Language Arts Courses
English 1
This introductory English course combines the study of literary genre with a focus on composition skills. Students will learn effective communication skills by focusing on the 6 + 1 Traits of Writing developed by the Northwest Regional Education Laboratories. Oral communication and research skills are included.
English 2
This intermediate English course incorporates the study of world literature along with a continued focus on composition skills. Students will read, reflect, synthesize, and respond to several different types of world literature. A research paper is required.
English 3
This course explores American literature and the pursuit of the American Dream. Students will go on a pilgrimage of religion and faith, relive a revolution of rebellion and conformity, redefine truth and human potential, and develop a deeper sense of self. Through students' explorations of classic American themes and ideals, they will deepen their awareness of political and social influences that have shaped American culture as it is known today.
English 4
This class prepares students for the skills needed to be successful in college and in life. When the class is complete, students will have acquired the reading and critical thinking skills necessary for understanding challenging new material, analyzing that material to deduce meaning, and applying what they have learned to the world.
GRAD Reading
This purpose of this quarter-long class is to help students who need to pass the state mandated GRAD Reading test in order to graduate. The fundamentals of reading are the focus of the class. Along with developing the skills that will be tested, strategies for taking standardized tests are covered.
GRAD Writing
GRAD Writing is a quarter-long writing review class for those needing to pass the state mandatory writing test or those wishing to review some core concepts of composition. The course covers fundamentals of writing often introduced in middle school curriculum. The course work is based on the Six Traits of Writing with emphasis on vocabulary.
Media and Society
The average 8-18 year old in the United States spends almost 6 1/2 hours consuming media in a typical day. Media is a term for anything that communicates, such as books, magazines, computers, radio, film, television, music, Internet... Media are very integral part of our lives and therefore they generate popular interest and debate about any social problem that we can think of. This class will take a critical look at media's role in society. It will help you improve your ability to access, analyze, evaluate, and produce media messages of all kinds. You will successfully create your own Blog and add to it throughout the semester. This course can be taken as an alternate course for 1 semester of English 3 or English 4 (1 semester of English 3 and English 4 is required) or as an elective course.
Popular Teen Literature
What makes certain pieces of literature more popular than others? Why do some novels immediately hit the best seller list and others barely make it into a book store? This semester-long class will explore answers to these questions. You will get to explore family and peer relationships through a variety of teen novels and dig deeper into the texts and your own personal opinions and experiences through answers to questions posed to you in your assignments. We will be reading 3 novels this semester and other shorter selections. Students will be given the opportunity to choose their own books to read or may choose to have their reading materials selected for them by the teacher. This course can be taken as an alternate course for 1 semester of English 3 or English 4 (1 semester of English 3 and English 4 is required) or as an elective course.
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