English

This year-long course is designed to help students transition to the high school English program by refining and strengthening reading, writing, and communication skills. It gives students the opportunity to develop an understanding and appreciation of high-engagement texts. Students will study literature through the genres of novel, drama, short story, nonfiction, and poetry, as well as through common themes. The study of grammar, usage, and mechanics will be integrated with the students' writing. Home work plays an essential role in the course, along with the study of vocabulary.

• Credit: 1.0
• Level: 9
• Prerequisite: None
• Fees: None

Meets Requirements in ENGLISH.  May be taken only once for credit.

This year-long, accelerated course includes the literature and writing experiences of English I, at an accelerated level. The course is intended for students capable of a challenging curriculum, and it provides a strong foundation for subsequent Honors and Advanced Placement English classes. In Honors English I, students will be expected to handle a greater amount of assigned reading than in English I and will compose more sophisticated essays, including the critical analysis essay and persuasive essay. Honors English I students will also study vocabulary. Homework is an essential part of the course.

• Credit: 1.0
• Level: 9
• Prerequisite: None
• Fees: None

Meets Requirements in ENGLISH.  May be taken only once for credit.

English II is a year-long course intended to help students strengthen their writing, reading, and communication skills. Students will study the six eras in American literature. They will also explore the genres of novel, short story, nonfiction, poetry, essay, speeches, and drama. In addition, students will be expected to successfully complete a major research project; multi-paragraph, thesis-driven essays; critical analysis essays, essay tests; and first person, narrative accounts. Homework plays an essential role in the course, along with the study of vocabulary.

• Credit: 1.0
• Level: 10
• Prerequisite: English I or English I Honors
• Fees: None

Meets Requirements in ENGLISH.  May be taken only once for credit.

English II is a year-long course intended to help students strengthen their writing, reading, and communication skills. Students will study the six eras in American literature. They will also explore the genres of novel, short story, nonfiction, poetry, essay, speeches, and drama. In addition, students will be expected to successfully complete a major research project; multi-paragraph, thesis-driven essays; critical analysis essays, essay tests; and first person, narrative accounts. Homework plays an essential role in the course, along with the study of vocabulary. Students learn about many developments in American history since 1877, both in the area of domestic affairs and foreign affairs.  This course will provide an integrated approach to U.S. History and English II.

• Credit: 2.0
• Level: 10
• Prerequisite: None
• Fees: None

Meets Requirements in 1.0 ENGLISH AND 1.0 HISTORY.  May be taken only once for credit.

AP Seminar is a foundational course that engages students in cross-curricular conversations that explore the complexities of academic and real-world topics and issues by analyzing divergent perspectives. Using an inquiry framework, students practice reading and analyzing articles, research studies, and foundational, literary, and philosophical texts; listening to and viewing speeches, broadcasts, and personal accounts; and experiencing artistic works and performances. Students learn to synthesize information from multiple sources, develop their own perspectives in written essays, and design and deliver oral and visual presentations, both individually and as part of a team. Ultimately, the course aims to equip students with the power to analyze and evaluate information with accuracy and precision in order to craft and communicate evidence-based arguments.
This year-long, accelerated course includes much of the literature, vocabulary study, and writing experiences of English II, but at an accelerated level (reading assignments, homework, and complexity of writing will be augmented). This course is intended for students capable of a challenging curriculum and provides a strong foundation for subsequent Advanced Placement English classes. In addition, the study of grammar, usage, and mechanics will be integrated with the students' writing. In addition to the increased homework load, students will be expected to complete a summer reading component. 

• Credit: 1.0
• Level: 10
• Prerequisite: English I Honors
• Fees: $146 AP Exam Fee

Meets Requirements in ENGLISH.  May be taken only once for credit.

In this course, students will prepare for the demanding reading and writing requirements required for students after high school. Students will improve their ability to read deeply and carefully, understanding how authors use language to create meaning. This class will include direction and practice in expository, persuasive, descriptive and narrative writing. Students will engage in the college application process, including writing the college application essay. They will also examine the research process and produce a topical research paper.

• Credit: 1.0
• Level: 11-12
• Prerequisite: English II, AP Seminar, or English II Humanities
• Fees: None

Meets Requirements in ENGLISH.  May be taken only once for credit.

This accelerated, college-level course prepares students for the AP Language and Composition exam through reading and analysis of nonfiction essays in addition to polishing critical thinking and writing skills. Because students who pass the AP exam may earn college credit, the degree of difficulty is high. Students should be demonstrating consistent years of proficiency in reading and writing. Students will be required to complete a summer reading assignment and get a recommendation from the most recent English teacher. Qualities of AP include a mature perspective (global and historical), an analytical voice, a flow to the writing and organizational structure, and correctness in grammar.

• Credit: 1.0
• Level: 11
• Prerequisite: Teacher Approval
• Fees: $99 AP Exam; Textbook/Workbook

Meets Requirements in ENGLISH.  May be taken only once for credit.

Creative Writing I: GT-AH1

Examines techniques for creative writing by exploring imaginative uses of language through creative genres (fiction, poetry, and other types of creative production such as drama, screenplays, graphic narrative, or creative nonfiction) with emphasis on the student's own unique style, subject matter and needs. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-AH1 category. Note: This course was previously listed as ENG 221.

• Credit: 0.5 CVHS & 3.0 ACC
• Level: 11-12
• Prerequisite: None
• Fees: Textbook

Meets Requirements in ENGLISH.  May be taken only once for credit.

In this course, students will read and discuss world literature including fiction, poetry, and nonfiction from a variety of literary eras and countries.  Students will identify and understand the thematic concerns of the selected writers and analyze each selected work in terms of traditional fictional elements through a variety of projects including, but not limited to, essays, journals, visuals and oral presentations.

• Credit: 1.0
• Level: 12
• Prerequisite: English III or AP Lang and Comp
• Fees: None

Meets Requirements in ENGLISH.  May be taken only once for credit.

AP English Literature and Composition is a college-level class that provides students with an academic experience equivalent to a freshman/sophomore college survey class of English Literature. Students successfully mastering the course material may earn college credit by passing the AP English Literature Exam, which is administered annually. Students should be demonstrating consistent years of proficiency in reading and writing. 

• Credit: 1.0
• Level: 12
• Prerequisite: Teacher Approval
• Fees: $99 AP Exam; Textbook and/or Novels

Meets Requirements in ENGLISH.  May be taken only once for credit.

English Composition I: GT-CO1

Emphasizes the planning, writing, and revising of compositions, including the development of critical and logical thinking skills. This course includes a wide variety of compositions that stress analytical, evaluative, and persuasive/argumentative writing. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-CO1 category. Note: This course was previously listed as ENG 121. It is required that students take ACC-ENG 1021 English Composition I and ACC-LIT 1015 Introduction to Literature consecutively.

• Credit: 0.5 CVHS & 3.0 ACC
• Level: 12
• Prerequisite: 

• ACT	SAT	Accuplacer	High School Class/GPA	AP
  Minimum 18 English	Minimum 470 EBRW	Minimum 246 Writing	Min. 3.0 HS cumulative GPA (weighted or unweighted)	ENG 1021 course equivalency met with min. 3 Language and Composition

• Fees: Textbook

Meets Requirements in ENGLISH.  May be taken only once for credit.

English Composition II: GT-CO2

Expands and refines the objectives of English Composition I. Emphasizes critical/logical thinking and reading, problem definition, research strategies, and writing analytical, evaluative, and/or argumentative compositions. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-CO2 category. Note: This course was previously listed as ENG 122. 

• Credit: 0.5 CVHS & 3.0 ACC
• Level: 12
• Prerequisite: 

  ACT	SAT	Accuplacer	High School Class/GPA	AP
  Minimum 18 English	Minimum 470 EBRW	Minimum 246 Writing	Min. 3.0 HS cumulative GPA (weighted or unweighted)	ENG 1021 course equivalency met with min. 3 Language and Composition

• Fees: Textbook

Meets Requirements in ENGLISH.  May be taken only once for credit.

Introduction to Literature: GT-AH2

Introduces fiction, poetry, and drama. This course emphasizes active and responsive reading. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-AH2 category.  Taken simultaneously with 50461S1 Contemporary Literature/Comp. It is required that students take ACC-ENG 1021 OR ACC-ENG 1022 and ACC-LIT 1015 consecutively.

• Credit: 0.5 CVHS & 3.0 ACC
• Level: 12
• Prerequisite: 

  ACT	SAT	Accuplacer	High School Class/GPA	AP
  Minimum 18 English	Minimum 470 EBRW	Minimum 246 Writing	Min. 3.0 HS cumulative GPA (weighted or unweighted)	Min. 3 Language and Composition

• Fees: Textbook

Meets Requirements in ENGLISH.  May be taken only once for credit.