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Basic Reading and Writing I-IVUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Provides development of fundamental skills in all areas of English/Language Arts in a language lab setting, including drill and practice opportunities in writing, organizing, speaking, reading, and thinking. This course includes practice for various required state assessments.
English ESOL I - IVUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
I. Offers a basic English grammar and vocabulary practice for speakers of other languages. Emphasizes comprehension and production of spoken and written English and focuses on interpersonal communication skills and United States culture.
 
II. Integrates listening and speaking, writing, grammar and usage, literature and United States culture in an English course for speakers of other languages. Emphasizes interpersonal communication of ideas, cognitive-academic language proficiency and the development of grammar and usage skills in written and spoken communication.
 
III. Emphasizes descriptive, personal narrative, and expository writing and includes grammar, mechanics, and usage in written assignments for speakers of other languages. Covers authors and selections from world literature such as poetry, short stories, novels, drama, and mythology. Stresses vocabulary development and requires writing assignments on academic topics as well as personal narratives.
 
IV. Provides thorough review and further development of writing and speaking of English as an additional language. Emphasizes the processes of speaking and writing, including planning, drafting, and revising. Focuses on different modes of discourse: expository, persuasive, narrative and descriptive. Covers grammar, mechanics, usage, and spelling and develops vocabulary and comprehension skills necessary for advanced communication.
Advanced Placement Language/Composition Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).

This is a college-level course meant to prepare students for the AP test given in the spring.  A great deal of reading and numerous essays are required.  Students should be aware of the workload before they choose to take an AP class.

Advanced Placement Literature/CompositionUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).

This is a college-level course meant to prepare students for the AP test given in the spring.  A great deal of reading and numerous essays are required.  Students should be aware of the workload before they choose to take an AP class.

Advanced CompositionUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Provides review and further exploration of the writing process, including planning, drafting, and revising. Emphasis on research skills and essay composition and includes expository, persuasive, narrative, and descriptive writing.
Oral/Written Communication (Speech) Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Focuses on thinking, organizing, communicating and covers methods to develop and arrange ideas and information in written form for oral delivery. Emphasis on writing skills and public speaking.
Journalism I-IV Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Explore journalistic writing through analysis of newspapers, yearbooks, literary magazines and broadcast journalism publications. Concentration on purpose, influence, and structure, and language arts.
Speech/Forensics I-IV Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Introduces critical thinking and speaking skills through the study of forensic speaking, including extemporaneous speaking, oration, and interpretation of literature and debate. Emphasizes an understanding of various forensic speaking formats while applying reasoning, research, and delivery skills. 
Literature & History of the New Testament EraUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
The purpose of the course is to study the New Testament and to familiarize students with the contents of the New Testament, the history recorded by the New Testament, the literary style and structure of the New Testament, the customs and cultures of the peoples and societies recorded in the New Testament and the influence of the New Testament upon law, history, government, literature, art, music, customs, morals, values, and culture.  The topics may include the historical background and events of the period; the life of Jesus of Nazareth; the parables of Jesus; the life and travels of Paul; and the influence of New Testament history and literature on subsequent art, music, literature, law, and events.
Writer's WorkshopUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
“This semester-long course focuses on writing for publication in the genre of fiction.  The purpose of this class is to encourage students to cultivate the habits, attitudes, and flexibility of a professional writer in a professional writing community.  Students will practice writing like a reader and reading like a writer.  Students will be expected to enter final products into professional and/or student contests, confer with the instructor, participate in writer response groups, read contemporary published authors, keep and regularly write in a writer’s notebook, and experiment with and revise writing routinely.”
Honor's Advanced CompositionUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
This course is designed for students who already have a solid foundation of grammar and mechanics and who want to further develop their writing skills for college.  This course will develop advanced stylistic principles and grammar.
Grammar and CompositionUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
This course is designed for students who want to improve their writing but who do not feel that they have a solid foundation in grammar, punctuation, and essay development.  This course will teach the basic principles of grammar, mechanics, and style.