English 12
Students are REQUIRED to take English Studies 12, English 12 First Peoples, or English 12: AP.
*Optional English classes are listed below. It is noted that students are welcome to take any of the English 11 course offering as electives.
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English Department Grad Path
REQUIRED COURSES (choose 1):
English Studies 12
MENST12-4S Credits: 4
Students will build upon skills and abilities developed in previous English classes. English Studies 12 will include a greater emphasis upon analytical and formal communication which is necessary for success for post-secondary or the workplace. English 12 is a required course for almost all areas of post-secondary study.
English First Peoples 12
This course meets both your English 12 and Indigenous Course Work Graduations requirements. Click here to read more about the course.
English 12: Advanced Placement
AELC-12H4S Credits: 8
Prerequisite: EN 11 (A or high B standing); or EN11 Pre-Ap; or teacher recommendation.
This course is designed as a first year college course and is intended for students who are interested in delving deeper into literary studies or wish to prepare for the rigour, critical thinking, and writing skills of college and university. In this course, we will continue to be looking at a variety of texts, covering the period of the 16th century to modern day, gaining an appreciation for the role that literature plays in our lives. We will continue to develop reading and analysis strategies in order to think and write critically about text. Students who are successful in writing the AP exams may receive college credit. In addition to the AP exams, students will prepare for and write their English 12 literacy exam. This course requires high work ethic and commitment outside of the time table.
English 12: Literary Studies- Gothic and Horror
MLTST12-4S-GH Credits: 4
In this course, we will read writers from many different time periods, as we explore how the very earliest gothic works are still influencing horror writers today. Content warning: Students should be aware that some of the texts and media we will be discussing might contain graphic or frightening content. Please use your own discretion about whether this will be an appropriate course for you.
Optional English Courses:
Advanced Creative Writing 12
MCMPS11-4S-W Credits: 4
Do you love to write? This course is designed for students who wish to delve deeper into the creative writing craft and grow as writers by developing a body of work. Opportunities to write and publish in real-world contexts will be encouraged. Students will be able to specialize, if desired, in fiction and poetry, or creative non-fiction (such as blogs, reviews, articles, and journalism). The class will be structured on a workshop model where students will collaborate and support each other in the writing process. There will also be opportunities to investigate careers related to writing and story-telling. *NOTE: This course does not replace English 11 or 12 as a graduation requirement.
Students are welcome to take any English 11 as an elective. Click here to see courses.
AP Land Based Inquiry Seminar - please see the advanced placement page for more information about AP Land Based English.