English I (10212) 

Honors English I (10215) 

Prerequisite: None 

English I students will study literature; informational texts; poetry; drama; biographical works; influential documents of historical and literary significance and art from all genres to gain knowledge of global cultures, diverse identities, current events and themselves. They will gain the reading and writing skills necessary to write, analyze and evaluate detailed texts. By the end of English I, students are expected to read and understand increasingly complex texts at the upper end of the ninth grade reading range.

English II (10222) 

Honors English II (10225) 

Prerequisite: English I 

English II students will study literature; informational texts; poetry; drama; biographical works; influential documents of historical and literary significance; and art from varied communities and identities. Texts include selections from the Americas (Caribbean, Central, South, and North), Africa, Eastern Europe, Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East to guide students as they develop an understanding of world cultures, contemporary issues, and their world. They will fine tune the reading and writing skills necessary to write, analyze and evaluate detailed arguments. By the end of English II, students are expected to read and understand increasingly complex texts at the upper end of the tenth grade reading range. Students are required to take the North Carolina English II Ready EOC. Must be taken by the end of Grade 10.

English III (10232) 

Honors English III (10235) 

Prerequisite: English II 

English III students will study literature; historical documents; informational texts; poetry; drama; biographical works; and art to deepen their understanding of the intertwined influences of history, literature, and culture. Students will read and write to interrogate both classic and contemporary texts for their treatment of individuals, peoples, power, and identity. Students will build the complex literacy skills necessary to compile information from sources into meaningful and well written original texts. By the end of English III, students are expected to read and understand increasingly complex texts at the high end of the 11th grade reading range. *AP Language & Composition may also be used to fulfill the English III graduation requirement. 

Advanced Placement Language & Composition English III (1A007) 

Prerequisite: English II 

Successful completion of this course satisfies the English III NCGraduation requirement. 

This intensive, college-level course emphasizes the rhetorical structures of effective writing. Students will read classic and contemporary texts for rhetorical analysis discussions and essays. Students are expected to take the AP exam in May. 

English IV (10242) 

Honors English IV (10245) 

Prerequisite: English III 

English IV students will study literature; historical documents; informational texts; poetry; drama; biographical works; influential documents of historical and literary significance; and art from people, communities and cultures around the globe. By exploring works of colonized peoples and colonizers through critical discourse analysis, students will master the complex literacy skills necessary to gather and evaluate information for use in their own argument, narrative, and informational writing. By the end of English IV, students are expected to read and understand increasingly complex texts at the upper end of the twelfth grade reading range. 

Advanced Placement Literature & Composition English IV (1A017) 

Prerequisite: English III 

Successful completion of this course satisfies the English IV NCGraduation requirement. 

This intensive, college-level course emphasizes critical reading and the analysis of literature. Students will read classic and contemporary texts for critical literary analysis discussions and essays. Students are expected to take the AP exam in May. *AP Literature & Composition may also be used to fulfill the English IV graduation requirement 

High School Literacy Foundations High School Literacy 

Foundations students will be immersed in reading and writing that will accelerate the development of their literacy skills. Through literary study of high interest fiction and an analytic study of non-fiction texts, students will develop their reading fluency, comprehension and vocabulary so reading becomes easier and enjoyable. Non-fiction texts from all academic content area classes and student research will be accessed, explored, analyzed, and evaluated as students sharpen the literary skills necessary to be a successful reader and writer in school, college, and the workplace. 

Creative Writing I 

Creative Writing I Honors 

Prerequisite: English I 

Creative Writing II 

Creative Writing II Honors 

Prerequisite: Creative Writing I 

Creative Writing III 

Creative Writing III Honors 

Prerequisite: Creative Writing II 

Creative Writing IV 

Creative Writing IV Honors 

Prerequisite: Creative Writing III 

Students will take a look below the surface of the page and dig into the ways that creative writing can convey multiple meanings. Students will learn how the choice of words and the use of imagination can evoke hidden themes that will capture the reader’s interest. Journal writing, poetry, and short story assignments will give students a variety of writing experiences. 

African American Literature 

African American Literature Honors 

This course engages students in an active exploration of historical and contemporary contributions of African American authors to American culture, academia, and literary voice. 

African American Literature Seminar 

African American Literature Seminar Honors 

This course engages students in scholarly discussions that encourage students to spend extended time analyzing and synthesizing the impact of African American literary works on culture, history, and contemporary issues. 

Mass Communications I, II, & III

Jordan Innovation Lab

Prerequisite: English I 

In this course, students explore the impact of mass media on our lives. They will learn how to become thoughtful, discriminating consumers of media such as film, advertising, newspapers, television, and more. 

Yearbook Journalism I (10312) 

Yearbook Journalism I Honors (10315) 

Prerequisite: None 

As a member of the Yearbook staff, students learn to write and edit copy and captions, design layouts, take pictures, and develop themes. They will learn to use PageMaker or an alternative vendor software program for layout.

Yearbook Journalism II (10322) 

Yearbook Journalism II Honors (10325) 

Prerequisites: Yearbook Journalism I 

Yearbook Journalism III (10332) 

Prerequisites: Yearbook Journalism II 

Yearbook Journalism IV (10342) 

Prerequisites: Yearbook Journalism II 

Yearbook Journalism III Honors (10335) 

Yearbook Journalism IV Honors (10345) 

Prerequisites: Yearbook Journalism II or III (After-school time is required.) 

Students take full responsibility for the leadership aspect of publishing the school’s yearbook including copy writing, layout design, editing, journalistic photography, advanced desktop publishing, business planning, advertising, marketing, and distribution of the book.