English Department COMMUNICATIONS iI

109 Grade 10 Full Year

Non-Cumulative 1 Credit

This course is designed to provide scaffolded assistance to students who continue to need assistance with core subjects. The final goal is twofold: to increase the probability of academic student success, and to prepare students for independence during the final years of high school. The course will focus on developing basic communications skills and strategies through reading, writing, vocabulary, grammar, and mathematics. There will be additional emphasis on guided work with opportunities for assistance as students complete work more independently. This course is only offered in years when needed. This course may NOT be used as one of the four English credits needed to meet graduation requirements.

College Study Skills

150 Grades 11, 12

One Semester

Non-Cumulative 1/2 Credit

This is a foundational course in active learning strategies and effective study skills that focus on the learner's role and responsibility in the learning process such as, time management, study methods, test-taking tips, information literacy, and financial awareness are covered. This course is offered as a three (3) credit hour dual credit course with Kankakee Community College (ORIN 1503 –First Year College Experience). This credit most likely would not transfer to a four year university or college. This course may NOT be used as one of the four English credits needed to meet graduation requirements.

JOURNALISM: YEARBOOK

160 Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Non-Cumulative

Full Year

1 Credit

In this course students will gain skills in one or more of the following areas: page design, advanced publishing techniques, copy writing, editing and photography while producing a creative, innovative yearbook which records school memories and events. There is an emphasis on journalism skills in this class! Participants gain useful, real world skills in time management, marketing, teamwork, and design principles. This course may NOT be used as one of the four English credits needed to meet graduation requirements.

Introductory Speech

175 Grades 11, 12

One Semester

Non-Cumulative 1/2 Credit

The student will be introduced to basic principles of effective speaking and listening. Emphasis is on both understanding basic communication theory and on improving oral communication skills. The student will learn to prepare, organize, and deliver effective research-based informative and persuasive speeches. This course is dual credit with KCC as COMM 1553. Per KCC requirements appropriate assessment scores on ACT, SAT, or KCC Accuplacer are required prior to enrollment.