ENGLISH 9 (567000)

Length: Year Available for: 9 only

Ninth grade English focuses on the Common Core standards: Reading, Writing, Speaking/Listening, and Language. Curriculum is designed to help students become college and career ready in literacy. Students will read a variety of informational and literary texts and write narrative, informative, and argument papers.

ENGLISH 9 HONORS (568100)

Length: Year Available for: 9 only

A rigorous study of literature and writing. Honors English explores multiple perspectives and ideas concerning Utopia found in literature. A summer reading assignment is required. Curriculum follows the Common Core standards of Reading, Writing, Speaking/Listening, and Language. Honors English is a preparatory course for students interested in AP English.

ENGLISH 10 (568500)

Length: Year Available for: 10 only

Students will focus on enjoyment and strengthening skills and strategies necessary for elective communication in literary, functional and informational contexts. Refining and magnifying the skills described in the State Core, they will improve their expertise in reading, writing, listening, viewing and critical thinking.

ENGLISH 10 HONORS (568600)

Length: Year Available for: 10 only

Students will enhance skills and strategies necessary for proficient communication in literary, functional and informational contexts. Magnifying the skills described in the State Core, they will pursue individual literacy interests and projects using creative and critical thinking. Minimum Required Workload Expectations: read two novels a term, one class and one independent; write two major writing assignments a term; and additional daily work as assigned.

ENGLISH 11 (568900)

Length: Year Available for: 11 only

Students will focus on enjoyment and strengthening skills and strategies necessary for effective communication in literary, functional, and informational contexts. Refining and magnifying the skills described in the State Core, they will improve their expertise in reading, writing, listening, viewing, and critical thinking.

ENGLISH 11 HONORS (568950)

Length: Year Available for: 11 only

Students will enhance skills and strategies necessary for proficient communication in literary, functional and informational contexts. Magnifying the skills described in the State Core, they will pursue individual literacy interests and projects using creative and critical thinking. Minimum Required Workload Expectations: read two novels a term, one class and one independent; write two major writing assignments a term; and additional daily work as assigned.

ENGLISH 12 (569010)

Length: Year Available for: 12 only

Students will explore strategies and skills for effective reading, writing, speaking, listening, viewing, and presenting. They will respond to a variety of British, multi-ethnic, and World Literature selections, write in a number of genres, and develop critical thinking skills.

COLLEGE PREP ENGLISH 12 (571300)

Length: Year Available for: 12 only

Students in this class must have completed English 11 with a B or higher and be college bound. An intensive focus on development of writing techniques will assist students with standardized tests and college admission essays. Focusing on British Literature, this course presents an interesting overview of significant fiction, non-fiction, etc., from Anglo-Saxon times to the present. Students will enhance their ability to interpret even the most difficult and mature literature.

AP ENGLISH LANGUAGE (569150)

Length: Year Available for: 12

This is a college level course designed to prepare students to take the Advanced Placement English Language test given at the end of the year for college credit. The course involves reading non-fictional literature as well as expository writing techniques. This class works as a lab, giving students a response group for essay and research projects, and specifically sharpening writing skills through development of a writing portfolio.

AP ENGLISH LITERATURE (569100)

Length: Year Available for: 12

This is a college level course designed to prepare students to take the Advanced Placement Literature test given at the end of the year for college credit. The course involves challenge literature and discussion of literacy criticism as well as intensive writing practice. Students taking the course will study essay, novel, drama, and poetry forms, and write essays, poetry and do research projects.

ENGLISH 1010/2010 (708101 / 708141) CE

Length: Semester Each Available for: 12

Pre-requisites: You must have at least an 18 in Reading on the ACT or a 75 on the SLCC Accuplacer test.

In these courses, students will learn the development of critical literacies-reading, writing, and thinking using methods of knowledge-making. This course promotes awareness of rhetorical strategies as they apply to a variety of sociocultural contexts. *Students desiring college credit must complete the admissions process for Salt Lake Community College by August 15. There is a $5 fee for each credit hour earned. You will earn 3 credit hours per semester. These are Certificate of Completion courses.

English Elective Courses

These courses are considered English Elective Courses, but may not count towards an English Credit.

CREATIVE WRITING (568010)

Length: Semester Available for: 11 & 12

This course is designed for Junior and Senior students who want to explore their writing skills more in depth. We will examine our writing and the writing of peers- and experts- and seek ways to improve our writing and creative thinking.

PROFESSIONAL READING & WRITING (569300)

Length: Year Available for: 12 only

The purpose of this course is to introduce students to technical and professional communication and its application to real problems in our world. Students will use inquiry-based learning and case study to identify and propose solutions to local and global societal problems. Ethics, cultural awareness, and civic responsibility will guide research and problem solving throughout this course.

POETRY/GENERAL FICTION (570900)

Length: Year Available for: 12

This course, based on the Utah English Arts (ELA) Core Speaking, Listening, and Writing Standards, is designed to train students to analyze, create, and present/perform poetry.Emphasis will be on spoken word poetry and modern poetry forms. The course covers the basics of poetry construction and analysis, performance techniques, and vocal inflection. Class members may be required to attend, analyze or compete in poetry slam competitions and open mics at the high school.

PUBLICATIONS 1-2 (569400)

Length: Year Available for: 9 - 12

This class produces the Kearnada the KHS yearbook, and Attica, the KHS Literary Arts Magazine. Students must have a background in writing, computers, business or photography. Students are required to fill out an application (available in room 210) and participate in an interview. If you would like to be in yearbook, talk to Ms. Suarez.

PUBLICATIONS 3-4 (569410)

Length: Year Available for: 10 - 12

This class produces the Kearnada the KHS yearbook, and Attica, the KHS Literary Arts Magazine. Students must have a background in writing, computers, business or photography. Students are required to fill out an application (available in room 210) and participate in an interview. If you would like to be in yearbook, talk to Ms. Suarez.

PUBLICATIONS 5-6 (569420)

Length: Year Available for: 11 & 12

This class produces the Kearnada the KHS yearbook, and Attica, the KHS Literary Arts Magazine. Students must have a background in writing, computers, business or photography. Students are required to fill out an application (available in room 210) and participate in an interview. If you would like to be in yearbook, talk to Ms. Suarez.

PUBLICATIONS 7-8 (569430)

Length: Year Available for: 11 & 12

This class produces the Kearnada the KHS yearbook, and Attica, the KHS Literary Arts Magazine. Students must have a background in writing, computers, business or photography. Students are required to fill out an application (available in room 210) and participate in an interview. If you would like to be in yearbook, talk to Ms. Suarez.

JOURNALISM 1 (569511)

Length: Semester Available for: 9 - 12

This class is an introduction to writing for the high school newspaper. This workshop class produces the community newspaper. The Cougar Claw, with over 6,500 copies going out to local businesses and community centers, is a chance for students to get their names in print and show the community what KHS is all about. In this course, students will study the four types of journalistic writing: news, features, sports, and editorials. Extensive outside assignments will focus on writing for the newspaper. Students will practice fundamental skills necessary to proofread and will learn basic layout procedures using InDesign. Each student is assigned a specific duty along with writing for the school newspaper.

COUGAR CLAW NEWSPAPER STAFF (569500)

Length: Year Available for: 10 - 12

This workshop class produces the new community newspaper, The Cougar Claw. with over 6,500 copies going out to local businesses and community centers, it is a chance for students to get their names in print and show the community what KHS is all about. Good grades, good writing skills and dependability are necessary. Attendance is mandatory for this class. Computer skills and photography experience are helpful. Students will focus on leading the news team, designing the layout of the newspaper, continuation of photojournalism, and continuation of writing skills. Editors will plan and participate in activities, help direct first year students, and produce the final layout and design of the newspaper. Students working on The Cougar Claw should have taken Journalism 1 at the high school level before registering for this class

MEDIA PRODUCTIONS (569520)

Length: Year Available for: 10 - 12

This class is designed to produce our new community newspaper with over 6,500 copies going out to local businesses and community centers. It is a chance for students to get their names in print and show the community what KHS is all about. This class is a unique opportunity to develop skills in design, editing, leadership, advertising, community involvement, photography and news writing. This class is great for college applications and resumes. This class provides the opportunity for students to work with local officials and leaders as well as students and teachers to produce the new community newspaper.

DEBATE 1-2 (570701 OR 570700)

Length: Semester or Year Available for: 9 - 12

This course offers training in public speaking. It also offers the opportunity to compete in various speaking and debating events throughout the state. Skills that you will learn include speaking, argumentation, research, writing, and communication. There is a $40.00 participation fee and a $20.00 fee for membership (optional) to the National Forensic League. Kearns High has a highly successful program and wants highly motivated, self- directed students who strive for success. If you fall into these categories, then Debate 1-2 is for you.

DEBATE 3-4 (570730)

Length: Year Available for: 10 - 12

This course is for returning members of the debate team only. It is designed for those who want to continue competing in Lincoln Douglas or Policy Debate. You must have a 2.5 GPA and no F’s to be eligible. Kearns High School has a state championship caliber team and wants highly motivated and self-directed students only. We strive for and achieve success.

DEBATE 5-6 (570760)

Length: Year Available for: 11 & 12

This course is for returning members of the debate team only. It is designed for those who want to continue competing in individual events. You must have a 2.5 GPA and no F’s to be eligible. Kearns High School has a state championship caliber team and wants highly motivated and self- directed students only. We strive for and achieve success