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1.0 Credit
Course Description: "The Ultimate Odyssey" - In this course, you will enter a new environment full of challenging and exciting opportunities. Through literature and writing we will examine the journey of self-discovery called life. Fasten your seat belts. The journey is about to begin.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of ninth grade English. 1.0 Credit
Course Description: "Part II of the Journey" - In this course, we will open the window to the world. Through literature and writing we will study other cultures and ourselves. You will journey to areas that will stretch your mind and ability. Enjoy!
INTEGRATED SOPHOMORE ENGLISH AND WORLD HISTORY/GEOGRAPHY OR HONORS SOPHOMORE ENGLISH AND HONORS WORLD HISTORY/GEOGRAPHY Grade 10
1.0 Credit Social Studies
1.0 Credit English
Prerequisite for Integrated: Successful completion of ninth grade English
Prerequisite for Honors: Teacher recommendation
This course is a two semester study of world history/geography and literature from the French Revolution to the present which focuses on "change." The course increases time management skills, learning styles awareness, creative thinking, as well as analysis and synthesis of ideas in a cooperative environment. This course meets the tenth grade English requirement and provides a social studies elective credit. It is recommended for students planning on attending college, and it will satisfy the Colorado University geography requirement for admission to the College of Arts and Sciences.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of the appropriate sophomore English class. .5 Credit
Course Description: Take part III of the journey through American literature and rub shoulders with the rich and famous; meet eccentrics, murderers, mobsters, runaway teens and famous dreamers. Learn to express yourself through writing, discussing and designing creative projects. Enhance your vocabulary, study skills and command of grammar to prepare yourself for the competitive world community.
INTEGRATED JUNIOR ENGLISH/MODERN AMERICA Grade 11
Prerequisite: Successful completion of sophomore English 1.0 Credit English
1.0 Credit Social Studies
This combined, year-long course explores myths and realities as history comes alive in American literature. Two teachers team their expertise to provide the students with a wide range of learning opportunities. Critical reading and thinking, varied writing assignments, dramatic simulations and field trips make this class a unique education experience for both the college-bound and non-college bound student. During the second semester, students also practice techniques for taking the ACT college entrance test.
JUNIOR ENGLISH HONORS Grade 11
Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation 1.0 Credit English
1.0 Credit Social Studies
Course Description: This integrated American literature and history class is available for the honors student who is seeking a truly rigorous course. Unique learning experiences such as horseback riding during the frontier unit and a 1920s Gatsby ball accompany intense, college-level reading, thinking, writing, discussion and dramatic simulations. As well as preparing the student for the ACT college entrance test, this team-taught class also provides practice for the optional Advanced Placement Composition and Language and American History tests in the spring.
BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS* Grade 11
.5 English Elective Credit .5 Credit
Fee: $4.00
Prerequisite: Computer Applications (may be taken concurrently). This course and CDT are required for entrance into the BOE Program.
Course Description: This course is designed to improve the communication skills of students across the curriculum through a comprehensive unit in technical writing. Technical writing is then integrated into telecommunications, leadership and teamwork skills. The goal of the class is to expand and improve the students' communication skills, specifically written, presentation, and interpersonal skills. The students will also create their own EMPLOYABILITY/COLLEGE PORTFOLIO. Computer fee.
PRACTICAL READING AND WRITING Grade 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: ONLY students who have not passed the reading/writing proficiency. .5 Credit
Course Description: If you need some encouragement to improve your basic reading and writing skills before graduation, you belong in this class. This course focuses on practical reading skills needed to survive in any career: reading comprehension, vocabulary and study skills. The focus will be on reading to learn and enjoying both reading, writing, and learning. Make the reading-writing connection.
MYTHOLOGY AND FOLKLORE/SCIENCE FICTION Grades 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None .5 Credit
Course Description: "This is a most excellent adventure" that even Bill and Ted would enjoy! Become a part of a quest that ancients and futurists alike take. From Ulysses to Luke Skywalker, this is a journey into the strange and unknown that includes one-eyed monsters, flying flesh eaters, beautiful maidens, and countless other amazing characters. Learn how cultures from Alaska to Zaire explain the unexplainable!
Prerequisite: None .5 Credit
Course Description: Cultural Voices is a literature-based journey through the rich array of voices from our national communities. In this course the students and instructor will explore, discuss, and analyze the works of various races, ethnicity, social classes, and exceptional populations. Using a thematic approach, the students will read poetry, short stories, plays, novels, and essays, as well as review films and other forms of artistic expression. By engaging in the various texts, the student will evaluate and appreciate contemporary cultural classics and draw connections between personal experiences and cultures other than their own.
SHORT STORIES, PAPERBACKS AND PERIODICALS Grade 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None .5 Credit
Course Description: Read popular short stories, enjoy paperback novels and analyze modern newspapers in this practical class designed for non-college bound students wanting to refine skills useful in the adult world. Students will participate in a number of creative projects designed to improve reading, writing and discussion skills.
Prerequisite: None .5 Credit
Course Description: Do you want to improve your higher level reading skills: reading rate, critical reading and even technical reading? Then this course is for you. Learn a variety of reading strategies that will help you in the job market or the college world. Consider working on vocabulary skills that will improve your performance on the ACT and other tests.
COMPOSITION FOR THE COLLEGE BOUND Grades 12
Prerequisite: Junior English .5 Credit
Course Description: This course provides invaluable experience for high school students desiring to practice the level of thinking and writing expected at the college level. Students will polish skills through writing a literary analysis, the formal and informal essay, the essay exam, and may choose their own stimulating topics for the research paper. The student will also develop the organizational and time management skills so vital for college survival. In addition, aspects of grammar, mechanics, spelling, and vocabulary will be reviewed.
Prerequisite: Junior English .5 Credit
Course Description: Travel the world for free while you read about horrible villains, bloody deeds, wild plots, deadly secrets, and intolerable situations. Discover other cultures. Meet strange and unusual people. Find out what really makes the human heart tick. World literature allows you to do all this while you become a true student of the world. You'll never be the same.
CREATIVE WRITING Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None .5 Credit
Course Description: Are you interested in being a published writer? Creative Writing offers the opportunity to write in many different forms: essay, short story, and poetry. Develop your imagination and creativity in this course. A children's story will be written, designed, and illustrated.
BIBLE LITERATURE Grades 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None .5 Credit
Course Description: This is not Sunday School! This is a lively, fascinating look at the clash between good and evil, love and hate. It is the story of a group of people: their victories, failures, desires, and struggles. Experience what has been called "the greatest story ever told."
TECHNICAL WRITING Grades 11, 12
Prerequisite: None .5 Credit
Course Description: Run as a company where students are hired as managers or writers, technical writing is a stimulating way to refine and use English skills in a practical way. Everyone, whether headed for college or the world of work, can benefit from this class, which offers a fast-paced, high-level experience in producing professional quality documents for real audiences, such as local businesses. Each student will compile a portfolio of technical writing samples and projects which he or she can be proud of and which clearly illustrate the skills necessary for today's competitive job market.
WOMEN AND THEIR LITERATURE Grades 11, 12
Prerequisite: None .5 Credit
Course Description: The works of many female authors, rediscovered in the last twenty years, are still missing in the typical English class. This course, designed as a college-level discussion seminar, helps students of both genders explore women's issues in literature and real life. Short stories, poetry, novels, plays, essays and movie/media analysis complete the curriculum. Students also enjoy guest speakers, field trips and sharing research on issues or authors of their choice. Talk to those who have taken the class, and sign up for a very special experience.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT ENGLISH Grade 12
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor/teacher recommendation 1.5 Credit
This is a three-term course. Fee: $65.00 (maximum)
Course Description: Advanced Placement English offers intensive studies in literary analysis and composition styles to the highly motivated, highly competent student who has both the time and the desire to pursue a college level course. The course prepares students for the levels of thinking, reading and writing expected of selective colleges. The rewards are well worth the effort.
(All class materials must be purchased by the student) .5 Credit
In this course students will have the opportunity to learn strategies for taking the ACT test, review English, mathematics, reading and science reasoning concepts often tested by ACT, and practice with sample ACT tests. Along with college testing preparation, students will be provided with info to help them complete college searches and fill out college and financial aid applications. All materials for this course must be purchased by the student. Grades will only be awarded as pass or fail. This class may only be used to fulfill a general elective.
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