Students study the fundamental skills of grammar, writing, and literature in this course. Emphasis is placed on the following study areas: vocabulary development, spelling, grammar usage, sentence structure, basic writing skills, general literacy, and use of reference tools through writing and computer technology. The curriculum is designed to aid students in successful completion of the state mandated English I End of Course examination.

English I honors offers a combination of advanced grammar and composition skills along with a survey study of literature including selections from American, English, and world literature. The curriculum is designed to aid students in successful completion of the state mandated English I End of Course examination. Honors standards and expectations will apply.

English II begins with a short review of basic elements of grammar and introduces those advanced elements of grammar not completed in English Composition skills in usage, punctuation, and sentence structure are reinforced through writing assignments and comprehensive grammar exercises designed to aid students in successful completion of the course as well as successful completion of the state mandated English II End of Course examination.

Students will perform at a rigorous academic level in order to master the reading, analysis, and synthesis of complex texts with understanding and enhancement. The curriculum is designed to aid students in successful completion of the course as well as the state mandated English II End of Course examination. Honors standards and expectations will apply.

student reinforces his/her prior knowledge of writing mechanics through a variety of writing styles, with an emphasis placed upon argumentative, analytical, and narrative writing. Emphasis is also placed upon strengthening vocabulary skills, including but not limited to academic vocabulary. Writing focus includes constructed response, reason, example, description, incident, and point of view.

Students will perform at a rigorous academic level in order to master the reading, analysis, and synthesis of complex texts with understanding and enhancement. Emphasis is also placed upon strengthening academic vocabulary skills, Writing focus includes constructed response, reason, example, description, incident, and point of view. Honors standards and expectations will apply.

AP English Language and Composition is a rigorous course that provides students with a challenging learning experience equivalent to an introductory college level rhetoric and composition course. Students enrolling are expected to have mastered skills in reading and writing standard English and should assume considerable responsibility for the amount of reading and writing they do. The emphasis of the course is the analytical and argumentative writing that forms the basis of academic and professional communication, as well as the personal and refl ective writing that fosters the development of writing facility in any context. Students will become more effective and confi dent writers in their college courses across the curriculum and in their professional and personal lives. Students will be prepared to take the AP exam and those who score a 3 or above will earn college credit. Fees will apply.

College English Composition is a rigorous, year-long course that provides students with a challenging learning experience. Students will learn how to understand and evaluate works of fi ction, poetry, and drama from various periods and cultures. Students will read literary works and write essays to explain and support an analysis of them. Students will be prepared to take the AP exam and those who score a 3 or above will earn college credit. Fees will apply.

This course includes the study of writing skills and grammar usage. Emphasis is placed on vocabulary. World and English literature selections are covered. This credit satisfi es the requirement for a student’s fourth English course.

This course includes a brief review of grammar usage with intensive study and practice of writing skills, particularly critical or evaluative writing. It also includes a survey of English and World literature (all literary genres). Honors standards and expectations will apply.

College English Composition is a rigorous course that provides students with a challenging learning experience. The emphasis of the course is the analytical and argumentative writing that forms the basis of academic and professional communication, as well as the personal and refl ective writing that fosters the development of writing facility in any context. Students must meet current college guidelines on the ACT. Students will earn college credit through dual enrollment with the successful completion of this class. Fees will apply.

College English Composition is a rigorous course that provides students with a challenging learning experience. The emphasis of the course is the analytical and argumentative writing that forms the basis of academic and professional communication, as well as the personal and refl ective writing that fosters the development of writing facility in any context. Students must meet current college guidelines on the ACT. Students will earn college credit through dual enrollment with the successful completion of this class. Fees will apply.