English I (Grade 9)

English Studies I (Ninth Grade) is a course designed to develop the basic skills of students as mature readers and writers through the analysis of complex texts in the genres of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and drama. Students will read and analyze a variety of works by numerous authors recognized as masters within each genre, highlighting various aspects of rhetorical strategy and stylistic approach that reflect the Qualitative and Quantitative Dimensions of the Common Core Standards. Library selections come from a mixture of historical periods and ethnicity and presented by genre or theme: short stories, plays, poems, novels, and nonfiction text.

English II (Grade 10)

English II  ( tenth Grade) is an american Literature course that reinforces study skills, library skills, language usage, composition methods, reading competence, literature appreciation, vocabulary enrichment, and effective test-taking techniques. Concentrates on historical and Multicultural American literature presented chronologically, and/or thematically. The course emphasizes resumes and essays for college and other post-high school education. 

Speech (Grade 9)

Students will demonstrate an understanding and application of the techniques used in formal public speaking including listening skills, speech preparation and research methods. Activities involve preparing speeches to inform, entertain and persuade as well as panel discussions and oral interpretation of literature. 

Novels (Grade 10)

TBD