English

Required Courses

• English I (1001310)
  Grade 9
  
  This course includes literature, grammar, vocabulary, writing skills, FCAT preparation, and introduction to research. Literature includes short stories, poetry, drama, novel, biography, and non-fiction.

• English I Honors (1001320)
  Grade 9; Teacher recommendation and FCAT level 3, 4, or 5 in reading required.
  
  This course includes literature, grammar, vocabulary, formal speaking experiences, FCAT preparation, and composition instruction (logical, creative, and critical). Suggested reading lists provided. A basic research paper is required.

• English II (1001340)
  Grade 10
  
  This course includes literature, grammar, writing techniques and practice, vocabulary, FCAT preparation, and spelling. Literature includes short stories, poetry, drama, novel, biography, and non-fiction. Intermediate research skills will be developed and implemented in either a project or paper format.

• English II Honors (1001350)
  Grade 10; Teacher recommendation and FCAT level 3, 4, or 5 in reading required.
  
  This course includes instruction in universal themes in literature, FCAT preparation, and critical analysis of literary genres. Composition instruction emphasizes creative, logical, and critical modes. Suggested reading lists will be provided and a research paper is required.

• English III (1001370)
  Grade 11
  
  This course includes the chronological study of American Literature. Other aspects of the course include grammar, writing, vocabulary, and college admissions preparation. A formal research paper is required.

• English III Honors (1001370)
  Grade 11; Teacher recommendation and FCAT level 3, 4, or 5 in reading required.
  
  This course includes advanced study of American Literature, grammar, and writing. College admissions preparation is also addressed. Additional novels are added to those taught in the regular English III course. Composition assignments include practice in analysis, comparison and contrast, narration, and exposition. Suggested reading lists will be provided and a formal research paper is required.

• English IV (1001400)
  Grade 12
  
  This course involves the study of British and World literature, writing strategies, vocabulary, college admission preparation, A formal research paper is required.

• English IV Honors (1001410)
  Grade 12; Teacher recommendation and FCAT level 3, 4, or 5 in reading required.
  
  This course includes the study of British and World literature, critical analysis, college admissions preparation, vocabulary, and advanced study of communication and interpretation skills. Suggested reading lists will be provided. A formal literary analysis research paper is required.
  

Elective Courses

• Journalism I: Yearbook (1006300)
  Grades 10-12; Application and teacher recommendation required.
  
  Includes student writing, yearbook layout and design, production, and advertising. This course satisfies the practica/performingl arts graduation requirement.

• Journalism I: Newspaper (1006300)
  Grades 9-12; Application and teacher recommendation required.
  
  Includes student writing, newspaper layout and design, production, and advertising. This course satisfies the practica/performingl arts graduation requirement.

• Creative Writing I (1009320)
  Grades 9-12; ½ credit course
  
  This course includes development of writing and language skills. Topics include writing a variety of literary works: poetry, short stories, plays, novels, essays and other nonfiction.

• Speech I (1007300)
  Grades 9-12; ½ credit course
  
  This course includes advanced practice in speaking (extemporaneous and informative), discussion, debate, interpretation, interviewing, and parliamentary procedures.

• Humanities I Honors (0900310)
  Grades 9-12; ½ credit course
  
  This is an introductory course dealing with the study of humans and their ideas, and values. A chronological survey of the arts, literature, and ideas in ancient Western culture from prehistoric times to the rise and fall of the Roman Empire will be explored through this course. Greek and Roman mythology units are also included. This course is a valuable elective for the college bound student, since it is often a requirement for four-year college degrees.

• Humanities II Honors (0900320)
  Grades 9-12; ½ credit course
  
  This course expands the concepts of mythology beyond Western civilization. It is a deeper analysis and integration of our world as applied to ancient Greek and Roman mythology. This section will explore world religions, various cultures, archetypes, and multicultural literature.

• AP English Language & Composition (1001420)
  Grade 11: Teacher recommendation and FCAT level 3, 4, or 5 in reading required.
  
  This course includes in-depth study of American literature, critical writing on selected readings, vocabulary, and college admissions preparation. Emphasis is placed on author's purpose, audience expectations, and rhetorical strategies. A formal research paper is required. Upon completion of course, students will take the AP exam for college credit.

• AP English Literature & Composition (1001430)
  Grade 12; Teacher recommendation and FCAT level 3, 4, or 5 in reading required.
  
  This course includes an in-depth study of British and World literature, critical writing on selected readings, vocabulary, and college admissions preparation. A formal research paper is required. Upon completion of course, students will take the AP exam for college credit.