This course is designed for those who want to improve their public speaking skills and to become more effective communicators. Students will present a series of informal and formal speeches utilizing the various modes of speech. The activities are designed…

This class will cover the reporting, writing, business, and computerized production skills necessary to publish the school newspaper. The staff will meet every day and contribute after school as necessary during deadline weeks. Seniors who have been members of the…

Highly motivated students who have sophisticated writing skills are encouraged to sign up for Par Key. In addition to writing, students will learn yearbook design and online yearbook production, Photoshop. The course provides the staff with in-school time to work;…

The course brings a new category of American Literature to life through the dramatic and personal aspects of sports. It includes a variety of genres for anyone interested in sports, including novels, stories, essays, poetry, and biographies. Students will understand…

The purpose of the course is to acquaint the student with a basic understanding of Greek and Roman mythology. The focus will be on reading the myths and legends themselves, as related by ancient authors and/or summarized by the course…

Prerequisite: English 3. The focus of this course is a survey of modern World Literature with emphasis placed on literary analysis and personal reflection. Students will continue to develop their skills in reading, vocabulary, writing, research and disc and discussion.

NOTE: Students who select this course must also be enrolled in the Lehigh Career & Technical Institute (LCTI). The content in this course is structured on career preparation focusing on comprehension and communication skills. Professionalism, teamwork, reliability, leadership, and responsibility…

Prerequisite: English 3 GHP teacher recommendation. The content of this course is the same as that of the C.P. English course. However, activities and resources that require higher level thinking skills and some differentiated content are used to challenge the…

Prerequisites: Successful completion of AP English: Language & Composition and teacher recommendation. This course will analyze literature from the point of view of the writer as well as the reader to determine how literature affects its readers and in what…

NOTE: Students who select this course must also be enrolled in the Lehigh Career & Technical Institute (LCTI). The teaching of English on this level must be as personalized as possible because of the varied interest levels of the students…