Creative Writing ( 0.5 credit )
Students will be inspired by discussions of famous works to write their own fiction , poetry , creative nonfiction , scripts , and songs . Each class session will begin with a shared prompt designed to work towards larger projects ranging from the performance of an original poem in a class slam poetry contest to a series of memoirs inspired by meaningful objects in each writer ’ s life . After sampling an assortment of genres , each student will choose a writer to emulate and work to create a longer final project in their style . This class is a wonderful opportunity for students looking to take risks and push their writing to the next level .
Composition Writing ( 0.5 credit )
English Composition is a college preparatory writing course that teaches various forms of the essay and composition to provide students with the tools to think and write about texts , images and ideas . The course will help students stretch as a writers and bring more of their individual personalities and thinking into their writing . Upon successful completion of this course , students will be able to express themselves more capably and confidently in writing across the curriculum . Through the essay assignments , students will gain experience writing personal narratives , crafting persuasive arguments and employing critical thinking . Grammar , vocabulary and style will be addressed in several ways throughout the semester .
Senior English A ( 0.5 credit )
This course is designed for those students who plan to enter the workforce , military , vocational or community college directly after graduation . Students will read a combination of fiction and nonfiction as well as develop the writing and critical thinking skills necessary for the adult world . Students ’ individual post graduation plans will be incorporated into the classroom , so that they can cultivate and refine their career goals . A focus on the skills represented on the Accuplacer Test will also be a part of this course .
Senior English B ( 0.5 credit )
This course is a continuation of Senior English A for those students who plan to enter the workforce , military , vocational or community college directly after graduation . Students will read a combination of fiction and nonfiction as well as develop the writing and critical thinking skills necessary for the adult world . Students ’ individual post graduation plans will be incorporated into the classroom , so that they can cultivate and refine their career goals . A focus on the skills represented on the Accuplacer Test will also be a part of this course .
FOREIGN LANGUAGE
In the Foreign Language Department , the student will develop the four basic skills of a language — listening , speaking , reading and writing — and expand his or her knowledge and awareness of related culture , history and literature . In order to progress to the next course in a foreign language , a student must pass the prerequisite course with a grade of C- or better . If a student passes a course with a grade less than C- , he or she will receive credit for the course but cannot take the next sequential course without the instructor ’ s permission . Every effort will be made to offer all the courses listed below , but some courses may not be offered due to limited student requests and space or staff conflicts .
Courses in order that they appear in this section
( there is no graduation requirement for Foreign Language , # NCAA approved )
Honors Arabic I # Honors Arabic II # Honors Arabic III Honors Chinese I # Honors Chinese II # Honors Chinese III # Honors Chinese IV # AP Chinese # Latin I # Latin II # Honors Latin III # Latin III / IV # AP Latin # Honors Homeric Greek I # Honors Homeric Greek II # Honors Homeric Greek III # Honors French I # French I # Honors French II # French II # Honors French III # French III # Honors French IV # Honors French V # AP French # Honors German I # German I # Honors German II # German II # Honors German III / IV # Honors Spanish I # Spanish I # Honors Spanish II # Spanish II # Honors Spanish III # Spanish III # Honors Spanish IV # Honors Spanish V # AP Spanish #
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