English / Language Arts

ENglish 10 (Honors)

EN07 (State Course Number: 1004)

This class is intended for the higher achieving sophomore English student.  It will include a study of language, composition, and oral communication, focusing on literature with appropriate materials. 

Teachers remarks: "This course is for the student who has been academically successful in English/Language Arts classes in grades 7-9. Students should expect to read and analyze challenging texts, think critically and express their thoughts orally and through written work. Students will be challenged as they work towards improving their language skills."

Prerequisite: At least a B in 9th Grade English or teacher permission

ENglish 11 

EN11 (State Course Number: 1006)

English 11 is a study of language, literature, composition, and oral communication, focusing on literature with an appropriate level of complexity. 

Teachers remarks: "This is typically the course for intend going straight into the workforce or to get into technical training.  Students read 2-3 novels and will typically complete a research project and presentation.  This does not include a full-blown research paper."

Prerequisite: English 10 or English 10 Honors

ENglish 11 (College)

EN12 (State Course Number: 1006)

This class is intended for the higher achieving  English 11 student. English 11 College is a study of language, literature, composition, and oral communication, focusing on literature with an appropriate level of complexity.

Teachers remarks: "It is strongly encouraged that you have strong English skills (independent reading and writing). This course includes a multiple page MLA research paper using multiple sources. The length varies by teacher but is typically between 4-6 pages."

Prerequisite: English 10 or English 10 Honors

ENglish 12

EN16 (State Course Number: 1008)

This class is an integrated English course in language, literature, composition, and oral communication, focusing on literature within an appropriate level of complexity for this grade band.

"Students will read two-three novels, learn additional vocabulary words, expand their writing skills, and complete multiple projects and presentations, including a senior writing portfolio."

Prerequisite: English 11 or English 11 College

Adv. eng/lang Arts  (Ivy tech 111)

EN22 (State Course Number: 1124)

English Composition is designed to develop students’ abilities to craft, organize, and express ideas clearly and effectively in their own writing. This course incorporates critical reading, critical thinking, and the writing process, as well as research and the ethical use of sources in writing for the academic community. Extended essays, including a researched argument, are required. 

Teachers remarks: 

Prerequisite: B average or higher in English 11 College or teacher permission

Adv. eng/lang Arts  (ivy tech 215)

EN23 (State Course Number: 1124)

This advanced composition course emphasizes an inquiry-driven approach to research-based analytic and argumentative writing. Students will develop advanced analytical, researching, and writing skills by completing an extensive argumentative project. 

Teachers remarks: 

Prerequisite: Advanced English/Language Arts I (IVY TECH 111). See Ivy Tech's admission requirements.

Advanced speech - Indiana university

EN27 (State Course Number: 1078)

Students deliver different types of oral and multimedia presentations, including speeches to inform, to motivate, to entertain, and to persuade through the use of impromptu, extemporaneous, memorized, or manuscript delivery.

"This course is dual credited through IU for 3 credit hours (COLL P 155). Students must meet GPA requirements to receive college credit. Students may be required to purchase a textbook and pay tuition of $25 per credit hour.

Teachers remarks: This class requires strong MLA database research/writing skills, MLA outlining skills, as well as ebook lectures and assignments created and distributed by Indiana University. Taking this class is as close to an on campus class experience as possible."

Prerequisite: Indiana University requires a 2.7 GPA for college credit

Journalism

EN29 (State Course Number: 1080)

This class is a study of news elements, journalism history, First Amendment law, ethics, fact and opinion, copy editing, news and features as they apply to print and digital media products.

Prerequisite: None

Student Media

EN30-31 (State Course Number: 1086)

Students demonstrate their ability to do journalistic writing and design for high school media, including school newspapers and yearbooks, and a variety of other media formats.  Students can take up to 8 credits in this course.  Students can take up to 8 credits in this course.

Teachers remarks: "This course requires independent work skills.  It also has some after school commitment to it, as students must help photograph school and athletic events.  Students should be outgoing and willing to interview teachers and other students."

Prerequisite: Journalism