Courses Offered
A list of classes offered is below including a brief description. Due to enrollment all classes may not be offered during each term. Please inquire with a counselor to see if the class you are interested in is available. For a more detailed description, please see the Course Description Booklet available in the counseling center.
| English 9 |
Mastery of basic grammatical principles, paragraph development, and an in-depth study of selected literature. |
| English 9 Pre-AP |
Advanced paced coverage of grammar and advanced composition techniques. Additional reading is required for for analysis, synthesis, critical thinking, and application. Recommendation of current English teacher required. |
| English 10 |
Study of grammar and usage, composition, vocabulary, spelling, speaking and reading skills. A research paper is required. |
| English 10 Pre-AP |
Advanced paced coverage of of grammar, composition, vocabulary, spelling, and reading skills. Additional reading is required for analysis, synthesis, critical thinking, and application. Summer reading: Lord of the Flies by William Golding, Anthem by Ayn Rand, and The Pearl by John Steinbeck. |
| English 11 |
Encompasses a study of grammar and usage including composition, vocabulary and reading skills. Includes a survey of short stories, essays, poems, novels and drama. |
| English 11 College Prep |
Accelerated study of grammar and usage, composition and vocabulary. Includes accelerated studies of short stories, essays, poems, novels, and drama from American literature from the 1900's. Advanced skills required for college entrance skills will be emphasized. Summer reading: The Gospel According to Larry by Janet Tashijan. |
| AP English 11 |
A college level course that engages students to become skilled readers of a variety of written works from various time periods. Expanded reading and writing is required to prepare students for the AP Exam. Summer reading: a fiction novel; a selected memoir/autobiography; and one non-fiction assigned at the time of enrollment. |
| English 12 |
Encompasses study of grammar and usage as well as composition, vocabulary, spelling, speaking, and reading skills. Literature studies include Macbeth, short stories, essays, poems, and epics from British literature. |
| English 12 College Prep |
Accelerated study of grammar and usage, composition, vocabulary, speaking and reading skills. Study various compositions from British literature and create a literary research paper. Skills required for college entrance exams will be developed. |
| AP English 12 |
Extensive and intensive reading and writing are required. Specific requirements for book cards should be acquired from instructor or counselors. British literature will be emphasized. Expanded writing and reading will be required to prepare for the AP Exam. |
| English Composition 101/102 |
Option for Honors English 12. Material covered encompasses Alabama Course of Study and Jefferson State Community College English 101 Course Competencies. Several prerequisites- see course handbook. |
All courses require either research essays or papers with documentation according to MLA format.
ENGLISH ELECTIVES
| History of Film in America |
Designed to expose students to the development of cinema in America from the silent era through the present. |
| Creative Writing |
Students will produce various writing types- stories, poetry, journals, and personal essays. |
| Mythology |
Exposes students to myths and legends of various cultures, both ancient and modern. |
| ESL I, II, III, IV |
Provided to non-English language background students. |
A fee is required for some courses. See the Course Description Booklet for additional information. |