English Language Arts

Essentials of High School English I

Course Code: 10252X0XE1

This course is a foundational class designed to help students develop the literacy skills needed for success in English I. Students will learn how to analyze complex texts, build vocabulary, and practice close reading strategies. This class is for students who scored at an achievement Level I, II, or III on the NC End of Grade 7th Grade ELA exam and is a prerequisite for English I. This is an elective course and does not fulfill the English credit requirement.

English I

Course Code: 10212X0X

In this foundational English course, students will explore how audience, purpose, and context influence communication. They will develop their skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening through a variety of mediums, including personal expression, expository essays, argumentative writing, and literature. This course is aligned with the NC Standard Course of Study for English I.

English I Honors

Course Code: 10215X0X

This honors course provides an enriched and challenging introduction to literature. The curriculum focuses on an in-depth study of literary genres and emphasizes higher-level thinking skills and critical analysis. Students are expected to complete a required summer reading assignment and a related project before the first day of class.

Essentials of High School English II

Course Code: 10252X0XE2

This course extends the close reading and analysis skills developed in English I and prepares students for the rigor of English II. Students will practice analyzing complex texts to build a strong foundation for the English II End-of-Course (EOC) exam. This is an elective course and does not fulfill the English credit requirement.

English II

Course Code: 10222X0X

Building on the skills from English I, this course focuses on world literature. Students will analyze literary and design elements within various texts from around the globe.

Prerequisite: English I

English II Honors

Course Code: 10225X0X

This honors-level course offers a more rigorous study of world literature. Students will analyze complex texts and produce analytical writing while working as self-directed learners and leaders in group collaborations. A required reading and assignment must be completed before the first day of class.

Prerequisites: English I & teacher recommendation

English III

Course Code: 10232X0X

English III focuses on the examination of American literature. The curriculum places a strong emphasis on literary analysis and the process of academic research.

Prerequisite: English II

English III Honors

Course Code: 10235X0X

This honors course provides a critical and in-depth study of American literature. Students will use their reading, writing, speaking, listening, and media skills for critical analysis of texts. This course may be taken in conjunction with the year-long AP English Language and Composition course.

Prerequisite: English II

English IV

Course Code: 10242X0X

This course focuses on British literature, with an emphasis on examining historical and cultural themes. This is a semester-long course.

Prerequisite: English III

English IV Honors

Course Code: 10245X0X

This honors course offers a more in-depth exploration of British literature. Students will engage with a wider range of more complex texts, further developing their analytical and critical thinking skills. This is a semester-long course.

Prerequisite: English III

AP English Language and Composition

Course Code: 1A007X0X

This is a college-level course that prepares students for the Advanced Placement (AP) exam. Students will engage in an in-depth study of rhetoric, reading challenging non-fiction works, and writing persuasive, clear, and coherent essays. The course moves at a college pace, with the goal of developing skills that may allow students to earn college credit upon successful completion of the course and the AP exam.

AP English Literature and Composition

Course Code: 1A017X0X

This college-level course focuses on the analytical study of British and world literature. Students will read, analyze, and write about challenging works of recognized literary merit. The course's goal is to develop students' ability to perform independent literary analysis and master writing skills, with the opportunity to earn college credit by successfully completing the course and the AP exam.