ENGLISH
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CORE ENGLISH CLASSES
The English curriculum addresses the state and district standards which expect students to:
1. Read and understand a variety of materials.
2. Read and recognize literature as an expression of the human experience.
3. Write effectively for a variety of purposes and audiences.
4. Speak and listen for effective communication in a variety of contexts.
5. Apply conventions of language for effective communication.
6. Locate, evaluate, and use relevant information sources for their reading, writing, speaking, listening and viewing.
7. Apply complex thinking skills when reading writing, speaking listening, and viewing.
8. Evaluate and improve the quality of their own reading, writing, speaking, listening, and viewing.
ELECTIVE ENGLISH CLASSES (may be taken in addition to the above required courses)
Class Grade Level Course Length
Forensics Speech-Debate 9, 10, 11, 12 Full Year
Creative Writing 10, 11, 12 Semester
Film Studies 10, 11, 12 Semester
Technical Theatre A (Beginning Stagecraft) 9, 10, 11, 12 Semester
Foundation of Design & Performance (Beg. Theatre) 9, 10 Semester
Performance & Communications A (Acting I) 10, 11,12 Semester
Performance & Communications B (Acting II) 10, 11,12 Semester
Children’s Theatre 10, 11,12 Semester
Unified Mentor 10, 11,12 Semester