English

MARKETING II (CTE) | BE1005 | GRADES 9-12 | SEMESTER Prerequisite: Marketing I Marketing II is designed to expand the concepts of marketing and sales if you are interested in a marketing career. Classroom focus is group instruction with the opportunity to apply “real-life” situations to the marketing world while working with the school-based enterprise.

ECONOMICS (CTE) | SS1203 | GRADES 10-12 | SEMESTER Prerequisite: None This course is designed to help students develop a better understanding of the nature and practices of our economic system.

BUSINESS LAW (CTE) | BE1207 | GRADES 11-12 | SEMESTER Prerequisite: None This course deals primarily with contract law and its application to business and everyday life. This course is recommended for students who plan to pursue a business major in college.

ACCOUNTING (CTE) | BE1103 | GRADES 11-12 | FULL YEAR Prerequisite: None This course curriculum is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in accounting principles. Students learn what business transactions are and how accountants use a double-entry system (debits and credits) to keep track of these transactions. Next, students study the complete accounting cycle of recording transactions, preparing financial statements, and “closing the books” for small, single-owner service and merchandising businesses. This course prepares students for post-secondary accounting courses.

COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN (CTE) | BE1205 | GRADES 10-12 | SEMESTER Prerequisites: None In Computer Aided Design (CAD), students learn how to turn their ideas into fully rendered computer images. Throughout this course, students will be given various problems to solve using the principles of design and are expected to transform their ideas into 3-dimensional rendered images using Rhinoceros; a commercial 3-D computer graphics and CAD application software. Supporting CAD programs will introduce advanced rendering elements and animation.

ENGLISH ENGLISH In four years of study, students will read a variety of genres in a global context, respond to literature both affectively and evaluatively; think, write, and speak critically on a variety of subject matter; and acquire a lifelong appreciation of the written word. All students will read a minimum of one grade level book every summer as determined by the English Department. For senior-level English courses, successful completion of the written component of the Integrated Service Learning Experience (ISLE) is required for credit.

ENGLISH I* | LA0940 | GRADE 9 | FULL YEAR Prerequisite: None English I curriculum includes the study of foundational skills in grammar, vocabulary, writing, and literature. In literature, students are taught the techniques of critical analysis in literary forms of short story, essay, drama, nonfiction, poetry, and the novel. Heavy emphasis is placed on the elements of writing and the writing process, with special attention to grammar, usage, and mechanic skills needed to compose a multi-paragraph essay.

HONORS INTERDISCIPLINARY ENGLISH I/WORLD HISTORY* | LA0901 | GRADE 10 | FULL YEAR Prerequisites: Instructor approval based on admissions file, teacher recommendation, and student interest. This course is designed to be a challenging interdisciplinary survey of the events and thoughts that have shaped the course of human history and was developed for students who demonstrate both a high proficiency in English and the capability for focused literary study. It emphasizes advanced skill development in the study of grammar, vocabulary, writing, and literature. The study of literary pattern is developed through extended critical reading, discussion, and writing across a variety of literary genres.

ENGLISH II* | LA1035/LA1040 | GRADE 10 | FULL YEAR Prerequisite: None English II is a continuation of the study of grammar, vocabulary, writing, research and literature learned in English I, with the goal of strengthening skills learned freshman year. Heavy emphasis is placed on composition and reading analysis. Students continue to develop writing through practicing the formal writing process. This course measures students reading, writing and communication skills. This is measured using the Common Core State Standards for reading, writing, speaking and listening, and language.

HONORS ENGLISH II* | LA1001 | GRADE 10 | FULL YEAR Prerequisites: Instructor approval based on recommendation, writing sample, and student interest. This rigorous course is a continuation of the study of grammar, vocabulary, writing, and literature learned in English I/ Honors English I. With a large emphasis on writing, this course is designed for students who can critically and analytically engage with challenging texts. Students are expected to contribute meaningfully to the course and work to hone their skills in all aspects of the formal writing process.

ENGLISH III* | LA1135/LA1140 | GRADE 11 | FULL YEAR Prerequisite: None This literature course covers material from American Literature presented in a historical context. Vocabulary growth derives from literature read. Essays in creative and expository writing flow from experience and from the literature studied. In addition to a required research paper, students compile a writing portfolio showing their progress throughout the year.

HONORS ENGLISH III: AP LITERATURE AND COMPOSITION* | LA1101 | GRADE 11 | FULL YEAR Prerequisite: Student must have received at least a C or higher in Honors English II, or receive instructor approval. This course invites students to develop an ability to analyze and interpret significant literary works written in various genres and historical periods. Students are guided to sharpen their critical thinking skills and develop a more fluent, precise writing style. Essays focus on analyzing novels, poetry, and prose passages. Vocabulary growth derives from the literature and work on specific literary terms. Students also write a research paper. Colleges may award a score of 3 or higher on the AP exam in the spring with anywhere from three to five college credits.

ENGLISH IV: CONTEMPORARY LITERATURE* | LA1275 | GRADE 12 | FULL YEAR Prerequisite: None This course trains students be critical thinkers of contemporary ideals, and grow as writers, readers, and problem solvers as they delve into contemporary literature and compare original works with their film adaptations. After studying each literary piece, students analyze the film version to identify thematic elements and finalize their understanding in a written critical analysis.

ENGLISH IV: CREATIVE WRITING* | LA1277 | GRADE 12 | FULL YEAR Prerequisite: Instructor approval This course is designed to extend student’s writing abilities. Students study poetry, fiction, non-fiction, and multimodal texts strengthening their writing and critical thinking skills. Students benefit from extensive development of the writing process from inception to publishing.