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ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS

REQUIRED COURSES

12th grade graduation requirement

Choose one of the following - See chart on page 14 for AP and HP information

English 12 A, B, C Integrated English 12 and Government & Citizenship/
Course Number: 034101 + 034102 + 034103 Economics ALP 12
Course Numbers: 034251 + 034252 + 034253
Must register for all 3 trimesters
Prerequisites: Subject to application and approval or
Prerequisite: None
continuation after successful completion of ALP 11
Fulfills graduation requirement for: English 12
Grade Level: 12
Grade Level: 12
Fulfills Graduation Requirement for: English 12;
Course Description: In this required course you will Government & Citizenship and Economics
learn to read, write, and think critically and independently.
Reading selections will draw from classical, contemporary Course Description: ALP 12 (Autonomous Learner
and multicultural literature. The research and writing Program) is a challenging class that combines the 12th
processes are emphasized. grade English and Social Studies requirements into a
single class. Expect homework most school nights.

This course, based on Betts' Autonomous Learner
AP English 12 A, B, C Program Model, is designed for academically gifted and
Course Number: 034371 + 034372 + 034373 talented learners in English and social studies. The
students commit to the entire course set if they apply and
Must register for all 3 trimesters are selected for this program. The Autonomous Learner
Note: Advanced Placement course. This course Program gives students opportunities to discover the
includes extensive reading and writing assignments. notion of giftedness, to develop their individual talents, to
Summer reading will be assigned and must be completed allow enrichment to curricular matters, to participate in
by the first day of school. Students are encouraged to self-directed seminars, and to conduct in-depth studies.
take the AP Exam for this course. Students will be challenged with rigorous content, which
will lead to creative, quality products. Students in this
Prerequisite: None course will meet the district objectives and state

Fulfills graduation requirement for: English 12 standards for both English and social studies.
Grade Level: 12 Upon completion of the course, students will receive five
credits (3 English, 1 in Economics, and 1 in Government
Course Description: This college-level course focuses and Citizenship).
intensely on literary analysis of poetry, drama, and prose.
You regularly will write literary analytical assignments, with
an extensive focus on reading poetry and prose.
Discussion and presentation skills are also emphasized.
You will be responsible for independent work, including
class projects.

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