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ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS

REQUIRED COURSES

Is High Performance or Advanced Placement right for you? See chart below and talk to your English teacher.

Program Explanation Advantages Considerations
AP  College-level  May receive college credit  Must take the AP exam to receive
curriculum  Develop higher level thinking potential college credit
Advanced  Recognized skills  Students must have above
Placement nationally  Additional honor points earned average ability in reading, writing
and math
 Rigorous with a C or above, for weighted
 Available to all grade GPA  Expect considerable homework in
most classes
levels
 Students self-select  This level of coursework is
expected from highly selective
colleges
HP  Accelerated  More challenge than regular-  No college credit
curriculum level course  Expect more homework in most
High  Rigorous  Develop higher level thinking classes
Performance  Available to all grade skills  This level of coursework is
levels  Prepares students for college- expected from highly selective
level curriculum colleges

9th grade graduation requirement

Choose one of the following - See chart above for HP information

English 9 A, B, C HP English 9 A, B, C
Course Number: 032501 + 032502 + 032503 Course Number: 032641 + 032642 + 032643

Must register for all 3 trimesters Must register for all 3 trimesters
Prerequisite: None Note: This course includes extensive reading and writing
Fulfills graduation requirement for: English 9 assignments. Summer reading may be assigned and

Grade Level: 9 must be completed by the first day of school.
Course Description: English 9 focuses on developing Prerequisite: None
and strengthen skills in writing, reading, speaking, Fulfills graduation requirement for: English 9
listening, and thinking. The writing process will be used Grade Level: 9
to complete multiparagraph expository essays and
creative compositions. A variety of reference materials Course Description: HP English 9 is an in-depth study
and media skills will be used to conduct research and to of the skills and practices covered in English 9. Students
write a formal paper. Students will continue to practice will be introduced to analysis of various genres of
language skills in spelling, vocabulary, and grammar. literature and focus on advanced writing skills. The
The study of literature includes short stories, novels, course will be enhanced by emphasizing higher-level
drama, poetry and nonfiction. Attention is also given to thinking skills, creative problem solving, and advanced
effective reading strategies and independent reading. research skills. Group and individual projects are integral
components of this course.

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