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FASHION DESIGN II
Grades 10 – 12 5 Credits
This two year sequence will offer the opportunity to study and practice fashion design and
construction. Students will utilize the elements and principles of design to create individual projects.
The design phase will incorporate the use of fashion design software, while the construction
component will infuse practical experience as students sew the projects that they have planned. Focus
will be on developing personal skills in the selection of clothing to suit figure, coloring, personality
and budget. Throughout the course a multitude of career paths available in the field of fashion will
be explored.

ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS

ENGLISH I
Grade 9 5 Credits
The goal of English I is growth in Language Arts in all areas of communication, including specific
instruction aimed at developing mastery of skills for the PARCC. Emphasis is placed on effective
writing, analytical response to literature, and collaboration and discussion techniques. Both classic and
contemporary works will be studied in this multicultural, literature-based course and numerous genres
will be covered. Themes addressed are Coming of Age, Personal Journey, and Personal Transformation
as well as the Individual’s Struggle against Society. Vocabulary development, including vocabulary in
context is an important element of this course, as is the study of literary terms and their applications to
works studied. Students also will engage in the research process, using MLA style format to compose a
documented essay. In addition, students must complete a mandatory summer reading assignment prior
to entering this course.

FRESHMAN SEMINAR
Grade 9 5 Credits
Freshman Seminar is a required course designed to promote a successful transition between middle
school and high school. This cornerstone course will develop students’ skills in reading comprehension,
analysis of texts, as well as language arts and technology literacy needed for cross curricular research
writing.
*This course is a requirement for all students who are identified by multiple measures as performing
below grade level. This course does not satisfy the English credit graduation requirement.

SOPHOMORE SEMINAR 5 Credits
Grade 10
Sophomore Seminar is a required English Language Arts course designed to promote a successful
transition between 9th and 10th grade. This cornerstone course will develop students’ skills in reading
comprehension, analysis of texts, as well as language arts and technology literacy needed for cross
curricular research writing.
*This course is a requirement for all students who are identified by multiple measures as performing
below grade level. This course does not satisfy the English credit graduation requirement.

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