English I
English I is an integrated study of English structure, vocabulary building, composition, oral communication, and literature. The course emphasizes reading, writing, listening, and speaking activities to help develop students’ communication skills. The students will broaden their language arts skills by analyzing and evaluating literary works.
- Recommended Grade Level: Grade 9
- Recommended Prerequisites: Language Arts/Basic English
- Credits: 1 credit
- Fulfills an English/Language Arts requirement for the College Preparatory Diploma
English II
English II is an integrated study of English structure, vocabulary building, composition, oral communication, and literature. The course emphasizes reading, writing, listening, and speaking activities to help develop students’ communication skills. The course further develops students’ analytical skills and appreciation of literature through the study of short stories, novels, and poetry.
- Recommended Grade Level: Grade 10
- Recommended Prerequisites: English I
- Credits: 1 credit
- Fulfills an English/Language Arts requirement for the College Preparatory Diploma
English III
English III commences the two-year university preparation program. Reading and writing assignments are extensive. Greater emphasis is placed on the continued development of critical thinking skills in the context of writing, oral communication, reading comprehension and vocabulary development. Students use literary interpretation, analysis, comparisons, and evaluation to read and respond to historical or cultural significance in classic and contemporary literature balanced with nonfiction and as a medium to reinforce English syntax. Students write short stories, responses to literature, expository and persuasive compositions, research papers, technical documents. Students deliver grade appropriate oral presentations.
- Recommended Grade Level: Grade 11
- Recommended Prerequisites: English II
- Credits: 1 credit
- Fulfills an English/Language Arts requirement for the College Preparatory Diploma
English IV
English IV is the culmination of the four-year English Curriculum and two- year university preparation program. The course teaches students to communicate information and ideas effectively and clearly. Students use literary interpretation, analysis, comparisons, and evaluation to read and respond to a wide range of texts, which can include historical documents, films, speeches, web sites, and visual images. Students write short stories, responses to literature, expository and persuasive compositions, research reports, business letters, and technical documents. Students deliver grade appropriate oral presentations.
- Recommended Grade Level: Grade 12
- Recommended Prerequisites: English III
- Credits: 1 credit
- Fulfills an English/Language Arts requirement for the College Preparatory Diploma
Journalism
This course is designed to acquaint students with the various aspects of journalism such as law, ethics, history of journalism, and writing. It will provide an opportunity for students to learn the fundamentals of news, features, editorial and sports writing. Copy reading, news style and editing will be stressed. As they learn to evaluate news, advertising, and propaganda effectively, students will develop investigative skills, responsible reporting, and journalistic writing techniques.
The skills and knowledge learned in this course will help the students in the production of the school’s newsletter.
- Recommended Grade Level: Grade 10
- Recommended Prerequisites: English I
- Credits: 1
- Fulfills the requirement of a College Preparatory Diploma
Language Development
This course seeks to give students a practical understanding of the English language through the study of language, reading writing and oral communication. It is designed for students who are having difficulty in making the transition from their first language to English. This course aims to improve students’ proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, writing and comprehension of standard English. Students will study English vocabulary used in texts, deliver oral presentations, read, and discuss selections, participate in small and large group discussions, write coherent essays, and maintain portfolios to reflect their progress.
- Recommended Grade Level: Grade 9
- Recommended Prerequisites: None
- Credits: (remedial)
Public Speaking
This course provides instruction and experience in preparation and delivery of speeches in a public setting. Emphasis is on research, preparation, delivery, and evaluation of informative, persuasive, and special occasion public speaking. Students will analyze the speeches of others. Upon completion, students should be able to prepare and deliver well-organized speeches. Students will also demonstrate the speaking, listening, and interpersonal skills necessary to be effective communicators in an academic setting, the workplace, and community.
- Recommended Grade Level: Grade 11 or 12
- Recommended Prerequisites: None
- Credits: 1
- Elective
Literature I
This one-year course will enable students to integrate previous knowledge in English in reading and critical analysis of text of different genres and literary periods, including biblical literature. Moreover, this course will enable students to evaluate the historical and literary significance of prose and poetry as students explore and compare the world literature elements.
- Recommended Grade Level: Grade 11
- Recommended Prerequisites: English II
- Credits: 1 credit
- Fulfills an English/Language Arts requirement for the College Preparatory Diploma
Literature II
This one-year course is a continuation of Literature I and will allow students to integrate previous knowledge in critical analysis of text of different genres, and literary periods, including biblical literature. Moreover, this course enables students to continue to evaluate the historical and literary significance of prose and poetry as students explore and compare the world literature elements.
- Recommended Grade Level: Grade 12
- Recommended Prerequisites: English III & Literature I
- Credits: 1 credit
- Fulfills an English/Language Arts requirement for the College Preparatory Diploma
