English

This course focuses on developing and strengthening creative writing skills. Students will identify and explore the writing process through a wide range of methods including journaling, short stories, poetry, and plays. Students will read, interpret, and analyze a variety of fictional and nonfictional pieces with the purpose of adapting these styles and forms to create their own original pieces. Students will be required to submit two original pieces of writing to two writing contests over the course of the academic year and through the study of various units, produce a final portfolio of their best work at the end of the course. 

Prerequisites: None 

Grades: 9-12

Humanities 9: World History II Honors/English 9 Honors 

This honors-level combined English and World History II course will integrate the content and skills of both courses with the goal of preparing students for further study in challenging and exciting AP and Honors courses. In addition to the traditional core content of both courses, this class will prioritize frequent small group work and project-based learning over whole class instruction and lecturing. To facilitate a more active classroom environment, students will complete some reading and content reinforcement at home for a knowledgeable foundation. 

Prerequisites: Recommendation from grade 8 history teacher 

Grade: 9 

Other Information: This course is recommended (not required) for Advance College Academy students.

Humanities 10: AP Human Geography/English 10 Honors 

This course combines English 10 and AP Human Geography, which are typically delivered as “stand alone” courses, in a double-blocked format; this means the class meets every day, as opposed to every other day like most courses at our high school. The course is designed to be the second part of a twopart humanities seminar experience that begins in grade 9. Course design and delivery will address associated content standards, utilizing project-based learning as the primary instructional method. 

Prerequisites: English 9 or Humanities 9 

Grade: 10 

Other Information: This course is recommended (not required) for Advance College Academy students.

Yearbook is a course open to ninth through twelfth graders who are interested in learning aspects of publishing to include layout design, photography, copy writing, advertisement, and business management. Students will work collaboratively to produce the GHS yearbook and will be involved in all aspects of the creation and production. 

Prerequisites: None 

Grades: 9-12