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English Department
Michelle McQuillan,
Chairperson
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English 9
Course Code: 103903, 103923, 103933, Prerequisites: Grade 8 English,
Credits: 1.0 English, Merit
This required course will help students develop strategies for reading
comprehension and will improve their vocabulary, language usage skills, and
writing skills. Students will also use critical reading and thinking skills
to analyze fiction (including novels) and non-fiction literary genres from
world literature. Students will have extensive opportunities to respond to
Selected Response questions, and to write brief constructed responses and
extended constructed responses reflective of the format and content of the
required English assessment
English 9 Accelerated Learning (AL)
Course Code: 103950, Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in English
9, Credits: .50, 1.0 Elective
English 9 AL provides students with additional instructional support to
ensure that they are successful on the required English assessment.
Textbook(s): Language of Literature; Language Network and/or Readers’
Handbook; and/or Language Arts Reading
Strategies |
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Honors English 9
Course Code: 103093, Prerequisites: 3. 0 or above in English 8 or
Honors English 8; MSA reading score: Advanced, Credits: 1.0 English, Merit
This course is designed for identified selected highly able students who
have met the prerequisites. The course will further develop student reading
and writing skills (See English 9) by enhancing the depth and complexity of
the core curriculum. Students will use critical thinking skills in analyzing
advanced/above-grade level texts. Course work will include advanced novel
study, a research/essay paper, and preparation for AP English.
Textbook(s): Language of Literature; Assigned novels; Language Network |
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English 10
Course Code: 104503, 104523, 104563, Prerequisites: English 9,
Credits: 1.0 English, Merit
This required course builds on students’ abilities in reading, writing,
listening and speaking through exploration of the guiding ideas or themes in
a variety of fiction (including novels) and non-fiction literature. Elements
of literature will be studied to enhance analysis and comprehension of
texts. Students will also have reading and writing experiences, with an
emphasis on reading informational text. Students will have extensive
opportunities to respond to selected response questions and to write
constructed responses reflective of the format and content of the required
English assessment.
English 10 Accelerated Learning (AL)
Course Code: 104550, 104553, Prerequisites: MSA Reading Score of
Basic or Below; D or E in previous English class; C at school discretion,
Credits: .50 , 1.0 Elective
Concurrent Enrollment Course: English 10 AL provides students with
additional instructional support to ensure that they are successful on the
required English assessment. Textbook(s): Language of Literature
and/or Readers’ Handbook; and/or Globe Fearon’s
Language Arts Reading Strategies; Language Network |
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Honors English 10
Course Code: 104093, Prerequisites: 3. 0 or above in English 9 or
Honors English 9; Grade 8 MSA reading score: Advanced, Credits: 1.0 English,
Merit
This course is designed for identified selected highly able students who
have met the prerequisites. The thrust of the course is on world literature,
with comparisons of literary selections from the periods of classical
mythology, the ancient world, the middle ages, the Renaissance, the
Enlightenment, the Romantic Period, and the twentieth century. Writing and
grammar skills are incorporated in the study of literature, and the seminar
approach is introduced. Course work will include advanced novel study, a
research/essay paper, and preparation for AP English. Textbook(s):
Language of Literature; Assigned novels; Language Network |
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English 11
Course Code: 105503, 105563, Prerequisites: English 10, Credits: 1.0
English, Merit
This required course gives the students an opportunity to explore a
thematic approach to the ideas found in the range of our national writing
from the Puritan Period to the Twentieth Century. The course reflects the
continued diversity inherent in our society as various literary genres
(poetry, short story, novel and drama) are shared using all facets of
language arts listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Vocabulary and
critical reading reflective of P/SAT will also be included. The study of
language will be incorporated into this year-long course.
Textbook(s): Language of Literature; assigned novels |
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English 12
Course Code: 106503, Prerequisites: English 11, Credits: 1.0 English,
Merit
This course gives the students an opportunity to explore a thematic
approach to the universal ideas found in world literature, literature of the
Commonwealth, and British literature. Selected fiction, non-fiction, poetry,
and drama will be explored using all facets of language arts - listening,
speaking, reading, and writing. Vocabulary and critical reading reflective
of the SAT will also be included. The course includes the study of language
usage and the writing process. Textbook(s): Language of
Literature: World Literature; Language of Literature: British Literature |
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English 12 w/Marketing
English 12
Course Code: 106503, Prerequisites: English 11, Credits: 1.0 English,
Merit
This course gives the students an opportunity to explore a thematic
approach to the universal ideas found in world literature, literature of the
Commonwealth, and British literature. Selected fiction, non-fiction, poetry,
and drama will be explored using all facets of language arts - listening,
speaking, reading, and writing. Vocabulary and critical reading reflective
of the SAT will also be included. The course includes the study of language
usage and the writing process. Textbook(s): Language of
Literature: World Literature; Language of Literature: British Literature
Marketing Education (Work) – Semester 1 & 2
Course Codes: Semester 1: 987001, 987003 Period 0; 987101, 987103
Period 1; 987201, 987203 Period 2; 987301, 987303 Period 3; 987401, 987403
Period 4; 987501, 987503 Period 5; 987601, 987603 Period 6; 987701, 987703
Period 7; 987801, 987803 Period 8; 987901, 987903 Period 9; Semester 2:
984112, 984113 Period 0; 984102, 984103 Period 1; 984202, 984203 Period 2;
984302, 984303 Period 3; 984402, 984403 Period 4; 984502, 984503 Period 5;
984602, 984603 Period 6; 984702, 984703 Period 7; 984802, 984803 Period 8;
984902, 984903 Period 9, Prerequisites: Concurrent Enrollment in Marketing
Education 1 or 2; Teacher Approval, Credits: .50 Completer
The work component allows students to participate in paid or unpaid
work-based learning opportunities where they are able to put into practice
the course content and academic skills they have learned in the classroom.
They attend school part of the day where they are concurrently enrolled in
Marketing Education 1or 2 and are then employed up to three periods per day
in supervised and approved positions in private industry and local
businesses. Textbook(s): None |
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College Summit
Course Code: 135003,
Prerequisites: Approval from Principal and College Summit Advisor or
Coordinator, Credits: 1.0 Elective
This purpose of the College Summit class is to prepare seniors for
successful life after high school, including the college application process
and employment opportunities. Students identify and articulate their plans
for post-secondary activity - college attendance, work, military,
apprenticeship, etc. - and develop a Senior Portfolio of materials (college
application, personal statement, action plan, college list, recommendations,
scholarship application, job application, etc.) that will enable them to
gain acceptance into the post-secondary program/activity of their choice.
Students learn how to effectively advocate for themselves and how to promote
their personal strengths. Students gain access to personalized technology
tools and receive their own book/planner that provides direction for
navigating the post-secondary planning process. Textbook(s):
College Summit Navigator |
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Journalism 2 - Newspaper
Course Code: 121103, 121123, 121133, Prerequisites: Journalism 1,
Credits: 1.0 Elective, Merit
This course provides students with functional activities involved in
newspaper production. Reporting, newsgathering, advertising, and photography
will be among the topics explored. Textbook(s): Journalism Today |
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Journalism 2 - Literary Magazine
Course Code: 121303, 121323, 121333, Prerequisites: Journalism 1,
Credits: 1.0 Elective, Merit
Students in this course will practice those techniques necessary to
publishing a literary magazine. The class will be responsible for devising a
thematic concept for each issue; soliciting, generating, and editing copy;
developing a suitable publication format; meeting funding needs; and
distribution. Textbook(s): Writer’s Craft |
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Journalism 2 - Yearbook
Course Code: 121203, 121223, 121233, Prerequisites: Journalism 1,
Credits: 1.0 Elective, Merit
Problems and procedures necessary to the development, printing, and
distribution of a yearbook form the basis of this course. Students will also
devise a theme for the yearbook and undertake necessary funding activities
to ensure its solvency. Textbook(s): Curriculum Framework |
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Drama 1
Course Code: 129003, Prerequisites: None, Credits: 1.0 Fine Art
Drama 1 is the introductory course in a three-course series designed to
introduce and develop skills and experiences useful to students having an
interest in and/or an aptitude for drama. Textbook(s): Stage
and School |
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Drama 2
Course Code: 129103, Prerequisites: Drama 1, Credits: 1.0 Fine Art,
Merit
Drama 2 is the second course in a three-course series during which the
students will experience techniques of oral interpretation, the nature of
technical theater, and study theatre history to Elizabethan times.
Textbook(s): Stage and School |
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TV Production 1
Course Code: 760103 single period, 760303 double period, 771203 2
credits, Prerequisites: None, Credits: 1.0 - 2.0 Fine Art
This introductory course offers the student the opportunity to assist in
the direction and production of television programs. This course is an
introduction to television. It will acquaint students with the techniques
and problems of television production through application of theory and
methods. The course will survey all aspects of television production from
camera operation to directing. The students will cover the basic elements
needed for a production including script writing. Practical application of
these theories is provided through the student productions in the television
studio. Textbook(s): TBA |
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TV Production 2
Course Code: 760203 single period, 760403 double period,
Prerequisites: Television Production 1, Credits: 1.0 - 2.0 Fine Art, Merit
This advanced course offers the student increased opportunities to
assist in the direction and production of instructional, television
programs. Practical application of theory and techniques will be stressed.
Students in the class will assist the school and faculty with the production
of television programs in the television studio. Textbook(s): TBA |
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TV Production 3 |
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