Institute for the Creative Arts -

Course Title: PAP English 9

Course/Unit Credit: 1.0

Course Code:  410100

Grade: 9

Description:

The study of mechanics and grammar includes sentence structure, parts of speech, spelling/vocabulary, and composition. A survey is made of all types of literature.

Course Title: English 10

Course/Unit Credit: 1.0

Course Code:  411000

Grade: 10

Description:

English 10 emphasizes the study of various literary genres including non-fiction, short story, drama, poetry and the novel as well as the writing process. Students' understanding of grammar, mechanics, vocabulary, literary terms, and reading skills will be further developed. A research paper/project may be required along with various projects implementing use of technology in the classroom.

Course Title: English 11

Course/Unit Credit: 1.0

Course Code:  412000

Grade: 11

Description:

English 11 includes the study of grammar, mechanics, usage and sentence structure as they relate to expository and persuasive writing. College preparatory vocabulary is stressful. Students are taught analytical skills as they read classics written by American authors. Juniors may complete a research paper or project and use technology to prepare for ACT college entrance exams.

Course Title: English 12

Course/Unit Credit: 1.0

Course Code:  413000

Grade: 12

Description:

English 12 includes the study of reading, writing, speaking and listening, and language skills. Students will read complex fiction and nonfiction texts with a concentration in British literature; students will write clear, cohesive papers with core emphasis placed on persuasive texts to include a research project with formal MLA citations; students will develop speaking and listening skills that enhance flexible communication and collaboration abilities; students will improve language skills through their study of grammar, usage, mechanics, and extensive vocabulary study.

Course Title: Transitional English 12

Course/Unit Credit: 1.0

Course Code:  413010

Grade: 12

Description:

This course teaches students strategies for reading and understanding specific kinds of complex texts in all subjects — reading a biology textbook, for example, is different from reading short stories or history research articles. Students learn to develop and defend ideas from the text and write about them in different formats.

Course Title: AP English Literature and Composition

Course/Unit Credit: 1.0

Course Code:  517040

Grade: 11-12

Description:

AP English Literature and Composition is a college-level course offered in high school; the primary focus is the development of critical thinking, reading and writing skills as preparation for college studies. Following the College Board’s guidelines for the course, students’ complete assignments in preparation for the national AP exam in May. Depending on AP exam results, students may qualify for college credits/hours. Students interested in rigorous, in-depth literary reading and writing are encouraged to enroll. An AP assessment score of 3, 4, or 5 may result in a Comp. I college credit depending upon individual college requirements.

Course Title: AP English Language and Composition

Course/Unit Credit: 1.0

Course Code:  517030

Grade: 11-12

Description:

AP English Language and Composition is a college-level class offered in high school. Students may qualify for college credit hours based on their AP test performance. Students will read a variety of texts and will learn basic elements of rhetoric: writing with a purpose, addressing and appealing to an audience, creating effective text structures, and appropriate style. An AP assessment score of 3, 4, or 5 may result in a Comp. I college credit depending upon individual college requirements.

Course Title: Journalism I

Course/Unit Credit: 1.0

Course Code: 415000

Grade: 9-12

Description:

Students learn the rules of writing for print and online media. The course includes a general introduction to the entire field of journalism and previews career opportunities.

Course Title: Personal Communication

Course/Unit Credit: 0.5

Course Code:  414200

Grade: 9-12

Description:

Students will learn techniques for effective listening and speaking and formal/informal communication.