ENGLISH 10 HONORS - 01210 - 1 CREDIT

Prerequisite: Teacher Recommendation

Credit: English

Description: Tenth grade Advanced English refines the skills of those students who, as ninth graders, have demonstrated a high degree of proficiency and interest in this subject area. This course is designed for students to develop greater sophistication in critical reading and writing for literary analysis. Students will recognize themes that show the development of the social conscience through literature. A variety of novels, short stories and poetry will be studied for various literary elements, such as characterization, theme, and figurative language. Students will broaden their writing and speaking vocabulary through research reports, oral presentations, speeches, play reading, and lively class discussions. Students will be expected to complete outside reading assignments and analyze the literature for theme and other literary elements. In addition, students will master the MLA style of documentation and write an analytical research paper after reading two poems with similar themes and literary criticism on poems and/or poets. Students who have earned a grade of at least 85 in English 9 Honors or 90 in English 9 Regents have shown the most consistent success in this course.

ENGLISH 11 REGENTS - 01305 - 1 CREDIT

Prerequisite: English 10

Credit: English

Description: This course is designed to emphasize the skills needed by students to prepare for the NYS English Regents examination, which reflects the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts. Students will study literary styles in novels such as Ethan Frome, The Things They Carried, The Great Gatsby, and Catcher in the Rye. They will also critically examine plays such as: The Crucible, Death of a Salesman, and Macbeth. A short story and poetry component will offer an in-depth study of setting, characterization, plot, theme and other literary devices. Students will be required to complete independent reading projects. They will also develop research skills to complete a research project including appropriate documentation. Additionally, added emphasis will be placed on the study of effective sentence structure, paragraph building and essay construction. Additional areas of focus will include vocabulary study and reading comprehension.

ENGLISH 11 HONORS - 01310 - 1 CREDIT

Prerequisite: Teacher Recommendation

Credit: English

Description: This course offers the serious student a sophisticated approach to the reading of literary material and the analytical writing process. It is designed to prepare students for either College English or for the Advanced Placement courses. Students will critically analyze major literary works such as: The Grapes of Wrath, A Farewell to Arms, Catcher in the Rye, The Great Gatsby, Ethan Frome, A Streetcar Named Desire, The Glass Menagerie, The Crucible, Death of a Salesman, and Macbeth. In addition, students will examine other genres, such as poetry, the short story and the non-fictional essay. The goal of this course is to challenge enthusiastic and accomplished literary students and provide them the opportunity to master the skills of critical interpretation and analysis. In addition, students will hone their research skills by completing one research project, which will be presented in both written and oral form.

ENGLISH 12 LITERARY THEMES - 01405 - 1/2 CREDIT (SEM)

Prerequisite: English 11

Credit: English

Description: This Common Core State Standards aligned course is designed to prepare students for college and career readiness. The course is a survey of a variety of literature which explores a number of themes and techniques. Additionally, students will study writing in a variety of forms, improving vocabulary, sharpening listening skills and enhancing speaking skills. After successful completion of this course, students will be prepared to study literature and writing at the college level.

CREATIVE WRITING - 01410 - 1/2 CREDIT (SEM)

Prerequisite: Eng 12 Literary Themes or enrollment in a full-year grade 12 English course.

Credit: English

Description: This class is designed to introduce students to different types of creative writing. Student portfolios will include prose, plays, poems and short stories. Students will also be required to read and report on a book about the writer's craft of an established author.

JOURNALISM - 01420 - 1 CREDIT

Prerequisite: English 11

Credit: English

Description: This full year class is designed for highly motivated writers and those who have a passion to explore the systems in society. It begins with a study of the history of the media, focusing on the ethical and moral responsibilities of the journalist.The course then defines and presents the techniques employed by the writer to refine and deliver newsworthy items. Students will write a variety of journalistic pieces, including but not limited to leads, direct news, features, and editorials. The students will examine copy editing and an AP style of reporting. Interviewing, broadcasting, and photojournalism will also be explored. Students will submit articles monthly for publication in Chieftain and will serve as contributing members of the Chieftain writing staff.

AP LANGUAGE & COMPOSITION - 01515 - 1 CREDIT

Prerequisite: Teacher Recommendation

Credit: English

Description: This full year course is designed for the highly motivated students with advanced skills in reading and writing critically. The course studies the art of using language for effect in various genres with primary focus on nonfiction prose, specifically argument and persuasion. Students will begin their study by tracing the ever changing English language through selected readings from Old English, Middle English, and from the 16^th century through the 20^th century. Students will learn and practice the tools of effective composition and speech writing by composing a series of essays and speeches that manipulate language and syntax for rhetorical purposes. The course will include a research- based position paper and require summer reading to prepare the student for the course. Students should expect an exam on summer reading during the first week of classes. For information regarding AP exam dates and fees, please visit the College Board website at http://www.collegeboard.org

AP LITERATURE & COMPOSITION - 01530- 1 CREDIT

Prerequisite: Teacher Recommendation

Credit: English

Description: This course focuses on fostering the ability to read closely and analyze insightfully. The content of this course is designed to provide a college-level English experience. The literature in the curriculum draws from British and American traditions and ranges from the British Romantics through the twenty-first century. Students will read a comprehensive range of short fiction, poetry, excerpts from longer works, plays, novels, as well as non-fiction prose. The composition aspect of the curriculum will allow students to experience college-level assignments and to refine their composition skills. Writing will include a variety of Advanced Placement in-class essays, creative assignments and responses to the works and ideas of the course. Other course activities will include a variety of quizzes and exams, class discussions and debate, maintenance of a writer's notebook to include reading responses and personal reflection. For information regarding AP exam dates and fees, please visit the College Board website at http://www.collegeboard.org

COLLEGE ENGLISH COMPOSITION 101-102 - 01500 - 1 CREDIT

Prerequisite: Teacher Recommendation.

Credit: English

Description: English 101 addresses the major principles of college writing, which are meant to serve students in all disciplines across the curriculum. The course concentrates primarily on expository and argumentative writing, traditional rhetorical modes, and effective composing, revising and editing strategies. English 101 covers MLA conventions, and a research paper is required. Critical thinking and reading skills are also stressed. English 102 readings will include fiction, poetry and drama. Emphasis will be placed upon well organized, written composition, factually supported conclusions and awareness of language variety. Effectiveness of expression and validity of judgment in the student's writing are stressed. Students that have already taken AP Language & Composition will not be able to enroll in this course. Students must complete an application to Dutchess Community College. Students that successfully complete this course can obtain as many as 6 credits from Dutchess Community College at a reduced tuition. DCC course Eng-101(Comp. 1) & Eng-102 (Comp. II). This course is a full year commitment. Students will not be eligible to receive 1/2 credit for this course after completing only the first semester.

COLLEGE PUBLIC SPEAKING 101 - 01460 - 1/2 CREDIT (SEM)

Prerequisite: Open to students in grades 11-12.

Credit: Elective

Description: SPE 100 is designed to develop students' knowledge and skills pertaining to the fundamental theories, concepts, vocabulary, and practices related to the discipline of communication. Topic areas the course addresses include the process of communication, as well as verbal, nonverbal, listening, interpersonal, small group, intercultural, organizational, public and mediated forms of communication. Students that successfully complete this course can obtain as many as 3 credits from Dutchess Community College at a reduced tuition.

JOURNALISM - 01425- 1 CREDIT

Prerequisite: Open to students in grades 11-12

Credit: Elective

Description: This full year elective, open to students in grade 11 and grade 12, is designed for highly motivated writers and those who have a passion to explore the systems in society. It begins with a study of the history of the media, focusing on the ethical and moral responsibilities of the journalist.The course then defines and presents the techniques employed by the writer to refine and deliver newsworthy items. Students will write a variety of journalistic pieces, including but not limited to leads, direct news, features, and editorials. The students will examine copy editing and an AP style of reporting. Interviewing, broadcasting, and photojournalism will also be explored. Students will submit articles monthly for publication in Chieftain and will serve as contributing members of the Chieftain writing staff.

SAT PREP FALL - 01540 - 1/2 CREDIT (SEM)

SAT PREP SPRING - 01545 - 1/2 CREDIT (SEM)

Prerequisite: Open to students in grades 11-12

Credit: Elective

Description: This course is designed with one goal in mind: self-actualization. The course is a semester course where a math and english teacher works with the students on an every other day basis. Students should register for either the Fall or Spring semester based on when they plan to take the SAT. It is highly recommended that you take the course during the same semester that you plan to take the SAT. Meeting one’s goal is attained through content developed and strategic intervention. Innovative strategies, dynamic coursework and superior instruction are blended to deliver top-notch test prep designed to level the playing field. Using a specialized textbook, a state-of-the-art online asynchronous study system and a unique approach to vocabulary building, this course takes students to their optimal scores.