This course focuses on preparing students for high school English requirements. Students work on solidifying all reading and writing skills. This includes, but is not limited to, reading comprehension, spelling, grammar, writing various types of essays, and vocabulary.

*Typically for 7th/8th grade students*

English 1 and 2 focus primarily on reading and writing skills. This course provides a study of literary forms, with emphasis on American Literature pieces: short story, novel, drama, poetry. Additional emphasis will be given to study skills, research skills, organization skills, literature, grammar, and critical thinking skills. Courses do not need to be taken in order, but both must be taken to cover all areas of instruction before moving forward with additional English courses.

English 3 will focus more deeply on the academic skills of literary analysis, academic writing, study and organizational/critical thinking skills. In this course students will write a research paper tailored to future life plans (college or career) and focus on presentation and speaking skills. Successful completion of English 1 and 2 is required to take this course, unless approved by the Director.

This course is intended for students that need additional support and/or do not work on grade level. The course works to meet individual needs/goals while also focusing on course objectives from the traditional English 1 and 2 courses.

This course is intended for students who have completed Foundations of English1 and 2. The course keeps up with current events, maintenance of spelling, writing and grammar skills while applying learning to real world scenarios. Part 1 will focus on reading and writing needs to function in the community and focus can be determined by individual student needs. Part 1 does not need to be taken first.

This course is intended for students who have completed Foundations of English1 and 2. The course keeps up with current events, maintenance of spelling, writing and grammar skills while applying learning to real world scenarios. Part 2 will focus on reading and writing {skills} to maintain employment/understand employment responsibilities and also {will} cover topics on following directions (to assist in keeping a safe home, car safety, etc.). Part 2 can be taken before Part 1.

Students will learn from prominent public speakers of the past and current times. They will find topics about which they are passionate and work to research, write, and share prepared speeches. Students will learn various skills around communication, active listening, and engagement with others.

Students will get acquainted with hero and creation myths. Mini culture studies will occur when myths are explored from various parts of the world. Students will dabble in creating their own myth to share with others!

This course will focus on what makes children’s literature for children. Students will learn the features that define children’s literature. Students will learn about the history and development of children’s literature by exploring folk stories, fairy tales, picture books and so on. Students will end the semester creating their own children’s book!