English
Graduation Requirements: 4.0 credits
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SOPHOMORE CLASSES
SOPHOMORE CLASSES
English 10 (52210) ncaa approved
English 10 (52210) ncaa approved
Grade: 10
Length: Year
Credit: Language Arts (LA) 10th Grade
Description: Continue building on basic English skills in English 10. Students grow skills in writing, close reading, annotating, and researching. Attendance is key, as students can expect to participate in graded discussions often throughout the year.
English 10 honors (52610) ncaa approved
English 10 honors (52610) ncaa approved
Grade: 10
Length: Year
Credit: Language Arts (LA) 10th Grade
Description: Continue building on English skills at an accelerated pace.
The course will provide a more rigorous curriculum compared to the standard course. This includes challenging the students with complex literary works and critical thinking.
Honors English places a strong emphasis on writing proficiency.
Attendance is key, as students can expect to participate in graded discussions often throughout the year.
Additionally, extension activities that relate to the wider world will be provided.
JUNIOR CLASSES
JUNIOR CLASSES
english 11 (52520) ncaa approved
english 11 (52520) ncaa approved
Grade: 11
Length: year
Credit: Language Arts (LA) 11th Grade
Description: Basic language arts skills for careers and college. ACT prep included.
english 11 honors (52620) ncaa approved
english 11 honors (52620) ncaa approved
Grade: 11
Length: year
Credit: Language Arts (LA) 11th Grade
Description: Challenging and fast-paced, focus is on analytical reading and writing in preparation for A.P. testing next year. ACT prep included.
Advanced Placement
AP english language & Composition (52625) ncaa approved
AP english language & Composition (52625) ncaa approved
Grade: 11, 12
Length: year
Credit: Language Arts (LA) 11th Grade , or LA Elective
Fees: AP Test/Books
Comments: ENG 1010 - 3 credits plus English Elective - 3 credits
Score of 3 or higher on the AP exam qualifies students for English 2010. CE course address adult topics and issues within various assignments/discussions along with the required reading and appropriate film analysis for the specific course. All materials for such courses are on college level.
Description: College-level work in preparation for AP Language and Composition test. Emphasis on critical analysis of prose and rhetoric –how style supports purpose. Much practice in crafting arguments and analyzing rhetorical strategies in arguments. Course includes literary reading, direct vocabulary instruction, and analysis of print and non-print media. May earn college credit upon passing AP test.
sENIOR CLASSES
sENIOR CLASSES
english 12 (52530) ncaa approved
english 12 (52530) ncaa approved
Grade: 12
Length: year
Credit: Language Art (LA) Elective
Description: This course allows students to dive deeper into classic novels and short stories. Class discussions, debates, and journals are just a few of the activities we use with our reading. Some examples include:
"Lord of the Flies"
"Frankenstein"
"Fahrenheit 451"
"The Stranger"
We will teach and incorporate critical-thinking skills and concepts into our curriculum, as well as review the writing skills needed to best prepare students for career and/or college readiness.
What students have said about their English 12 experience...
Jace: "English 12 has been a detailed experience consisting of the study of popular, striking literature that touched my interests in many different forms."
Andrea: "This is for the whole experience: A bomb of a class!!!! So much more freedom of expression ..."
Ryker: "This class helped me read in-between lines while reading. I am able to get more information than before when I am reading something.
Advanced Placement
ap literature & composition (52630) ncaa approved
ap literature & composition (52630) ncaa approved
Grade: 11, 12
Length: year
Credit: Language Arts (LA) 11th grade or LA Elective
Fees: AP Test/Books
Comments: CE course address adult topics and issues within various assignments/discussions along with the required reading and appropriate film analysis for the specific course. All materials for such courses are on college level.
Description: College-level work in preparation for AP test. Emphasis on critical analysis of literature. May earn college credit upon passing AP test.
Advanced Placement
AP english language & Composition (52625) ncaa approved
AP english language & Composition (52625) ncaa approved
Grade: 11, 12
Length: year
Credit: Language Arts (LA) 11th Grade , or LA Elective
Fees: AP Test/Books
Comments: ENG 1010 - 3 credits plus English Elective - 3 credits
Score of 3 or higher on the AP exam qualifies students for English 2010. CE course address adult topics and issues within various assignments/discussions along with the required reading and appropriate film analysis for the specific course. All materials for such courses are on college level.
Description: College-level work in preparation for AP Language and Composition test. Emphasis on critical analysis of prose and rhetoric –how style supports purpose. Much practice in crafting arguments and analyzing rhetorical strategies in arguments. Course includes literary reading, direct vocabulary instruction, and analysis of print and non-print media. May earn college credit upon passing AP test.
WSU Concurrent Enrollment
english 1010 (52420) ncaa approved
english 1010 (52420) ncaa approved
Grade: 12
Length: semester
Credit: Language Arts (LA) 11, or LA Elective
Fees: WSU CE Fees/ Book
Comments: Course addresses adult topics and issues within various assignments/discussions along with the required reading and appropriate film analysis for the specific course.
Pre-requisite: Students must have a minimum of 17 on their ACT test scores in both Reading and English.
WSU Concurrent Enrollment
english 2015 (52423) ncaa approved
english 2015 (52423) ncaa approved
Grade: 12
Length: semester
Credit: Language Arts (LA) Elective WSU ENG 2015 3 credits
Fees: WSU CE fee
Comments: Prerequisite: English 1010, score of 3 or higher on AP Lang/Comp exam, or scores of 29 or higher on ACT English and Reading.
Description: This course is Technology Intensive Concurrent Enrollment (T.I.C.E.) and requires regular computer and Internet access for work submission and online activities. Course advances instruction in English 1010 by elevating writing practice to analysis and writing of research arguments, while continuing to emphasize that sources are part of an ongoing conversation.
WSU Concurrent Enrollment
english 2200 (52435) ncaa approved
english 2200 (52435) ncaa approved
Grade: 12
Length: semester
Credit: Language Arts (LA) Elective
Fees: WSU CE fee/Book
Comments: CE course address adult topics and issues within various assignments/discussions along with the required reading and appropriate film analysis for the specific course. All materials for such courses are on college level.
Description: This is a CE college course introduction to literature. Students will read and analyze fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and drama for all the features of writing that make it interesting: speakers, points of view, themes, symbols, figurative language, etc.
WSU Concurrent Enrollment
Communications 2110 (52425) ncaa approved
Communications 2110 (52425) ncaa approved
Grade: 12
Length: semester
Credit: Language Arts (LA) Elective
Fees: WSU CE Fee/Book
Comments: WSU Credit 12 grade CE course address adult topics and issues within various assignments/discussions along with the required reading and appropriate film analysis for the specific course. All materials for such courses are on college level.
Description: College course on small group communication. 3.0 GPA required and recommended completion of ACT (college entrance exam). College-level writing and testing involved.
WSU Concurrent Enrollment
english 1005 CE (52418) ncaa approved
english 1005 CE (52418) ncaa approved
Grade: 12
Length: Year long
Credit: Language Arts (LA) Elective
Fees: WSU CE Fee/Book
Pre-requisite: ACT 13 English and 16 Reading
This course consists of reading and writing skills covered in English 950, 955 and English 1010.
Agriculture BUsiness Communication 1 & 2 (84050 & 84051)
Agriculture BUsiness Communication 1 & 2 (84050 & 84051)
Grade: 12
Length: Year
Credit: Language Arts (LA) Elective, or Career/Tech (CTE)
Fee:
Description: Communications affects all aspects of our lives. This course will teach students to communicate in a clear, courteous, concise, complete, and correct manner on both the personal and professional levels. Competency will be developed in oral, written, interpersonal, technological, and employment communication. The overriding goal is to provide students with a solid communication base, so they are able to communicate effectively. Students will complete the course with a greater understanding of the impact of technology and the need for effective communication skills to advance in their chosen career path. Upon completion of this course students can receive a 12th grade English credit.
eLECTIVE CLASSES
eLECTIVE CLASSES
journalism (52240) ncaa approved
journalism (52240) ncaa approved
Grade: 10,11,12
Length: year
Credit: Language Arts (LA) Elective
Comments:
Description: Journalistic writing, proof reading, editing layout, business, design, and photography. Publish the Warrior News. Student will be working with Video Productions/Warrior TV in broadcasting.
Creative Writing 1 ncaa approved
Creative Writing 1 ncaa approved
Grade: 11,12
Length: semester
Credit: Language Arts (LA) Elective
Description: High-school-level study and practice of techniques of short fiction and poetry. Students read and write intensively in short fiction and poetry. Collaboration and peer critique are part of this course.
DEbate 1 (52270)
DEbate 1 (52270)
Grade: 10,11,12
Length: year
Credit: Language Arts (LA) Elective
Fees: $85 pay to play
Comments: Must meet HSAA eligibility requirements to participate
Description: This introductory course is open to incoming sophomores and juniors interested in developing skills in public speaking and argumentation.
debate 2 (52370)
debate 2 (52370)
Grade: 11,12
Length: year
Credit: Language Arts (LA) Elective
Fees: $85 pay to play
Comments: Eligibility requirements
Description: Students in this course will be joining the varsity speech and debate team. Students specialize in one of various events and prepare for competition against other school. The class is open to students who have completed Debate 1, as well as all high school seniors. Student needs to be self-motivated in completing specialized tasks, not always done by the rest of the class. Student is required to attend scheduled competitions, pay participations fees, and maintain acceptable grades and citizenship in other classes.
WSU Concurrent Enrollment
DIGITAL MEDIA 2 (28388)
DIGITAL MEDIA 2 (28388)
COMM 2250 CE
COMM 2250 CE
GRADE: 11, 12
LENGTH: Semester
CREDIT: Language Arts (LA) Elective, or CTE, or Fine Art
FEE: WSU CE fee
COMMENTS: Experience the power of digital photo, graphic design, video editing, computer animation, and audio by mastering the industry-standard Adobe software suite. Create unique movie posters, design a personal logo, print t-shirts, edit an epic video, bring a character to life, and so much more! Through this course you will become an Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator Certified Professional. Join the exploding digital arts field and be prepared for immediate employment, and further education. Concurrent Enrollment WSU2250. Click for examples and more information.
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