1.ENGLISH I

The English I curriculum is based on the study of fiction and non-fiction texts. Students will develop their analytical and comprehension skills. A variety of compositions will be written including a research paper. The course will also include the study of grammar and vocabulary. Students can expect to create original projects, give presentations, and use technology. An exit project and/or exam is required. A fee is charged for this course.

2.HONORS ENGLISH I

The curriculum of the Honors English I class emphasizes expanded breadth and depth of content, requiring a measurably different amount of work from the regular English classes. Honors courses are for students who are highly motivated and have achieved at least a B in previous English classes. An exit project and/or exam is required in addition to a summer reading assignment involving the book A Separate Peace by John Knowles. All course requirements must be completed to pass. A fee is charged for this course. This is a weighted course.

3.ENGLISH II

The English II curriculum is a continuation and deepening of the English I curriculum. It is based on the study of fiction and non-fiction texts. Students will further develop his/her analytical and comprehension skills. A variety of compositions will be written including a research paper. The course will also include the study of grammar and vocabulary. A fee is charged for this course.

4.HONORS ENGLISH II

The curriculum of the Honors English class seeks to extend and refine the content, processes, and product of the regular English curriculum. It emphasizes expanded breadth and depth, requiring measurably different work from the regular English program. Therefore, the Honors program is for students who are highly motivated, independent learners strong in reading, composition, and communication skills including critical reading, composition structure, and style. A focus on student collaboration and use of the technology will also be a facet of this course. This is a weighted course. A fee is charged for this course.

5.ENGLISH III

The English III curriculum utilizes the study of American Literature and Cultural History to expand students’ abilities to read, think, and write critically. Writing skills and composition will be a focus of this class. Students will continue to study grammar and vocabulary. Speaking and presentation skills will be a vital part of the curriculum as students complete several individual and group projects. Preparation for college entrance exams will be included in the course. An exit project and/or exam is required. The Research Paper is a course requirement. A fee is charged for this course.

6.ENGLISH IV

The English IV curriculum focuses on skills necessary to prepare students for college and career readiness. Students will study fiction, non-fiction, and visual texts to expand their abilities to read, analyze, and write critically. College and Career Readiness will be included as pivotal features of the course. Writing skills and composition will be a focus of this class. Students will complete a mandatory research paper, which is a course requirement. Speaking and Presentation skills will be a vital part of the curriculum as students complete several individual and group projects. An exit project and/or exam is required. The Research Paper is a course requirement. A fee is charged for this course.

7.JUNIOR CCP(College Credit Plus) COLLEGE COMPOSITION I & II

This course aligns to an introductory college-level rhetoric and writing curriculum, which requires students to develop evidence-based analytic and argumentative essays that proceed through several stages or drafts. Students evaluate, synthesize, and cite research to support their arguments. Throughout the course, students develop a personal style by making appropriate grammatical choices. Additionally, students read and analyze the rhetorical elements and their effects in non-fiction texts, including graphic images as forms of text, from many disciplines and historical periods. This is a weighted course.

8.SENIOR COLLEGE COMPOSITION I & II

This course aligns to an introductory college-level rhetoric and writing curriculum, which requires students to develop evidence-based analytic and argumentative essays that proceed through several stages or drafts. Students evaluate, synthesize, and cite research to support their arguments. Throughout the course, students develop a personal style by making appropriate grammatical choices. Additionally, students read and analyze the rhetorical elements and their effects in non-fiction texts, including graphic images as forms of text, from many disciplines and historical periods. This is a weighted course.

9.AP ENGLISH LITERATURE AND COMPOSITION

The course content is based upon a suggested curriculum from The College Board. There are two major academic goals for this course: to give students a college-level English course and to prepare them for the required AP exam in May. A great deal of self-motivation is required for this course beginning with a summer assignment involving the books Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller, Frankenstein by Mary Shelley, and Martin Dressler: The Tale of an American Dreamer by Steven Millhauser. Throughout the course, students will read and analyze British and American poetry and fiction along with select pieces of World literature. Writing about literature in the style required for success on the AP exam is a major focus. This is a weighted course. A fee is charged for this course.

10.BROADCAST JOURNALISM

Students will investigate, research, prioritize and synthesize information while learning the techniques and skills of videography, audio recording, editing, lighting and set design. Students will perform under deadline pressure, producing news stories for broadcast, the web, print, and social media, all hallmarks of a modern-day broadcast journalist. This class requires fieldwork done each week outside of class to create suitable news stories for daily broadcast. Students will also engage in topics such as journalism ethics, news bias, multi-platform journalism, and the role of media in society. These activities will build skills necessary for success in college and careers while providing a chance to explore personal interests. Students may take this course more than once with teacher approval. A fee is charged for this course.

11.MYTH AND LEGEND

This course will explore the mythology of various cultures (Greek, Roman, Norse, Egyptian, etc) with a specific eye for how these mythologies overlap. Possible topics include: the creation of a culture or nation, the structure of the cosmos, the relationship between gods and mortals, justice, society, family, love, madness, and death. A fee may be charged for this course.

12.STORYTELLING IN VIDEO GAMES

The class will focus on the narrative of the original source text and its video game adaptation as well as its film and TV adaptations. Students will read, discuss, write, play, and present about the games’ storytelling, form, genre, style, theory, and corresponding adaptations. Students will have the opportunity to have hands-on experience interacting with the games. Witcher, Uncharted, Assassins Creed, and Dante's Inferno are some examples of the narrative driven games the class will study. A fee may be charged for this course.