Language Arts
Language Arts 10 4601 (LA) 10
This course is designed to emphasize reading comprehension, writing, and methods of inquiry as found in the core. The course will focus on the processes, skills, and strategies for effective communication in all its forms.
*Class fee $10
Language Arts 10 H 4602 (LA) 10
Prerequisite: Instructor approval
This course is designed for students who qualify for more advanced instruction in reading comprehension, writing, and methods of inquiry as found in the core. This course will focus on the processes, skills, and strategies for effective communication in all its forms.
*Class fee $20
Language Arts 11 4611 (LA) 11
This course is designed to emphasize reading comprehension, writing, and methods of inquiry as found in the core. The course will focus on the processes, skills, and strategies for effective communication in all its forms, with an emphasis on American literary texts.
Language Arts 11 H 4612 (LA) 11
Prerequisite: Instructor approval
This course is designed for students who qualify for more advanced instruction in reading comprehension, writing, and methods of inquiry as found in the core. This course will focus on the processes, skills, and strategies for effective communication in all its forms, with an emphasis on American literary texts. The course also prepares students for college entrance exams (e.g. ACT, SAT).
*3 paper back books required (they can be used)
English Language and Composition AP 4631 (LA, Sr. LA) 11, 12
Prerequisite: Instructor approval
This is an accelerated course designed to increase students’ abilities as skilled readers of prose in a variety of genres. Students will write narrative, expository, and argumentative papers. The course emphasizes non-fiction reading and writing and is a good companion class to AP US History. University credit can be earned with a successful performance on the Advanced Placement exam.
Language Arts 12 CP 4622 (Sr. LA) 12
Prerequisite: Instructor approval
This course is designed for students who plan to attend college. The course stresses reading, vocabulary, writing, and analytical skills necessary for college success. The course content includes an introduction to British literature and experience in research.
English Literature and Composition AP 4630 (LA, Sr. LA) 11, 12
Prerequisite: Instructor approval
This is an accelerated course designed to increase students’ abilities as skilled readers of literary text and poetry in a variety of genres. Students will critically read literature selections and write analytically about what they have read. The course emphasizes literary analysis of fiction, non-fiction, and poetry. University credit can be earned with a successful performance on the Advanced Placement exam.
Journalism 1 4640 (Sr. LA) 10-12
This course is designed to train students in newspaper writing and reading. Interviewing, writing, and editing are emphasized. Students produce a class newspaper.
Mythology 1 4651 (Sr. LA) 11, 12
This is a survey course in mythological literature. Plays and myths are the major emphasis. Cultural history, vocabulary building, and writing assignments are related to the course content. A research project is one of the course requirements.
Shakespeare 4650 (Sr. LA) 11, 12
This course is designed as an introduction to reading and studying the plays and sonnets of Shakespeare. The course explores universal themes, character development, literary interpretation, and culture. Students will write persuasive compositions in which they support arguments and refute counter arguments.
Humanities 4652 (Sr. LA) 11, 12
This course is designed as an interdisciplinary study (art, music, history, literature, religions, and philosophy) of world cultures. Activities and field trips are part of the course. Writing assignments are required and related to course content.
Creative Writing 1 4655 (Sr. LA) 10-12
This course is designed as an introduction to imaginative writing. The study and writing of personal experiences, character sketches, short fiction, and poetry are emphasized. Students have the opportunity to prepare manuscripts for publication, awards, and scholarships.
Creative Writing 2 4656 (Sr. LA) 10-12
Prerequisite: Creative Writing 1
This course is designed to emphasize imaginative writing through the study and writing of longer fiction, one-act plays, and poetry. Students have the opportunity to prepare manuscripts for publication, awards, and scholarships.
Professional Reading and Writing 4624 (Sr. LA) 12
(Real World Writing)
This course is designed to introduce students to technical and professional communication and its application to problem solving. Students will identify objectives, analyze audiences and produce oral and written communication within specialized genres to solve a problem. At all stages of the writing process students will work in teams to research, plan, draft, edit, review and revise their documents. Ethics, cultural awareness, and civic responsibility will guide research and decision making throughout the course.
Fantasy and Science Fiction-An Examination of Genre 4661 (Sr. LA) 12
This course is designed for students who devour science fiction and fantasy in their spare time. The curriculum will include short stories, novels, plays, and essays (some non-fiction) of the genre. The course goals will use science fiction and fantasy texts to increase reading and comprehension skills, broaden thinking and analysis skills, improve writing skills, and build a community of similar interests.
Business Communications 1 8305 (CTE, Sr.LA) 11, 12
This course will teach students to communicate in a clear, courteous, concise, and correct manner on both personal and professional levels. Competency will be developed in oral, written, social, technological, employment, and organizational communication. Listening skills will be incorporated throughout the semester. The overriding goal is to provide students with a solid communication base so they are able to function effectively in any course of study and in our global society. This course may satisfy the Language Arts requirement for seniors. Participation in the FBLA youth organization may be an
integral part of this course.
Business Communications 2 8319 (CTE, Sr.LA) 11, 12
Prerequisite: Business Communications 1
This advanced course will build upon the skills acquired in Business Communications I. Students will focus on additional methods of constructive communication skills. Competency will again be developed in oral, written, social, technological, employment, and organizational communication with listening skills incorporated throughout the semester. The goal is to provide students with a practical, proficient portfolio consisting of a resume, job application, and an oral presentation. Students will complete the course with a greater understanding of the impact of technology. Composition of business memos, reports, and other written communications will provide practical applications and training in proper sentence structure, correct grammar usage, and formatting principles. Participation in the FBLA youth organization may be an integral part of this course.
Comm 1010 Elements of Effective Communication 9829 (Sr. LA,) 11, 12
Listening, verbal & nonverbal messages, negotiation, conflict management, and diversity in workplace and interpersonal settings. Communication theory and practice applied in small group, writing, and electronic and verbal presentation assignments.
*Concurrent Class, Concurrent enrollment classes require students to purchase their own textbooks.
COMM 1020 Principles/ Public Speaking 9830 ( Sr. LA) 11, 12
This course covers preparing and delivering speeches for civic and professional occasions. It involves basic theory & skills practice, including audience analysis, anxiety management critical listening, supporting claims with evidence, persuasion, motivation, delivery.
*Concurrent Class, Concurrent enrollment classes require students to purchase their own textbooks.
ENGL 1010 Intro to Writing 9600 (Sr. LA) 12
Prerequisite: Placement test
Development of critical literacies – reading, writing, and thinking- using methods of knowledge making: including personal, collaborative, visual, and textual methods. Promote awareness of rhetorical strategis as they apply to a variety of socio-cultural contexts.
*Concurrent Class, Concurrent enrollment classes require students to purchase their own textbooks.
School Newspaper Staff 4642 (Sr. LA) 10-12
Prerequisite: Journalism 1 and/or Instructor approval
This course publishes the school newspaper and studies trends and issues in journalism.
This course is designed to emphasize reading comprehension, writing, and methods of inquiry as found in the core. The course will focus on the processes, skills, and strategies for effective communication in all its forms.
*Class fee $10
Language Arts 10 H 4602 (LA) 10
Prerequisite: Instructor approval
This course is designed for students who qualify for more advanced instruction in reading comprehension, writing, and methods of inquiry as found in the core. This course will focus on the processes, skills, and strategies for effective communication in all its forms.
*Class fee $20
Language Arts 11 4611 (LA) 11
This course is designed to emphasize reading comprehension, writing, and methods of inquiry as found in the core. The course will focus on the processes, skills, and strategies for effective communication in all its forms, with an emphasis on American literary texts.
Language Arts 11 H 4612 (LA) 11
Prerequisite: Instructor approval
This course is designed for students who qualify for more advanced instruction in reading comprehension, writing, and methods of inquiry as found in the core. This course will focus on the processes, skills, and strategies for effective communication in all its forms, with an emphasis on American literary texts. The course also prepares students for college entrance exams (e.g. ACT, SAT).
*3 paper back books required (they can be used)
English Language and Composition AP 4631 (LA, Sr. LA) 11, 12
Prerequisite: Instructor approval
This is an accelerated course designed to increase students’ abilities as skilled readers of prose in a variety of genres. Students will write narrative, expository, and argumentative papers. The course emphasizes non-fiction reading and writing and is a good companion class to AP US History. University credit can be earned with a successful performance on the Advanced Placement exam.
Language Arts 12 CP 4622 (Sr. LA) 12
Prerequisite: Instructor approval
This course is designed for students who plan to attend college. The course stresses reading, vocabulary, writing, and analytical skills necessary for college success. The course content includes an introduction to British literature and experience in research.
English Literature and Composition AP 4630 (LA, Sr. LA) 11, 12
Prerequisite: Instructor approval
This is an accelerated course designed to increase students’ abilities as skilled readers of literary text and poetry in a variety of genres. Students will critically read literature selections and write analytically about what they have read. The course emphasizes literary analysis of fiction, non-fiction, and poetry. University credit can be earned with a successful performance on the Advanced Placement exam.
Journalism 1 4640 (Sr. LA) 10-12
This course is designed to train students in newspaper writing and reading. Interviewing, writing, and editing are emphasized. Students produce a class newspaper.
Mythology 1 4651 (Sr. LA) 11, 12
This is a survey course in mythological literature. Plays and myths are the major emphasis. Cultural history, vocabulary building, and writing assignments are related to the course content. A research project is one of the course requirements.
Shakespeare 4650 (Sr. LA) 11, 12
This course is designed as an introduction to reading and studying the plays and sonnets of Shakespeare. The course explores universal themes, character development, literary interpretation, and culture. Students will write persuasive compositions in which they support arguments and refute counter arguments.
Humanities 4652 (Sr. LA) 11, 12
This course is designed as an interdisciplinary study (art, music, history, literature, religions, and philosophy) of world cultures. Activities and field trips are part of the course. Writing assignments are required and related to course content.
Creative Writing 1 4655 (Sr. LA) 10-12
This course is designed as an introduction to imaginative writing. The study and writing of personal experiences, character sketches, short fiction, and poetry are emphasized. Students have the opportunity to prepare manuscripts for publication, awards, and scholarships.
Creative Writing 2 4656 (Sr. LA) 10-12
Prerequisite: Creative Writing 1
This course is designed to emphasize imaginative writing through the study and writing of longer fiction, one-act plays, and poetry. Students have the opportunity to prepare manuscripts for publication, awards, and scholarships.
Professional Reading and Writing 4624 (Sr. LA) 12
(Real World Writing)
This course is designed to introduce students to technical and professional communication and its application to problem solving. Students will identify objectives, analyze audiences and produce oral and written communication within specialized genres to solve a problem. At all stages of the writing process students will work in teams to research, plan, draft, edit, review and revise their documents. Ethics, cultural awareness, and civic responsibility will guide research and decision making throughout the course.
Fantasy and Science Fiction-An Examination of Genre 4661 (Sr. LA) 12
This course is designed for students who devour science fiction and fantasy in their spare time. The curriculum will include short stories, novels, plays, and essays (some non-fiction) of the genre. The course goals will use science fiction and fantasy texts to increase reading and comprehension skills, broaden thinking and analysis skills, improve writing skills, and build a community of similar interests.
Business Communications 1 8305 (CTE, Sr.LA) 11, 12
This course will teach students to communicate in a clear, courteous, concise, and correct manner on both personal and professional levels. Competency will be developed in oral, written, social, technological, employment, and organizational communication. Listening skills will be incorporated throughout the semester. The overriding goal is to provide students with a solid communication base so they are able to function effectively in any course of study and in our global society. This course may satisfy the Language Arts requirement for seniors. Participation in the FBLA youth organization may be an
integral part of this course.
Business Communications 2 8319 (CTE, Sr.LA) 11, 12
Prerequisite: Business Communications 1
This advanced course will build upon the skills acquired in Business Communications I. Students will focus on additional methods of constructive communication skills. Competency will again be developed in oral, written, social, technological, employment, and organizational communication with listening skills incorporated throughout the semester. The goal is to provide students with a practical, proficient portfolio consisting of a resume, job application, and an oral presentation. Students will complete the course with a greater understanding of the impact of technology. Composition of business memos, reports, and other written communications will provide practical applications and training in proper sentence structure, correct grammar usage, and formatting principles. Participation in the FBLA youth organization may be an integral part of this course.
Comm 1010 Elements of Effective Communication 9829 (Sr. LA,) 11, 12
Listening, verbal & nonverbal messages, negotiation, conflict management, and diversity in workplace and interpersonal settings. Communication theory and practice applied in small group, writing, and electronic and verbal presentation assignments.
*Concurrent Class, Concurrent enrollment classes require students to purchase their own textbooks.
COMM 1020 Principles/ Public Speaking 9830 ( Sr. LA) 11, 12
This course covers preparing and delivering speeches for civic and professional occasions. It involves basic theory & skills practice, including audience analysis, anxiety management critical listening, supporting claims with evidence, persuasion, motivation, delivery.
*Concurrent Class, Concurrent enrollment classes require students to purchase their own textbooks.
ENGL 1010 Intro to Writing 9600 (Sr. LA) 12
Prerequisite: Placement test
Development of critical literacies – reading, writing, and thinking- using methods of knowledge making: including personal, collaborative, visual, and textual methods. Promote awareness of rhetorical strategis as they apply to a variety of socio-cultural contexts.
*Concurrent Class, Concurrent enrollment classes require students to purchase their own textbooks.
School Newspaper Staff 4642 (Sr. LA) 10-12
Prerequisite: Journalism 1 and/or Instructor approval
This course publishes the school newspaper and studies trends and issues in journalism.