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.
Grade 9-12. One semester.
This course counts toward graduation as general electives, but NOT as fulfillment of the four-year English graduation requirement.
This course is a student-oriented class that focuses on the theory of acting, the process of directing, and the elements of technical theatre. Theory will be interlaced with opportunities for hands-on involvement at all levels of the theatrical experience.
This course counts toward graduation as general electives, but NOT as fulfillment of the four-year English graduation requirement.
Grade 10-12. One semester.
This course develops essential oral communication skills introduced previously in the language arts experience. Individual speeches, such as children’s stories, prose reading, award acceptance, impromptu speaking, radio speaking, and original essays are performed in this semester program. Special attention is given to acquiring poise, confidence, and dignity as a speaker.
One semester.
This course concentrates on communicating effectively in the academic environment, personal relationships, daily activities, and professional settings. Students will utilize and refine their reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. Students will focus on logically developing ideas with appropriate evidence, clear and precise language, and varied sentence structure. They will learn how to effectively communicate in different settings through instruction on teamwork, problem solving, technological application, leadership skills, and interaction with people in various roles and work situations, all to help them become successful communicators in the world beyond high school.
One semester.
This course engages students in the “doing” of philosophy as an activity rather than a subject matter. Through the use of philosophical principles students will analyze arguments from history and develop their own written and spoken arguments. Students will be asked to engage in the careful critical inquiry of, discourse about, and reflection upon some of the perennial questions and most noted philosophers in recorded history.