ADVANCED PLACEMENT: AP

English 10-1 Honours (5 credits)

Prerequisite: 75% in Grade 9 Language Arts

This Honours course in Literature and Composition engages students in the careful reading and critical analysis of literature. Students are expected to fulfill the basic requirements of the English 10-1 course as well as explore varied enrichment lessons/activities.

English 20-1 AP (5 credits)

Prerequisite: 75% in English 10-1 Honours

This is an Advanced Placement course for those students who desire enrichment in their English class. Students will not only fulfill the requirements of the basic English 20-1 course but will also study numerous pieces of primarily British literature from various eras. Students are exposed to Advanced Placement style exams and assignments which prepare them for the rigors of English 30AP. An AP anthology is provided as a guide.

English 30-1 AP (5 credits)

Prerequisite: 75% in English 20-1 AP

In this course, students hone the skills they developed in 10-1 and 20-1 Advanced Placement classes. Students fulfill the requirements of an English 30-1 course and can participate in enrichment lessons/activities primarily focusing on the study of American Literature. Advanced Placement style assignments and exams are also the norm. Students will be expected to write the North American Advanced Placement Exam in May and the Alberta Education Diploma Exam in June. An AP anthology is provided for students as a guide.