ENGLISH
ENGLISH 9 -- Grade 9 -- 1 unit of credit
Course Objectives:
English 9 is a study of literature and writing based on an investigation of literary themes and patterns in fiction, nonfiction, poetry and drama. Instruction will focus on refining reading strategies; developing the ability to analyze and interpret literary texts; increasing vocabulary and developing word attack strategies; and communicating and extending understanding. The student will respond to, analyze and interpret literary texts in class discussion, projects and presentations, reading journal entries, formal paragraphs and essays, and informal writing. Writing instruction will focus on refining, developing and applying writing process strategies with formal paragraphs and essays required. Outside reading, writing, speaking, listening, discussion, class participation, creative writing, reports, logs, journal entries, self-evaluation, presentations and projects will be required.
HONORS ENGLISH 9 -- Grade 9 -- 1.25 units of credit
Course Objectives:
Honors English 9 is an integrated study of literature and writing based on an intensive investigation of literary themes and patterns in fiction, nonfiction, poetry and drama. Instruction will focus on refining reading strategies; developing an ability to analyze and interpret literary texts; increasing vocabulary and developing work attack strategies; and communicating and extending understanding. The student will respond to, analyze and interpret literary texts in class discussion, projects and presentations, reading journal entries, formal paragraphs and essays, and informal writing. Writing instruction will focus on refining, developing and applying writing process strategies with formal paragraphs and essays required. Outside reading, writing, speaking, listening, discussion, class participation, creative writing, reports, logs, journal entries, self-evaluation, presentations and projects will be required.
A requirement for enrollment in the course is the student’s participation in a summer reading program. This will include the reading of three literary works and the completion of written or creative assignments related to those works, prior to the start of the school year.
Honors English courses are excellent preparation for advanced placement English in the senior year and for other advanced placement and proficiency opportunities in college.
Students are placed in English levels based on ability, previous experience, teacher recommendation and education and career goals.
HONORS ENGLISH 10 -- Grade 10 -- 1.25 units of credit
Course Objectives:
Honors English 10 is an integrated study of literature and writing based on an intensive investigation of literary themes and patterns in fiction, nonfiction, poetry and drama. Instruction will focus on refining reading strategies; developing the ability to analyze and interpret literary texts; increasing vocabulary and developing work attack strategies; and communicating and extending understanding. The student will respond to, analyze and interpret literary texts in class discussion, projects and presentations, reading journal entries, formal paragraphs and essays, and informal writing. Writing instruction will focus on refining, developing and applying writing process strategies with formal essays required. Outside reading, writing, speaking, listening, discussion, class participation, reports, logs, creative writing, journal entries, self-evaluation, presentations and projects will be required.
A requirement for enrollment in the course is the student’s participation in a summer reading program. This will include the reading of three literary works and the completion of written or creative assignments related to those works, prior to the start of the school year.
Honors English courses are excellent preparation for advanced placement English in the senior year and for other advanced placement and proficiency opportunities in college.
Students are placed in English levels based on ability, previous experience, teacher recommendation and education and career goals.
ENGLISH 10 -- Grade 10 -- 1 unit of credit
Course Objectives:
English 10 is an integrated studies of literature and writing based on an investigation of literary themes and patterns in fiction, nonfiction, poetry and drama. Instruction will focus on refining reading strategies; developing the ability to analyze and interpret literary texts; increasing vocabulary and developing work attack strategies; and communicating and extending understanding. The student will respond to, analyze and interpret literary texts in class discussion, projects and presentations, reading journal entries, formal paragraphs and essays, and informal writing. Writing instructions will focus on refining, developing and applying writing process strategies with formal essays required. Outside reading, writing, speaking, listening, discussion, class participation, reports, logs, creative writing, journal entries, self-evaluation, presentations and projects will be required.
HONORS ENGLISH 11 -- Grade -- 1.25 units of credit
Course Objectives:
Honors English 11 is an integrated study of literature and writing based on an intensive investigation of literary themes and patterns in American fiction, nonfiction, poetry and drama. Major American authors and literary works, the development of American literature, literary periods and developments, and the relationship between American history and literature will be studied. Instruction will focus on refining reading strategies; developing the ability to analyze and interpret literary texts; increasing vocabulary and developing word attack strategies; and communicating and extending understanding. The student will respond to, analyze and interpret literary texts in class discussion, projects and presentations, reading journal entries, formal paragraphs and essays, and informal writing. Writing instruction will focus on refining, developing and applying writing process strategies with formal essays required. Outside reading, writing, speaking, listening, discussion, class participation, reports, logs, journal entries, creative writing, self-evaluation, presentations and projects will be required.
A requirement for enrollment in the course is the student’s participation in a summer reading program. This will include the reading of three literary works and the completion of written or creative assignments related to those works, prior to the start of the school year.
Honors English courses are excellent preparation for advanced placement English in the senior year and for other advanced placement and proficiency opportunities in college.
Students are placed in English levels based on ability, previous experience, teacher recommendation and education and career goals.
ENGLISH 11 -- Grade 11 -- 1 unit of credit
Course Objectives:
11 English 1 is an integrated study of literature and writing based on an investigation of literary themes and patterns in American fiction, nonfiction, poetry and drama. Major American authors an literary works, the development of American literature, literary periods and developments, and the relationship between American history and literature will be studied. Instruction will focus on refining reading strategies; developing the ability to analyze and interpret literary texts; increasing vocabulary and developing word attack strategies; and communicating and extending understanding. The student will respond to, analyze and interpret literary texts in class discussion, projects and presentations, reading journal entries, formal paragraphs and essays, and informal writing. Writing instruction will focus on refining, developing and applying writing process strategies with formal essays required. Outside reading, writing, speaking, listening, discussion, class participation, reports, logs, journal entries, creative writing, self-evaluation, presentations and projects will be required.
11 English 1 is offered at an accelerated pace for those students who intend to pursue a college education after graduation.
Students are placed in English levels based on ability, previous experience, teacher recommendation and education and career goals.
HONORS ENGLISH 12 -- Grade 12 -- 1.25 units of credit
Course Objectives:
Honors English 12 is an integrated study of literature and writing based on an intensive investigation of literary themes and patterns in English and world fiction, nonfiction, poetry and drama. Major authors and literary works, the development of literature and literary genres, literary periods and developments, and the relationship between history and literature will be studied. Instruction will focus on refining reading strategies; developing the ability to analyze and interpret literary texts; increasing vocabulary and developing word attack strategies; and communicating and extending understanding. The student will respond to analyze and interpret literary texts in class discussion projects and presentations, reading journal entries, formal paragraphs and essays, and informal writing. Writing instruction will focus on refining, developing and applying writing process strategies with formal essays required. Outside reading, writing, speaking, creative writing, listening, discussion, class participation, reports, logs, journal entries, self-evaluation, presentations and projects will be required.
A requirement for enrollment in the course is the student’s participation in a summer reading program. This will include the reading of three literary works and the completion of written or creative assignments related to those works, prior to the start of the school year.
Students are placed in English levels based on ability, previous experience, teacher recommendation and education and career goals.
ENGLISH 12 -- Grade 12 -- 1 unit of credit
Course Objectives:
12 English 1 is an integrated study of literature and writing based on an investigation of literary themes and patterns in English and world fiction, nonfiction, poetry and drama. Major authors and literary works, the development of literature and literary genres, literary periods and developments, and the relationship between history and literature will be studied. Instruction will focus on refining reading strategies; developing the ability to analyze and interpret literary texts; increasing vocabulary and developing word attack strategies; and communicating and extending understanding. The student will respond to, analyze and interpret literary texts in class discussion, projects and presentations, reading journal entries, formal paragraphs and essays, and informal writing. Writing instruction will focus on refining, developing and applying in writing process strategies with formal essays required. Outside reading, writing, speaking, creative writing, listening, discussion, class participation, reports, logs, journal entries, self-evaluation, presentations and projects will be required.
12 English 1 is offered at an accelerated pace for those students who intend to pursue a college education after graduation.
Students are placed in English levels based on ability, previous experience, teacher recommendation and education and career goals.
YEARBOOK -- Grade 10, 11, 12 -- .50 unit of credit
Course Objectives:
Students will learn the basic skills needed to design and publish the W.H.S. Yearbook and will be responsible for all aspects of production. Students will develop the skills, organizational skills and financial awareness in cooperative hands-on setting. This is an elective Language Arts course and may not be used to fulfill the Language Arts requirement for graduation, but does help fill the elective credit requirements. This is a full year course.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT ENGLISH -- Grade 12 -- 1.25 units of credit
Course Objectives:
Advanced Placement English is an integrated college level study of literature and writing based on an intensive investigation of literacy themes and patterns in English and world fiction, nonfiction, poetry and drama. Major authors and literary works, the development of literature and literary genres, literary periods and developments, and the relationship between history and literature will be studied. Instructions will focus on refining reading strategies; developing the ability to analyze and interpret literacy texts; increasing vocabulary and developing word attack strategies; and communicating and extending understanding. The student will respond to presentations, reading journal entries, formal paragraphs and essays, and informal writing. Writing instruction will focus on refining, developing and applying writing process strategies with formal essays required.
The Advanced Placement Examination of the College Board will be offered. (Colleges and universities establish their own policies for accounting the results of the Advanced Placement Test).
Students are placed in appropriate levels of English based on ability, previous experience, teacher recommendation and education and career goals.
INTERVENTION ENGLISHGrades 9,10,11,12
SPE 859, 861 1 Unit of Credit
These courses are for the student whose IEP (Individualized Education Program) specifies that he/she needs a more restrictive resource room setting for his/her English instruction. The level of English will be individualized to the student’s developmental level while still following the appropriate course of study.