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Language Arts Department
| COURSE |
DESCRIPTION |
PREREQUISITE |
COLLEGE PREP
SEAL |
TECHNICAL
PREP SEAL |
| Advanced Placement Language & Composition | A 2 semester course for the 11th grade year, which follows the specific course content standards developed by the College Board in preparation for the AP Exam given in May of each year. Summer reading is required. Admission to this course is by application only. | 10th Grade Literature
and Composition |
Yes |
Yes |
| Debate I | A 1 semester course offered only 1st semester, which studies the basics of two person policy debate as well as parliamentary competitive procedure. This course places a strong emphasis on reading, logic, and research skills and involves competing in debate tournaments. This course meets the FCBOE requirement of 1/2 unit of either Speech, Drama, Debate, or Broadcasting. | None |
Yes |
Yes |
| Debate II | A 1 semester course offered only 1st semester, that continues the study of the content described in Debate I. | Debate I |
Yes |
Yes |
| Debate III | A 1 semester course offered only 1st semester, that continues the study of the content described in Debate II. | Debate II |
Yes |
Yes |
| Debate IV | A 1 semester course offered only 1st semester, that continues the study of the content described in Debate III. | Debate III |
Yes |
Yes |
| Advanced Placement Literature & Composition | A 2 semester course for the 12th grade year, which follows the specific course content standards developed by the College Board in preparation of the AP Exam given in May of each year. Summer reading is required. Admission to this course is by application only. | American Literature
and Composition |
Yes |
Yes |
| English to Speakers of Other Languages(ESOL) | Offers basic English grammar and vocabulary practice for speakers of other languages. | Counselor Recommendation |
Elective Credit |
Elective Credit |
| American Literature & Composition - Gifted | A 2 semester course during the 11th grade year, that is a study of the development of the American character and explores American literature in all its genres. Two research activities are required. Summer reading is required. | Placement in the
Gifted Program |
Yes |
Yes |
| American Literature & Composition | A 2 semester course during the 11th grade year,that is a survey of American literature that explores literature from the colonial period through the twentieth century. Two research activities are required. | 10th Grade Literature
and Composition |
Yes |
Yes |
| Advanced Composition | A 2 semester course, that is a study of writing techniques peculiar to specific genres (poems, short stories, drama, feature articles, etc.). This course publishes a school literary arts magazine. Admission to this course is by application only for any 10th, 11th, and 12th grade student. | Teacher Recommendation |
Yes |
Yes |
| Oral/Written Communication(Speech) | A 1 semester course, which focuses on thinking, organizing and communicating, and covers methods to develop and arrange ideas and information for oral delivery. This course meets the FCBOE requirement of 1/2 unit of either Speech, Drama, Debate, or Broadcasting. | None |
Yes |
Yes |
| English Literature & Composition | A 2 semester course during the 12th grade year, that is a survey of British literature and explores works from the Old English period through the twentieth century. Two research activities will be required. | American Literature
and Composition |
Yes |
Yes |
| Ninth Grade Literature and Composition - Gifted | A 2 semester course, that is a survey of literature of different genres. Students will acquire fluency of writing, an expanded vocabulary, and skills in Advanced critical reading. Summer reading is a required component of this course. | Placement in the
Gifted Program |
Yes |
Yes |
| Ninth Grade Literature and Composition | A 2 semester course, which includes the study of the writing process, a study of short stories, poetry, drama, mythology, non-fiction, grammar, and vocabulary. | None |
Yes |
Yes |
| Tenth Grade Literature and Composition-Gifted | A 2 semester course, that continues the study of the content began in Gifted Ninth Grade Literature& Composition. Summer reading is a required component of this course. | Placement in the
Gifted Program |
Yes |
Yes |
| Tenth Grade Literature and Composition | A 2 semester course, that includes the study of the components of writing, the study of the writing process, and explores short stories, poetry, Shakespearean and other dramas, and a novel. | 9th Grade Literature
and Composition |
Yes |
Yes |
| Applied Literature and Composition I | A 2 semester course studied during the 11th grade year, that is a partnership of academic English and technical communication. American literature is infused with technical communication. This course is designed to prepare students for the demands of two-year college degree programs and technical school. | 10th Grade Literature
and Composition |
Yes, but only
for 2-year colleges |
Yes |
| Applied Literature and Composition II | A 2 semester course for the 12th grade year, that continues the partnership with academic English and technical communication begun in Applied Lit. & Comp. I. British Literature is infused with technical communication. This course is designed to prepare students for the demands of 2-year college degree programs and technical schools. | American Literature
or Applied Literature and Composition I |
Yes, but only
for 2-year colleges |
Yes |
| Basic Reading & Writing | A 2 semester course, that provides fundamental skills development in all areas of English. | Teacher Recommendation |
Elective Credit |
Elective Credit |
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