- This integrated, collaboratively taught Basic Grammar and Composition class, (formerly titled English I or Freshman English) will provide all students an opportunity to focus on communication skills, particularly the areas of reading, listening, writing, and speaking. Specifically, students will address multi-sentence paragraph and formal essay writing, the improvement of writing fluency, the improvement of reading skills (both technical and literacy), reading and analyzing all forms of writing, speaking listening, and group discussions. By satisfying requirements of this study, all students will become more informed, skilled, productive, employable, and socially responsible citizens.
- Intermediate Grammar and Composition (formerly titled English II or Sophomore English) is an integrated, collaboratively taught course that will focus on developing strong reading, listening, writing, and speaking skills. Students will complete research papers, prepare and deliver presentations and read and analyze numerous forms of literature. In addition, students will complete independent and cooperative projects that complement the integrated curriculum. By satisfying these requirements of this study, all students will become more informed, skilled, productive, employable, and socially responsible citizens.
- Advanced Grammar and Composition (formerly titled English III or Junior English) is an integrated, collaboratively taught course that will focus on developing mastery of reading, writing, and speaking skills. Student research and presentations will reflect clear, precise thinking and strong communication skills. Numerous forms of literature will be analyzed and evaluated. In addition, students will complete independent and cooperative projects that complement the integrated curriculum. By satisfying these requirements of this study, all students will become more informed, skilled,productive, employable, and socially responsible citizens.
- The focus of Practical Writing and Speaking (formerly titled English IV or Senior English) is to develop specific communication skills that will help graduates successfully transition into the world. Job applications, interviews, and the analysis and comprehension of technical information will be a central focus. Students will also complete independent and cooperative projects that complement the integrated curriculum. By satisfying these requirements of this study, all students will become more informed, skilled, productive, employable, and socially responsible citizens.