are designed for a one elective-credit course.  This course may be repeated by a student on subsequent offerings, the required level of student proficiency increases, but the need for remediation remains.  This course may NOT be used as one of the four English credits needed to meet graduation requirements. All Level 1 and some Level 2 FSA students MUST take this course. PREREQUISITE: Demonstrated need and/or teacher recommendation.  Placement through Academic Improvement Plan (AIP), Individuali

English I provides instruction in the Language Arts standards of reading, writing, speaking, listening, viewing, language, and literature.  It offers instruction in reading and vocabulary necessary for comprehension of printed materials; research; the writing of effective paragraphs and    multi- paragraph papers, with emphasis on all stages of the writing process in prepared or timed form (pre-writing, drafting, revising, editing and publishing); speech instruction including formal and informal

Students follow the same curriculum as Regular English I with added emphasis on Language Development, interactive strategies, visuals and other ESOL accommodations made to help ELL students reach their academic potential while developing their English proficiency: ELL students are given extra time to complete exams & may use translation dictionaries at any time.

:The Cambridge International AS Level General Paper encourages learners to develop a maturity of critical thought and argument, and a mastery of expression in the English language. These are all skills of great use for university level study. The syllabus draws on topics from across the school curriculum, and learners are able to draw upon knowledge and understanding gained from study of other subjects. \*Description courtesy of Cambridge International Examinations.

English II provides instruction in the Language Arts strands of reading, writing, speaking, listening, viewing, language, and literature. Content includes instruction in reading literature and vocabulary necessary to comprehend printed materials; the writing of essays for various purposes and audiences, using literary and non-literary subjects; prepared and timed writings, utilizing all elements of the writing process where appropriate (pre-writing, drafting, revising, editing and publishing), e

Students follow the same curriculum as Regular English II with added emphasis on Language Development, interactive strategies, visuals and other ESOL accommodations made to help ELL students reach their academic potential while developing their English proficiency. ELL students are given extra time to complete exams & may use translation dictionaries at any time.

English III provides instruction in the Language Arts strands of reading, writing, speaking, listening, viewing, language, and literature. Composition instruction includes frequent practice in writing various types of multi-paragraph papers, including documented papers/projects.   Referencing and summarizing skills will be stressed as well as all phases of the writing process (pre-writing, drafting, revising, editing and publishing). The course will include the analysis of representative example

Students follow the same curriculum as Regular English III with added emphasis on Language Development, interactive strategies, visuals and other ESOL accommodations made to help ELL students reach their academic potential while developing their English proficiency: ELL students are given extra time to complete exams & may use translation dictionaries at any time.

Cambridge International AS and A Level English Language gives learners the opportunity to study English language and its use in contemporary communication. It aims to encourage a critical response to texts in a range of forms, styles and contexts, and to promote skills of communication, reading, research and analysis. Through their study, learners will develop an ability to read and analyze material, gaining further knowledge and understanding of English language features and issues, and writing

English IV provides instruction in the critical analysis of representative examples from British literature, as they reflect changes in the language and the development of the literary traditions of the English language.  Writing experiences are structured to provide practice in real- life writing situations likely to be encountered beyond secondary school, including technical, creative, and traditional   modes.  Opportunity is provided to extend speaking, viewing, observing, researching, and li

Students follow the same curriculum as Regular English IV with added emphasis on Language Development, interactive strategies, visuals and other ESOL accommodations made to help ELL students reach their academic potential while developing their English proficiency: ELL students are given extra time to complete exams & may use translation dictionaries at any time.