reflect the changing social, economic,
political, and philosophic attitudes of American culture, and analyzing (orally
and in writing) the cultural influences on literature and the authors’ views on
the world. Students take notes,
discuss, and write analyses as they read samples of the essay, biography,
autobiography, short story, novel, poetry, and drama. Assessment methods include participation in class, independent
reading projects, tests, and literary analyses.
Student outcomes encompass explaining the literal
levels of complex selections from world literature, determining which methods
best apply to reading different types of literature, discussing (orally and in
writing) the themes of representative works, and composing analyses that probe
different levels of interpretation.
Reacting to works such as Homer’s Illiad,
Virgil’s Aneid, Dante’s Divine Comedy, and Machiavelli’s The
Prince, students discuss and analyze the impact of culture and the time
period on each major work. Assessments
include daily class discussions, written analyses of selected works, individual
and collaborative projects, tests, and a final term paper.
Surveying English literature from Beowulf to “The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock,” students
develop techniques of reading the various genres studies in the course, trace
the development of the English language, analyze the literature as a reflection
of the history and thoughts of each period, and compose analyses which probe
the thematic levels of selected works.
Activities throughout the semester include creative writing exercises,
class discussion, and individual and collaborative presentations. Students are assessed by their contributions
to the class discussions, quizzes, tests, analytical papers, and a research
paper.
The course outcomes include applying creative
writing skills and resolving problems related to composing fiction and
poetry. Likewise, students express
their thoughts, feelings and experiences honestly through writing as an art
form, similar to painting or music; and they produce their original fiction and
poetry after revising and editing their own work. Reading and discussing sample pieces of writing, composing their
own fiction and poetry, evaluating their own work, and critiquing the work of
others are the major classroom activities.
Assessment requires students to write, revise, edit, and publish several
forms of poetry and fiction.
Library and
Vocabulary Study Grade 11, 12
The outcomes of this course are the use of effective research skills, the application of the process of writing, the composition of appropriately developed and documented research papers, and the completion of twenty vocabulary units. Students research, analyze, organize, and document information found in primary and secondary sources; and they use technology to draft, revise, and edit their work. The demands of each writing assignment grow throughout the semester, and students achieve a greater independence and confidence with each publication. Likewise, students improve their vocabulary by examining the origin, growth, associations, and definitions of selected words. Activities include individual and collaborative work and the development of a writing and vocabulary portfolio. Methods of assessment are completing the writing process for each major assignment, publishing four papers, developing a vocabulary notebook and completing ten vocabulary tests.
Drama Grade 11, 12
Recognizing the variety of methods of reading
dramas, tracing the historical growth of the drama as a genre, deciding the
significant issues that the literature reveals, and analyzing various
interpretations of the plays are the major outcomes of the course. Readers’ theatre performances, class
discussions, note taking, and oral and written character analyses comprise the
activities used as students read such outstanding playwrights such as
Shakespeare, Moliere, Ibsen, O'Neil, Chekhov, Wilde, and Miller. Students complete independent
interpretations, group assignments, essay tests, and a literary analysis as
their assessments.
Women’s
Literature Grade 11, 12
Reading and interpreting representative
works
written by women writers in order to discover the woman’s voice in literary
history and to explore a number of women’s issues are the outcomes of this
course. As students read fiction,
poetry, drama, autobiography, and the essay, they will participate in
activities such as individual and collaborative interpretations, class
discussions, and written and oral analyses.
This class work will emphasize and support independent interpretations
of literature. Assessments will include
oral presentations, short written responses, and formal essays.
Explaining the communication process, making oral
presentations designed to inform, persuade, demonstrate, and interpret, enhancing
self-awareness and confidence, and obtaining meaning from oral messages are the
outcomes of this course. Students
draft and rehearse their speeches, make their presentation, employ audio-visual
aides, and respond to audience feedback.
Likewise, students identify the speaker’s purpose ;and the structure of
the message as they demonstrate listening skills. Assessments include the process of designing speeches, the oral
presentation, and audience etiquette and feedback.
Course outcomes are correcting weaknesses in writing
and speaking, developing grammatically and stylistically effective composition
skills, and applying the writing skills in various forms of discourse. In achieving these outcomes, students
participate in class discussions, individual and group presentations,
collaborative work, designing and completing numerous worksheets, and study
groups. Teacher and student-designed
quizzes, homework assignments, unit tests, brief writing samples, and a final
comprehensive examination constitute the assessments for the course.
Students will develop oral communication skills,
write original scripts for dramatization, and perform monologue, small group,
and large group scenes as the major outcomes of this course. As students grow in effective
self-expression, an appreciation of drama as an art, and an application of play
production, they experience all types of theatre, interpret characters, and
portray these characters to the class.
Activities which enhance these competencies are individual rehearsals,
frequent collaborative projects, conferences with the instructor, written and
oral analyses of characters and dramas, program design, limited staging and costuming,
and critiques of dramatizations.
Assessment methods include the process of rehearsal, written analyses
and program design, individual and group performances, and contributions to
class criticisms.
Credit: 1.00 Prerequisite: A Literature Elective
Presenting in oral or written form a mature
criticism of any given short story, novel, poem or play is the primary outcome
of this advanced literature and composition course. Class activities include extensive discussions of literature,
independent interpretations of selected works, and conferences with the
instructor to address students’ written literary analyses. Assessment is based on frequent analytical
essay assignments and essay tests. This
course is designed specifically to mirror the content of first year college
English courses. A reading project is assigned to be completed during the
summer before the course begins.
This course includes all the activities and
objectives of Honors English, but continues into a second semester to prepare
students to take the Advanced Placement English test in literature and
composition. Taking this test is
required of students in this course, and a successful score may earn the
student college credit and/or exemption from college English requirements. A reading project is assigned to be
completed during the summer before the course begins.
Credit: 1.00
Prerequisite: None
Outcomes include strengthening basic reading
comprehension, developing competence in practical reading with special
attention given to future vocational and education skills, and achieving a
positive attitude toward reading.
Activities include reading short stories, plays, poetry, newspapers,
magazines, articles, and novels in a non-threatening environment that fosters
innovative and creative reading strategies and permits students to work
independently as well as collaboratively.
Quizzes, tests, projects, presentations, and writing samples are the
assessment methods.
135 Journalism Grade 11, 12
Credit: 1.00
Prerequisite: Recommemdation by Publication
Advisor
The specific purpose of this course is to aid in
completing assignments for various school publications. Outcomes include familiarity with the tools
used in publication design, development of contemporary publication layouts,
development of writing skills in creating copy for layouts, problem-solving
techniques in publication design and development of computer skills in
publication design. Students will work
individually and in small groups on a variety of sections for school
publications. Assessment methods
include completion of assignments, meeting publication deadlines and meeting
expectations of section editors and advisors.
136 Journalism
2
140 Humanities Grade 10, 11, 12
Credit: 1.00 Prerequisite: None
Tracing the growth of the artistic and cultural
achievements of Western Civilization, examining the contributions of major
artists, and judging the impact that various forms of art have on an audience
are the major outcomes of the course.
Students read descriptions and criticisms of significant art periods;
and they infer the impact of music, language, painting, sculpture, dance and
architecture as they engage in independent projects, collaborative work,
seminar discussions, and the development of a “critique of art” portfolio. Guest speakers, artists, and visits to
museums and theaters complement the class activities. Students are assessed on their class involvement, individual
presentations, group work, and portfolio.
145 Applied Communication 1 & 2 Grade 11, 12
Credit: 1.00 Prerequisite: None
The outcomes of the course include effective
communication with co-workers, productive participation in groups, following
and giving directions appropriately, and building rapport and cooperation with
supervisors. In accomplishing these
outcomes, students achieve the following competencies: reading and interpreting
data presented in books, manuals, and other printed materials or electronic
sources; composing logical and understandable reports, memos, descriptions, and
explanations; following oral directions and preparing oral summaries for the
purpose of informing. Activities range
from reading assignments, collaborative work, formal and informal written and
oral reports, and interviews to library research and computer application. Students will be assessed by methods such as
homework, quizzes, tests, class discussion, oral reports, written summaries and
reports, and a portfolio.
Presenting their point of
view through oral and written persuasion, communicating with future clients and
customers, and making and responding to requests are the major outcomes of the
course. As students achieve these
outcomes, they develop the following competencies: to identify the
characteristics of persuasive presentation; to present evidence, orally and in
writing, that supports a point of view; to demonstrate the characteristics of
effective worker-supervisor communication; to review and edit written reports,
persuasive message, and correspondence; and to paraphrase graphics (tables,
diagrams, etc.) for the purpose of sharing information. Activities range from reading assignments,
collaborative work, formal and informal written and oral reports, and
interviews to library research and computer application. Students will be assessed by methods such as
homework, quizzes, tests, class discussion, oral reports, written summaries and
reports, and a portfolio.
146 Applied Communications 3 & 4 Grade 11, 12
Credit: 1.00 Prerequisite: Applied Comm. 1 & 2
Level outcomes of this course include applying
reasoning and critical thinking competencies, solving interpersonal conflicts,
evaluating performance, and researching one’s job as well as upgrading,
retraining, and changing jobs. To
achieve these outcomes, students will complete the following: read, restate, and paraphrase a variety of
copy to confirm comprehension of what was read; adjust reading strategies to
the purpose and type of reading; compose logical and understandable
correspondence, descriptions, and explanations that meet acceptable standards
for grammar and spelling; analyze information gathered from formal and informal
presentations; determine when more information is needed and ask appropriate
questions to gain information; and prepare and deliver oral presentations for
the purpose of informing. Activities
range from reading assignments, collaborative work, formal and informal written
and oral reports, and interviews to library research and computer
application. Students will be assessed
by methods such as homework, quizzes, tests, class discussion, oral reports,
written summaries and reports, and a portfolio.