Description

This course is designed for those students who wish to expand their writing skills by studying news, feature, and editorial writing. Students study professional models as a way to learn the techniques of journalistic research and writing. Their articles are submitted for publication in the school newspaper and other area publications. Students also read a daily newspaper once a week.

Students enrolled in journalism are expected to participate in creating the school newspaper; therefore, interviewing and speaking skills are also taught. The ability to meet deadlines is imperative. This course is required for students who would like to serve as editors of the school newspaper.

Note

• This course may be taken for elective credit only and does not count toward English credit for graduation.

Faculty

Lara Hannemann

Description

This course is designed for those students who have completed Journalism I: Advanced Writing and wish to improve their journalistic writing skills by working on school publications. Students enrolled in this course serve as editors of the school newspaper and work on in-depth reports for class projects. Readings include daily newspapers and news magazines.

Note

• This course may be taken for elective credit only and does not count toward English credit for graduation.

Faculty

Lara Hannemann

Description

This course is intended to improve reading comprehension, fluency, vocabulary skills, critical thinking skills and reading rate in practical and academic reading. Students enrolled in this course are also enrolled in an English course.

Note

• This course may be taken for elective credit only and does not count toward English credit for graduation.

Faculty

Julie Fornelli

Description

This course is intended to improve academic reading skills, focusing on implied information and relationships within texts and across genres. Students enrolled in this course are also enrolled in an English course.

Note

• This course may be taken for elective credit only and does not count toward English credit for graduation.

Faculty

Julie Fornelli