The following English Courses will fulfill 1 graduation credit each towards the needed English credits in order to graduate. 

English 9 - 2 semesters - 1 .0 credit

English 9 is a course for first year high school students, which covers the requirements of English 9 in a College Preparatory (CP) format.  This course focuses on organization, study and test-taking skills, in addition to the study of multiple genres of literature.  Students of English 9 CP will become proficient in reading comprehension, vocabulary, listening, speaking, and writing through their study of literature and nonfiction historical documents. 

Evaluation will be based on test scores, compositions, notebooks and homework. 

Honors English 9 - 2 semesters - 1 .0 credit 

Prerequisite: Placement System

Honors English 9 is a course that covers the requirements of English 9 in an Honors format.  Designed with the college bound student in mind, it focuses on organization, study and test-taking skills in addition to the study of multiple genres of literature.  Students will become proficient in reading comprehension, vocabulary, listening, speaking, and writing through their study of literature and non-fiction historical documents.  These skills will be developed through reading and/or media presentation of eclectic novels, short stories, poetry, essays, biographies, and drama.  This course will require much outside reading and move at a fast pace.  

Evaluation will be based on test scores, compositions, notebooks and homework.

English 10 - 2 semesters - 1 .0 credit

Prerequisite: English 9

English 10 is designed to develop critical thinking skills. English 10 concentrates on many genres of literature.  Poetry, novels, short stories, biographies, plays and films are all used as tools to study, research, discuss, and ponder as students develop their critical thinking skills.  Although some students learn differently, the diversity of literature will enable each student to be successful.  Writing in the form of expository and narrative writing, along with projects and discussions will lead the way in students’ path to higher-level thinking.  Grammar is taught in mini-lessons through the student’s own improvement.

Evaluation will be based on test scores, compositions, notebooks and homework.

Honors English 10 - 2 semesters - 1 .0 credit

Prerequisite: Honors English 9 or Teacher recommendation

Honors English 10  is designed for high achieving students who plan to attend college.  This course is designed to develop critical thinking skills at an accelerated level.  Honors English 10 concentrates on multiple genres of literature.  Poetry, novels, short stories, biographies, plays and films are used as tools to study, research, discuss, and ponder for students to develop their critical thinking skills.  Expository and narrative writing, along with projects and 

discussions will lead the way to higher-level thinking.   This course will require much outside reading and will move at a fast pace.

Evaluation will be based on test scores, compositions, notebooks and homework.

English 11 - 2 semesters - 1 .0 credit

Prerequisite: English 

English 11 is a course designed to focus on different types of cultural literature. The American literature section of English 11 begins with coverage of Planter and Puritan authors and continues a parallel of American History development. The  English literature section of English 11 incorporates Anglo-Saxon literature and parallels British history.  A variety of literary genres are further explored in the course. In this course, students will be required to compose critical essays with their studies in literature.  

Evaluation will be based on test scores, compositions, notebooks and homework.

Honors English 11 (CCP option) - 2 semesters - 1 .0 credit 

Prerequisite: English 10 Honors or Teacher recommendation

Honors English 11 is designed for high achieving students who plan to further their studies in college.  The vast majority of all published writing is nonfiction, found in magazines, newspapers, books and the Internet.  This is an introduction to seven major forms of nonfiction – memoir, personal essay, features, profiles, reviews, literary non-fiction and satire.  Students will learn what these forms of nonfiction are and start developing the ideas, skills and confidence to write their own nonfiction compositions.  This course also serves as an excellent precursor to the AP Language and Composition class.

Evaluation will be based on test scores, compositions, notebooks and homework.

English 12 - 2 semesters - 1 .0 credit  

Prerequisite: English 11

English 12 is designed to focus on composition.  Students will learn how to compose various genres of writing.  Students are expected to participate in extensive peer response, which will include discussion, presentations and written responses.  The students must complete a portfolio consisting of their work throughout the course.  Independent reading is required. Evaluation will be based on test scores, compositions, portofolio and homework.

Honors English 12 (CCP option) - 2 semesters - 1 .0 credit  

Prerequisite:  Honors English 11 or Teacher recommendation

Honors English 12 is a course that focuses on British Literature that examines representative works from the Anglo-Saxon period to the late 18th century.  Time periods covered are Old English, Medieval, Renaissance, Early Seventeenth Century, and Restoration.  A variety of authors, genres, and trends will be studied.  Literature (included but not limited to) pieces being studied are Beowulf, The Canterbury Tales, a Shakespeare play (usually Macbeth, Hamlet, or Taming of the Shrew), sonnets (Shakespeare, Donne, Wroth, Milton), Paradise Lost, and Gulliver's Travels.  This course is equivalent to three college credits as offered by Southern State Community College.

Evaluation will be based on test scores, compositions, notebooks and homework.

Electives:

Media Literacy 2 semesters - 1 .0 credit  

Media Literacy teaches students how to build the critical thinking, writing, and reading skills required in a media-rich and increasingly techno-centric world. In a world saturated with media messages, digital environments, and social networking, concepts of literacy must expand to include all forms of media. Today's students need to be able to read, comprehend, analyze, and respond to non-traditional media with the same skill level they engage with traditional print sources.