Successful completion of this course will earn students Dual Credit that is transferable to many colleges and universities. This course is developed in collaboration with the College of DuPage and will earn credit for English 1101.
The course introduces key concepts in rhetoric and writing, including situation and context, audience, genre, purpose, and persuasion. Students apply these concepts in writing projects that demonstrate how reading and writing are embedded in multi-faceted purposes. These writing projects unfold through a deliberate process of inquiry, feedback, and revision.
Grade 9-11. Year-long. Placement required.
This course counts toward graduation as general electives, but NOT as fulfillment of the four-year English graduation requirement.
Literacy Strategies is a year-long course designed to improve a student’s reading skills. Literacy Strategies will emphasize comprehension strategies, vocabulary development, study skills, transference of reading strategies to content-area classes, enjoyment of reading, and written response to text.
Grade 9-11. Year-long. Placement required.
This course counts toward graduation as general electives, but NOT as fulfillment of the four-year English graduation requirement.
Literacy Strategies is a year-long course designed to improve a student’s reading skills. Literacy Strategies will emphasize comprehension strategies, vocabulary development, study skills, transference of reading strategies to content-area classes, enjoyment of reading, and written response to text.
Grade 9-11. Year-long. Placement required.
This course counts toward graduation as general electives, but NOT as fulfillment of the four-year English graduation requirement.
Literacy Strategies is a year-long course designed to improve a student’s reading skills. Literacy Strategies will emphasize comprehension strategies, vocabulary development, study skills, transference of reading strategies to content-area classes, enjoyment of reading, and written response to text.
This course is taken concurrently with English 1.
Grade 10-12. Prerequisite is instructor’s permission based on teacher recommendations regarding the student’s writing ability, creativity, and dependability. A test of basic writing skills and an interview may also be administered.
This course counts toward graduation as general electives, but NOT as fulfillment of the four-year English graduation requirement.
This course develops skills such as writing copy, designing spreads, and desktop publishing. Students develop computer literacy skills and meet specific deadlines in order to produce the annual high school yearbook. NOTE: This course may be repeated from the sophomore through the senior year with permission of the instructor.
Grade 10-12. Prerequisite is instructor’s permission based on teacher recommendations regarding the student’s writing ability, creativity, and dependability. A test of basic writing skills and an interview may also be administered.
This course counts toward graduation as general electives, but NOT as fulfillment of the four-year English graduation requirement.
This course develops writing, interviewing, and design skills which are applied when students produce the school newspaper. NOTE: This course may be repeated from the sophomore through the senior year with permission of the instructor.
Grade 12 One Semester.
This course provides a historical overview of African-American literature from Frederick Douglass’ slave narrative to contemporary hip-hop music. Students will examine the importance of literacy, story craft, and social responsibility in the African-American literary tradition. Course materials include poetry, drama, non-fiction, novels, film, and music.
This course meets in a blended attendance pattern using a dynamic, flexible schedule. For more details about blended learning follow this link
Grade 10-12. One semester. Prerequisite is Creative Writing 1
This course counts toward graduation as general electives, but NOT as fulfillment of the four-year English graduation requirement.
This course significantly extends the writing experiences introduced in Creative Writing 1 Its primary focus will be on poetry and short story writing. Students will create a portfolio for both poetry and short stories and will submit some of their work for publication.
Grade 10-12. One semester.
This course counts toward graduation as general electives, but NOT as fulfillment of the four-year English graduation requirement.
This course enhances creative and imaginative expression by developing the skills, style, and commitment essential for effective writing. Students will create within a variety of genres: journals, short stories, poetry, essays, and drama.
Grade 9-12. One semester. Prerequisite is Theatre Arts 1
This course counts toward graduation as general electives, but NOT as fulfillment of the four-year English graduation requirement.
This course builds upon concepts learned in Theatre Arts I while still centering on student participation and involvement. The focuses will be on more advanced styles of acting and more specific responsibilities inherent to the directing process, including technical aspects of theatre.