Independent Study in English I, II, III

(Enrollment Based)

Course No. I - LAIS1A, LAIS1B

Course No. II - LAIS2A, LAIS2B

Course No. III - LAIS3A, LAIS3B

Semesters: 1-6; Credits: ½-3

Prerequisite: Instructor Approval

Sophomore Classification

The Independent Study of English course is designed to prepare students for the US Academic Decathlon competition. The purposes of the Academic Decathlon are to stimulate intellectual growth and achievement, to encourage students to develop a greater respect for knowledge, to promote wholesome inter-school competition in academic areas of study and interest, and to encourage public interest and awareness of outstanding programs in public schools. The competition includes six tests of academic strength, three demonstrations of communication ability, and the Super Quiz; a team event before a large audience. In addition to an interview, an essay, and two speeches (prepared and impromptu), written comprehensive exams are given in economics, fine arts, English and literature, Mathematics, science, and the social sciences. Students are not required to be members of the team to take the class.