Each English course will expand the student's literature and composition experience and meets the core requirements for baccalaureate university admission. One English course must be taken each year. All freshmen are required to successfully complete or challenge English 9. This is a survey course that includes all aspects of language arts. Students in grades 10-12 may choose from any of the other English offerings to satisfy the remaining 3 credit requirement, provided they can meet the prerequisites.
Students select additional English courses as electives and are encouraged to do so.
Students considered for this course shall have demonstrated exemplary performance in English 9A, received a recommendation by their current instructor, and invited to join this class. This course aims to prepare you for that test. It works on the skills of reading and analytical writing that are needed to pass the exam. It is for the kind of person who wants to do quality work. This class looks at the 20th century in American Literature, focusing on the major writers in fiction and poetry.