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Grades 10, 11, 12 * .50 Credit * Career Zone: HUS, AC Prerequisite: 1 year of English credit (similar to science general electives) This course is for the more advanced student who already understands research skills and is an avid reader of political and current-event issues. Students develop critical thinking and analytical skills along with logic and impromptu speaking techniques to defend opposing sides of social issues.
PLEASE NOTE: All students must be aware that attendance is an active component in grading. Along with attendance, this class is a speaking focused class and students are graded on speaking in front of an audience.