REQUIRED ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS Paths and Choices
| Graduation Requirement | English | 4.0 Credits |
| 9th Grade | 10th Grade | 11th Grade | 12th Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| (110) ENGLISH 1 HONORS | (120) ENGLISH 2 HONORS | (139) AP ENGLISH: LANGUAGE & COMPOSITION | (140) AP ENGLISH: LITERATURE & COMPOSITION |
| (111) ENGLISH 1 GHP | (121) ENGLISH 2 GHP | (131) ENGLISH 3 GHP | (141) ENGLISH 4 GHP |
| (112) ENGLISH 1 CP | (122) ENGLISH 2 CP | (132) ENGLISH 3 CP | (142) ENGLISH 4 CP |
| (116) ENGLISH 1 CEW* or (117) ENGLISH 1 SEMINAR | (126) ENGLISH 2 CEW* or (127) ENGLISH 2 SEMINAR | (136) ENGLISH 3 CEW* | (146) ENGLISH 4 CEW* |
*Students selecting this course must be enrolled in a career training program at LCTI. However, please note that LCTI students may enroll in CP or higher-level courses if interested, eligible, and if it works in their schedule.
Please Note:
- Four years of high school ENGLISH and a minimum of four credits are required for graduation.
- NCAA Clearinghouse Division 1 eligibility requires four English courses between 9th and 12th grades. Only courses that are labeled with the NCAA Circle label are approved by the NCAA/Clearinghouse.
- Students may change paths. Please consult with your guidance counselor.
- Courses listed are based on curriculum and student projections. Actual course offerings are based on actual student requests.
- This listing is based on the best information available at this time. It is not a guarantee of courses to be offered.
- Course enrollment should be made on the basis of parent and student interest after evaluation of the individual academic abilities
The 100 Courses: English
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- apAdvanced Placement
- hHonors
- pltwProject Lead The Way
- dcDual Credit
- ahcArts & Humanities Credit
- tacTech Applications Credit
- ncaaNCAA/Clearinghouse
- 2 Semesters
- 1 Credit
- Grade 9
Placement in this course is based on previous data and performance, teacher evaluation, interest in and enthusiasm about the subject. The 9th grade Honors English course focuses on literature and expository composition development based on literature, research skills, the grammar continuum, and SAT vocabulary study skills. To improve and refine…
- 2 Semesters
- 1 Credit
- Grade 9
The 9th grade Gifted/High Potential English program is designed to be more challenging than the College Preparatory program. The Gifted/High Potential program uses the College Preparatory program as a foundation; however, the Gifted/High Potential program differs in content, resources, processes, activities, and products of the course. The Gifted/High Potential program…
- 2 Semesters
- 1 Credit
- Grade 9
This course is centered on the study of literature, composition, grammar, and SAT vocabulary development skills. In order to develop an appreciation and understanding of the various types of American literature through 1900, this course will critique and analyze a range of genres, including short stories, novels, mythology, poetry, drama,…
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English 1 CEW
- 2 Semesters
- 1 Credit
- Grade 9
NOTE: Students who select this course must also be enrolled in the Lehigh Career & Technical Institute (LCTI). This course will combine traditional academic education with a concentration on career preparation. It will provide an opportunity for academic growth, specifically in the areas of reading comprehension, critiques, and analysis of…
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English 1 Seminar
- 2 Semesters
- 1 Credit
- Grade 9
Through studies in literature and composition, English 1 Seminar emphasizes both career and college preparatory standards. The literature component of the course emphasizes reading comprehension, vocabulary development, literary critiques, and literary terminology. The composition component of the course focuses on grammar and effective communication through constructed responses, resumes, letters, discussion…
- 2 Semesters
- 1 Credit
- Grade 10
Prerequisite: English 1 Honors teacher recommendation. This in-depth course is a survey of American literature since 1900 and a study of literary form and style with a major emphasis placed on expository writing and vocabulary study. Participation in this course opens the way for the student to enter AP English:…
- 2 Semesters
- 1 Credit
- Grade 10
Prerequisite: English 1 GHP teacher recommendation. The content of this course is the same as that of the CP English course; however, activities and resources that require higher level thinking skills and some differentiated content are used to challenge the capabilities of these students. A research paper is required in…
- 2 Semesters
- 1 Credit
- Grade 10
Prerequisite: English 1 CP or teacher recommendation. The tenth-grade English program centers on literature, composition, grammar, speech, and vocabulary. In order to develop an appreciation and understanding of the various types of literature, the course focuses on American literature since 1900. Literature is the basis for composition. The program also…
Add Course 126
English 2 CEW
- 2 Semesters
- 1 Credit
- Grade 10
NOTE: Students who select this course must also be enrolled in the Lehigh Career & Technical Institute (LCTI). This course will combine traditional academic education with a concentration on career preparation. It will provide an opportunity for academic growth, specifically in the areas of reading comprehension, critiques, and analysis of…
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English 2 Seminar
- 2 Semesters
- 1 Credit
- Grade 10
This course follows an integrated format that aligns American Studies and English topics in a team-taught classroom environment as they prepare for post-secondary study, work, and life in the 21st Century. Both career and college preparatory standards will be emphasized. The English component of this class will provide an opportunity…
- 2 Semesters
- 1 Credit
- Grade 11
Prerequisite: English 2 Honors teacher recommendation. Students who enroll in AP English: Language & Composition must be eager to learn about the complexities of the English language. While students will examine some major works of fiction including novels, dramas, and poetry, this college-level course focuses more on nonfiction texts and…
- 2 Semesters
- 1 Credit
- Grade 11
Prerequisite: English 2 GHP teacher recommendation. The content of this course is the same as that of the CP English course. However, activities and resources that require higher level thinking skills and some differentiated content are used to challenge the capabilities of these students. Final grade of “C” or better…
- 2 Semesters
- 1 Credit
- Grade 11
Prerequisite: English 2 CP or teacher recommendation. This is a survey of British and World literature for college preparatory students. A major emphasis is placed on theme writing, and this emphasis is supplemented with a term paper. The purpose of this course is o teach students to express themselves clearly…
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English 3 CEW
- 2 Semesters
- 1 Credit
- Grade 11
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 and the wide range of their abilities. Because of these…
- 2 Semesters
- 1 Credit
- Grade 12
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 ways. Students will “measure” literature against the history of philosophy…
- 2 Semesters
- 1 Credit
- Grade 12
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 capabilities of these students.
- 2 Semesters
- 1 Credit
- Grade 12
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.
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English 4 CEW
- 2 Semesters
- 1 Credit
- Grade 12
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 are stressed in all aspects of the course. A professional…
- 1 Semester
- 0.5 Credit
- Grades 9,10
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 text. A variety of motifs will be identified.
- 1 Semester
- 0.5 Credit
- Grades 10,11,12
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 that sports are not just contests, but a metaphor for…
- 2 Semesters
- 1 Credit
- Grades 9,10,11,12
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; however, students will be required to meet before or after…
- 2 Semesters
- 1 Credit
- Grades 9,10,11,12
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 Trumpet staff previously may take the course only with the…
- 1 Semester
- 0.5 Credit
- Grades 9,10,11,12
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 for students to acquire competence in two-person, small group, and…
- 1 Semester
- 0.5 Credit
- Grades 9,10,11,12
This course is designed as an introduction to the fundamentals of theatre, including the history of theatre, the language of theatre and basic stage direction. The course focuses on multiple performance styles including pantomime and improvisation, dramatic structure, individual and group performances.
- 1 Semester
- 0.5 Credit
- Grades 10,11,12
Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of Theatre Arts 1 or equivalent in experience and departmental recommendation. This is an introductory course in musical theatre that focuses on production, performance, musical theatre literature and history. Students will examine the history and evolution of the Broadway musical, one of America`s great indigenous art forms.…
- 1 Semester
- 0.5 Credit
- Grades 10,11,12
Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of Theatre Arts 1 or equivalent in experience and departmental recommendation. This course is designed to provide further studies to the fundamentals of acting. Students will learn various styles, techniques, and approaches to acting as well as script analysis. Areas of study include improvisation, voice and diction,…
- 1 Semester
- 0.5 Credit
- Grades 10,11,12
Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of Theatre Arts 2A, 2B and/or teacher recommendation. This course explores performance in many forms including theatre, dance, music, ritual, sports, protest, and everyday social behavior examining how performance shapes culture, meaning, and social reality. Students engage in foundational acting and stagecraft techniques through individual and group…
- 1 Semester
- 0.5 Credit
- Grades 10,11,12
Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of Theatre Arts 2A, 2B and/or teacher recommendation. This course explores how drama creates meaning through actions, events, and structure, using analytical approaches practiced by theatre scholars and artists. In this course, students explore how plays tell stories and create meaning. You will learn how to break…
- 2 Semesters
- 1 Credit
- Grades 11,12
Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of Theatre Arts 3A, 3B and/or teacher recommendation. This course is designed for students who wish to investigate possible career options and/or post-secondary study in the performing arts, including all areas of acting, producing, marketing, advertising, casting, development, and administration. Through individual meetings, we will best determineeach…
- 1 Semester
- 0.5 Credit
- Grades 9,10,11,12
The course will explore all design and construction aspects of the modern theatre. It will integrate the technical components of theatre with the artistic, including scenic design, style and composition, lighting and sound. Students will be assessed using traditional quizzes, tests and essays, along with production projects. A highly interactive,…
- 1 Semester
- 0.5 Credit
- Grades 9,10,11,12
Creative Writing offers students opportunities to express themselves in a creative and original manner. During the semester the class examines representative works by various authors of different genres. After studying components of each genre, students, through a sequence of pre-writing, drafting, revising, and peer-editing, produce their own poems, essays, a…
- 1 Semester
- 0.5 Credit
- Grades 10,11,12
Prerequisite: Creative Writing 1 Creative Writing 2 is an advanced course for students who have completed Creative Writing 1 and wish to further develop their writing abilities.
- 1 Semester
- 0.5 Credit
- Grades 9,10,11,12
This elective emphasizes interviewing, reporting, and writing for publication. It also focuses on newspaper and magazine production skills. After introductory training in journalistic writing style, students will write news stories, features, sports stories, and editorials. Each student will attempt to have at least one article printed in the school newspaper,…
- 1 Semester
- 0.5 Credit
- Grades 9,10,11,12
From the basic concepts of broadcast TV, video, and film production, to the science behind effective communication skills, this class gets students started in the world of communication. This hybrid, hands-on theory course allows students to develop the interpersonal communication skills needed in today`s corporate world as well as to…
- 1 Semester
- 1 Credit
- Grades 10,11,12
Prerequisite: Introduction to Mass Communication and/or Teacher Recommendation This course prepares students to produce live broadcasts and studio shows through hands-on experience in both production and on-air roles. Students develop skills as play-by-play announcers, analysts, sideline reporters, and studio hosts while also researching storylines, conducting interviews, writing scripts, creating rundowns…
- 1 Semester
- 1 Credit
- Grades 9,10,11,12
Prerequisite: Introduction to Mass Communication and/or Teacher Recommendation. This course introduces students to professional performance techniques used in television, film, and broadcast journalism. Students rehearse and perform scenes, develop skillsin news reading, announcing, voice and commercial acting, and gain hands-on experience with on-camera techniques across film, television, and social media.…
- 2 Semesters
- 1 Credit
- Grades 10,11,12
Prerequisite: Successful completion of one of the following courses: Intro. to Mass Communication (162), Video in the Digital Age (163), Producing and Directing Film and Video (164), or at the discretion of the instructor with a video demo reel. Admission to class by invitation only. This course is designed for…
- 2 Semesters
- 1 Credit
- Grades 10,11,12
Prerequisite: Successful completion of one of the following courses: Intro. to Mass Communication (162), Video in the Digital Age (163), Producing and Directing Film and Video (164), or at the discretion of the instructor with a video demo reel. Admission to class by invitation only. This course is a student-run…