Advanced Placement English Language and Composition

Credit: 1.0

Grade Level: 11

PREREQUISITES: Two English credits, teacher recommendation, based on academic performance and writing samples.

The course provides a study of the semantic, structural, and rhetorical resources of the English language as they relate to the principles of effective writing. Examples of prose from various fields and periods serve as models of effective writing. This course requires a variety of writing that stimulates the use of different styles and tones. Students develop individual writing styles adaptable to needs in college and AP exam. Students are expected to take the Advanced Placement Examination offered by the College Board.

SPECIAL NOTE: This course has a highly suggested summer assignment.

SPECIAL NOTE: This is a college level course. Meets graduation requirements in English.

Advanced Placement English Literature and Composition

Credit: 1.0

Grade Level: 12

PREREQUISITE: Three English credits, teacher recommendation, based on academic performance and writing samples.

This course involves students in the study and practice of writing and in the study of literature. Students learn to use the modes of discourse and to recognize the assumptions underlying various rhetorical strategies. Students acquire an understanding of the resources of the language and an understanding of the writer’s craft. Students develop critical standards for the appreciation of any literary work and increase their sensitivity to literature as shared experience. Students are expected to take the College Board examination for Advanced Placement English Composition and Literature.

SPECIAL NOTE: This course has a highly suggested summer assignment.

SPECIAL NOTE: This is a college-level course. Meets graduation requirements in English.

AICE English General Paper AS

Credit: 1.0

Grade Level: 12

PREREQUISTE: A passing score on the FSA Language Arts test and teacher’s recommendation.

The Cambridge International AS Level General Paper encourages learners to develop a maturity of critical thought and argument, and a mastery of expression in the English language. These are all skills of great use for university level study. The syllabus draws on topics from across the school curriculum, and learners are able to draw upon knowledge and understanding gained from study of other subjects.

SPECIAL NOTE: This course is for students who have met the graduation requirement in reading.

SPECIAL NOTE: English skills in analyzing grade 12 literature and writing synthesis essays will be included.

SPECIAL NOTES: Meets graduation requirements in English.

AICE English General Paper AS

Credit: 1.0

Grade Level: 11

PREREQUISTE: A passing score on the FSA Language Arts test and teacher’s recommendation.

The Cambridge International AS Level General Paper encourages learners to develop a maturity of critical thought and argument, and a mastery of expression in the English language. These are all skills of great use for university level study. The syllabus draws on topics from across the school curriculum, and learners are able to draw upon knowledge and understanding gained from study of other subjects.

SPECIAL NOTE: English skills in analyzing grade 11 literature and writing synthesis essays will be included.

SPECIAL NOTES: Meets graduation requirements in English.

AICE English General Paper AS

Credit: 1.0

Grade Level: 10

PREREQUISTE: A passing score on the FSA Language Arts test and teacher’s recommendation.

The Cambridge International AS Level General Paper encourages learners to develop a maturity of critical thought and argument, and a mastery of expression in the English language. These are all skills of great use for university level study. The syllabus draws on topics from across the school curriculum, and learners are able to draw upon knowledge and understanding gained from study of other subjects.

SPECIAL NOTE: English skills in analyzing grade 10 literature and writing synthesis essays will be included.

SPECIAL NOTES: Meets graduation requirements in English.

AICE English General Paper AS

Credit: 1.0

Grade Level: 9

AICE English: General Paper AS Gifted

Credit: 1.0

Grade Level: 9

PREREQUISTE: A passing score on the FSA Language Arts test and teacher’s recommendation.

The Cambridge International AS Level General Paper encourages learners to develop a maturity of critical thought and argument, and a mastery of expression in the English language. These are all skills of great use for university level study. The syllabus draws on topics from across the school curriculum, and learners are able to draw upon knowledge and understanding gained from study of other subjects.

SPECIAL NOTE: English skills in analyzing grade 9 literature and writing synthesis essays will be included.

SPECIAL NOTE: Meets graduation requirements in English.

SPECIAL NOTE:  Students will utilize gifted strategies.

AICE English Language A

Credit: 1.0

Grade Level: 11-12

PREREQUISTE:  Successful completion of AICE English Language AS Level and teacher’s recommendation.

This course is an extension of AS Level and delves deeper into the understanding and analysis of the English language, including speech/spoken material (linguistics) and language topics (theory).  The exam consists of four writing tasks, divided into two days:

Day 1:  two text analysis, Day 2:  two language topic tasks.  There are no multiple-choice components.

AICE English Language AS

Credit: 1.0

Grade Level: 10

PREREQUISTE: AICE General Paper with grade B or higher. Teacher recommendation. A passing score on the FSA Language Arts test.

The purpose of this course is to provide students with an understanding of the semantic, structural, and rhetorical resources of the English language as they relate to the principles of effective writing. The course also provides a variety of writing opportunity calling for the use of different styles and tones. The content should include, but not be limited to the following: understanding the power of language as it impacts readers, writers, listeners, viewers, speakers, and society as a whole; responding critically and aesthetically to fiction and nonfiction; the content specified by the Advanced International Certificate of Education program.

SPECIAL NOTES: Tenth grade students, who took AICE General Paper in 9th grade, may select this course for their 10th grade year.

SPECIAL NOTE: Students enrolled in this course will also study SAT content. Students will engage in rigorous coursework that may lead to a college credit as a result of passing an end of year exam.

SPECIAL NOTES: Meets graduation requirements in English.

AICE English Language AS

Credit: 1.0

Grade Level: 11

PREREQUISTE: Successful completion of AICE General Paper, teacher recommendation, and a passing score on the FSA Language Arts test.

The purpose of this course is to provide students with an understanding of the semantic, structural, and rhetorical resources of the English language as they relate to the principles of effective writing. The course also provides a variety of writing opportunity calling for the use of different styles and tones. The content should include, but not be limited to the following: understanding the power of language as it impacts readers, writers, listeners, viewers, speakers, and society as a whole; responding critically and aesthetically to fiction and nonfiction; the content specified by the Advanced International Certificate of Education program.

SPECIAL NOTE: Students enrolled in this course will also study SAT content. Students will engage in rigorous coursework that may lead to a college credit as a result of passing an end of year exam.

SPECIAL NOTES: Meets graduation requirements in English.

AICE English Literature - A Level

Credit: 1.0

Grade Level: 12 only

PREREQUISTE:  The AICE Instructor’s approval AND successful completion of AS Level AICE English Literature.

This course builds upon the analytical reading and writing skills developed in the AS Level of English Literature.  Students will focus on specific works within three main forms:  Poetry, Drama, and Prose Fiction.

SPECIAL NOTES: Students will engage in rigorous coursework that can lead to a college credit as a result of passing an end of year exam.

SPECIAL NOTES: Meets graduation requirements in English.

AICE English Literature - AS Level

Credit: 1.0

Grade Level: 11 or 12

PREREQUISITE:  English Teacher’s recommendation, AND a passing score on the FSA Language Arts test, AND successful completion of one of the following:  English 3 Honors, AICE English Language AS, or AP English Language & Composition.

The aim of this course is to encourage and develop candidates’ ability to:  enjoy the experience of reading literature; understand and respond to literary texts in different forms and from different periods and cultures; communicate an informed personal response appropriately and effectively; appreciate different ways in which writers achieve their effects; experience literature’s contribution to aesthetic, imaginative an intellectual growth; explore the contribution of literature to an understanding of areas of human concern. In addition, there are four assessment objectives and candidates are assessed on their ability to;  Show detailed knowledge of the content of literary texts in the three main forms (Drama, Poetry, and Prose); understand the meanings of literary texts and their contexts, and explore texts beyond surface meanings to show deeper awareness of ideas and attitudes; recognize and appreciate ways in which writers use language, structure, and form to create and shape meanings and effects; and communicate a sensitive and informed personal response to literary texts.

English 1

Credit: 1.0

Grade Level: 9

PREREQUISITE: None

The purpose of this course is to provide English 1 students with challenges, using texts of high complexity, integrated language arts study in reading, writing, speaking, listening, and language for college and career preparation and readiness.

SPECIAL NOTES: Meets graduation requirements in English.

English 2

Credit: 1.0

Grade Level: 10

PREREQUISITE: One English credit.

The purpose of this course is to provide grade 10 students with challenges, using texts of high complexity, integrated language arts study in reading, writing, speaking, listening, and language for college and career preparation and readiness.

SPECIAL NOTES: Meets graduation requirements in English.

English 3

Credit: 1.0

Grade Level: 11

PREREQUISITE: Two English credits.

The purpose of this course is to provide grade 11 students with challenges, using texts of high complexity, integrated language arts study in reading, writing, speaking, listening, and language for college and career preparation and readiness.

SPECIAL NOTES: Meets graduation requirements in English.

English 3 Honors

Credit: 1.0

Grade Level: 11

PREREQUISITES: Two English credits, teacher recommendation, and school guidelines.

The purpose of this course is to provide grade 11 students with challenges, using texts of high complexity, advanced integrated language arts study in reading, writing, speaking, listening, and language in preparation for college and career readiness.

Honors and Advanced Level Course Note: Academic rigor is more than simply assigning to students a greater quantity of work. Through the application, analysis, evaluation, and creation of complex ideas that are often abstract and multi-faceted, students are challenged to think and collaborate critically on the content they are learning.

SPECIAL NOTES: Meets graduation requirements in English.

English 4

Credit: 1.0

Grade Level: 12

PREREQUISITE: Three English credits.

The purpose of this course is to provide grade 12 students with challenges, using texts of high complexity, integrated language arts study in reading, writing, speaking, listening, and language for college and career preparation and readiness.

SPECIAL NOTE: Meets graduation requirements in English.

English 4 Honors

Credit: 1.0

Grade Level: 12

PREREQUISITE: Three English credits, teacher recommendation, based on academic performance and writing samples

The purpose of this course is to provide grade 12 students with challenges, using texts of high complexity, advanced integrated language arts study in reading, writing, speaking, listening, and language for college and career preparation and readiness. Honors and Advanced Level Course Note: Academic rigor is more than simply assigning to students a greater quantity of work. Through the application, analysis, evaluation, and creation of complex ideas that are often abstract and multi-faceted, students are challenged to think and collaborate critically on the content they are learning.

SPECIAL NOTE: Meets graduation requirements in English.

English 4:  Florida College Prep

Credit: 1.0

Grade Level:  11-12

PREREQUISITE: None

This course incorporates reading and informative texts using grade-level writing craft and through the in-depth reading and analysis of informational selections in order to develop critical reading and writing skills necessary for success in college courses.  This course prepares students for successful completion of Florida college English courses.  The benchmarks reflect the Florida Postsecondary Readiness Competencies necessary for entry-level college courses and are also related to the College and Career Readiness (CCR) anchor standards, the exit standards of Florida’s K-12 Standards.

SPECIAL NOTE: Meets graduation requirements in English.

Pre-AP English 2 Honors

This course is the equivalent of English 2 Honors

Credit: 1.0

Grade Level: 10

PREREQUISITE:   Teacher recommendation

Pre-AP English 2 Honors builds on the foundation of the English 1 course, with an emphasis on the recursive moves that matter in preparing students for the challenges of college-level reading, writing, and discussion.  While English 1 introduces the fundamental routines of close observation, critical analysis, and appreciation of author’s craft, English 2 requires students to apply those same practices to a new host of nonfiction and literary texts.  As readers, students develop a vigilant awareness of how the poet, playwright, novelist, and writer of nonfiction alike can masterfully manipulate language to serve their unique purposes.  As writers, students compose more nuanced analytical essays without losing sight of the importance of well-crafted sentences and a sense of cohesion.  Each unit of English 2 culminates in a writing task that reflects the rigor of similar tasks they will eventually encounter on standardized writing exams, in AP English courses, and in college classes.

SPECIAL NOTES: Meets graduation requirements for English.

AICE Global Perspectives A / Debate

Credit:   1.0

Grade Level:  11-12

PREREQUISITE: AICE Instructor’s approval AND successful completion (A or B) of AICE Global Perspectives AS Level.

This course builds upon the research, analytical, and communication skills developed in the AS Level of Global Perspectives & Research. Working independently, the student designs, conducts, analyzes, evaluates, and reports his/her/their research study.

SPECIAL NOTE: This course section is for Debate Team members only.

AICE Global Perspectives A / Holocaust Studies / Ethnic Cleansing / Genocide

Credit:  1.0

Grade Level:  11-12

PREREQUISITE:  The AICE Instructor’s approval AND successful completion (A or B) of AICE Global Perspectives AS Level.

This course builds upon the research, analytical, and communication skills developed in AS Level of Global Perspectives & Research.  Working independently, the student designs, conducts, analyzes, evaluates, and reports his/her/their research study.

AICE Global Perspectives A / No special focus

Credit:   1.0

Grade Level:  11-12

PREREQUISITE:  The AICE Instructor’s approval AND successful completion (A or B) of AICE Global Perspectives AS Level.

This course builds upon the research, analytical, and communication skills developed in AS Level of Global Perspectives & Research.  Working independently, the student designs, conducts, analyzes, evaluates, and reports his/her/their research study.

AICE Global Perspectives AS / Debate

Credit:   1.0

Grade Level:  10-12

PREREQUISITE:  AICE Instructor’s approval AND successful completion (A or B) of Honors Debate III or Honors Debate IV, AND one of the following courses:  AICE General Paper, AICE English Language, AP English Language.  Taking one of these courses concurrently DOES NOT satisfy the prerequisite.  Students are also strongly encouraged to have successfully completed AICE Thinking Skills prior to taking Global Perspectives.

Through the study of global issues students will explore divergent and controversial perspectives.

SPECIAL NOTE:  This course section is for Debate Team members only.

SPECIAL NOTE:  Students are unable to repeat Global Perspectives & Research at the AS level if they have already earned an elective credit for the course, regardless of the department in which they successfully completed the course.

AICE Global Perspectives AS / Holocaust Studies / Ethnic Cleansing / Genocide

Credit:  1.0

Grade Level:  10-12

PREREQUISITE:  The AICE Instructor’s approval AND successful completion (A or B) of History of the Holocaust Honors / Lit of the Arts 2, AND successful completion (A or B) of one of the following courses: AICE General Paper, AICE English Language, AP English Language.  Taking one of these courses concurrently DOES NOT satisfy the prerequisite.  Students are also strongly encouraged to have successfully completed AICE Thinking Skills prior to taking Global Perspectives.

Through the study of global issues students will explore divergent and controversial perspectives.  Emphasis is on analytic thinking and reasoning to draw sound conclusions.  Students will develop skills in research to include the acquisition of credible information, the analysis of data, and the evaluation of the effectiveness and relevance of synthesized information in order to construct and communicate their own arguments.  This course satisfies the
AICE Diploma requirements for Global Perspectives & Research.

SPECIAL NOTE:  Students are unable to repeat Global Perspectives & Research at the AS level if they have already earned an elective credit for the course, regardless of the department in which they successfully completed the course.

AICE Global Perspectives AS / No special focus

Credit:   1.0

Grade Level:  10-12

PREREQUISITE:  English Teacher’s recommendation AND successful completion (A or B) of one of the following courses;  AICE General Paper, AICE English Language, AP English Language.  Taking one of these courses concurrently DOES NOT satisfy the prerequisite.  Students are also strongly encouraged to have successfully completed (A or B) AICE Thinking Skills prior to taking Global Perspectives.

Through the study of global issues students will explore divergent and controversial perspectives.  Emphasis is on analytic thinking and reasoning to draw sound conclusions.  Students will develop skills in research to include the acquisition of credible information, the analysis of data, and the evaluation of the effectiveness and relevance of synthesized information in order to construct and communicate their own arguments.  This course satisfies the AICE Diploma requirement for Global Perspectives & Research.

SPECIAL NOTE:  Students are unable to repeat Global Perspectives & Research at the AS level if they have already earned an elective credit for the course, regardless of the department in which they successfully completed the course.

AICE Media Studies A

Credit:   1.0

Grade Level: 12

PREREQUISITE: AS level Media Studies (teacher signature)

The A level media studies course is a continuation of the process of developing a critical understanding of the media.  Students will produce an advanced portfolio using digital technology to construct and publish media texts.  Students will also explore contemporary media issues such as media regulation, global media, media and collective identity, and media in the online age.  

AICE Media Studies AS

Credit:   1.0

Grade Level:  10-12

PREREQUISITE: Strong writing skills, teacher signature from Honors, AICE or AP English instructor

The media studies course aids students in developing a critical understanding of the

Roles of media in society and their own lives.  Through close analysis of vatious pieces of media – ranging from fil/tv to music/podcasts and video games / digital media – students explore how meaning is created through visual and auditory techniques.  Students also learn how to develop meaningful media products.

SPECIAL NOTE:  10^th grade students only – concurrent placement in AICE English Language AS.

Creative Writing 1/2

Credit: 1.0

Grade Level: 9-12

The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop and use writing and language skills for creative expression in a variety of literary forms. Studying and modeling a variety of genres will be emphasized at this level of creative writing.

SPECIAL NOTE: Elective credit only.

 

Creative Writing 3 Honors

Credit: 1.0

Grade Level: 10-12

PREREQUISITE: Creative Writing 1/2 or Teacher recommendation.

The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop and use writing and language skills for advanced creative expression in a variety of literary forms. Emphasis will be on development of a personal writing style.

SPECIAL NOTE: Elective credit only.

SPECIAL NOTE: Students will learn the technical aspects of entering contests and publishing work in a literary magazine in addition to the technical aspects of entering and performing in a public reading.

 

Creative Writing 4 Honors

Credit: 1.0

Grade Level: 11-12

PREREQUISITE: Creative Writing 3, Teacher recommendation.

The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop and use writing and language skills for advanced creative expression in a variety of literary forms. Emphasis will be on development of a personal writing style.

SPECIAL NOTE: Elective credit only.

SPECIAL NOTE: Students in this course will produce the school’s literary magazine.

Debate 1 LH - Local Honors

Credit: 1.0

Grade Level: 9-12

The purpose of this course is to develop students’ beginning awareness, understanding, and application of language arts as it applies to oral communication concepts and strategies for public debate in a variety of given settings, participation in frequent debate situations. Students must compete in after-school and/or weekend tournaments.

SPECIAL NOTE: Elective credit. Meets graduation requirements for Performing Fine Arts.

SPECIAL NOTE: Student will participate in frequent debate situations, which include after-school and/or weekend tournaments.

Debate 2 LH- Local Honors

Credit: 1.0

Grade Level: 9-12

PREREQUISITE: Teacher recommendation based on academic performance and public speaking presence and successfully completed Debate 1.

The purpose of this course is to continue to develop students’ awareness, understanding, and application of language arts as it applies to oral communication concepts and strategies for public debate.

SPECIAL NOTE: Elective credit. Meets graduation requirements for Performing Fine Arts.

SPECIAL NOTE: Student will participate in frequent debate situations, which include after-school and/or weekend tournaments.

Debate 3 Honors

Credit: 1.0

Grade Level: 10-12

PREREQUISITE: Teacher recommendation and successfully completed Debate 2.

The purpose of this course is to develop students’ enhanced awareness, understanding, and application of language arts as it applies to advanced oral communication concepts and strategies for public debate in a variety of given settings. Some work outside of the regular school day may be required.

SPECIAL NOTE: Elective credit. Meets graduation requirements for Performing Fine Arts. 


SPECIAL NOTE: Student will participate in frequent debate situations, which include after-school and/or weekend tournaments.

Debate 4 Honors

Credit: 1.0

Grade Level: 11-12

PREREQUISITE: Teacher recommendation and successfully completed Debate 3.

The purpose of this course is to apply advanced oral communication concepts and strategies for public debate in a variety of given settings. Some work outside of the regular school day may be required.

SPECIAL NOTE: Elective credit. Meets graduation requirements for Performing Fine Arts.

SPECIAL NOTE: Student will participate in frequent debate situations, which include after-school and/or weekend tournaments.

Film 1

Credit: 1.0

Grade Level:  9-12

PREREQUISITE: None

Students explore the fundamental concepts, terminology, techniques, and applications of digital imaging to create original work. The instructional focus will be on film. Students produce digital animated images through the single or combined use of computers, digital cameras, digital video cameras, scanners, photo editing software, drawing and painting software, graphic tablets, printers, new media, and emerging technologies. Through the critique process, students evaluate and respond to their own work and that of their peers to measure artistic growth. This course incorporates hands-on activities, the use of technology, and consumption of art materials.

Film 2

Credit: 1.0

Grade Level:  10-12

PREREQUISITE: Film 1

Students explore and develop concepts, terminology, techniques, and applications to design, create, print, and display original two-dimensional animations. The instructional focus will be on film. As they become more adept at using the tools and techniques available to them, students design digital animated images through the single or combined use of computers, digital cameras, digital video cameras, scanners, photo editing software, drawing and painting software, graphic tablets, printers, new media, and emerging technologies. Through the critique process, students evaluate and respond to their own designs and images and those of their peers to measure artistic growth with increasing sophistication. This course incorporates hands-on activities, the use of technology, and consumption of art materials.

Film 3 Honors

Credit: 1.0

Grade Level:  10-12

PREREQUISITE: Film 2

Students explore advanced topics through project-based work, becoming more self-directed in their acquisition and use of concepts, terminology, techniques, and applications to design, create, print, and display original two-dimensional animations in video formats. The instructional focus will be on film. As they become more adept at using the tools and techniques available to them, students design and produce digital animated images through the single or combined use of computers, digital cameras, digital video cameras, scanners, photo editing software, drawing and painting software, graphic tablets, printers, new media, and emerging technologies. Through the critique process, students evaluate and respond to their own designs and images and those of their peers to measure artistic growth with increasing sophistication and independence to promote risk-taking in the completion of conceptually based, self-directed work. This course incorporates hands-on activities, the use of technology, and consumption of art materials.

Honors and Advanced Level Course Note: Academic rigor is more than simply assigning to students a greater quantity of work. Through the application, analysis, evaluation, and creation of complex ideas that are often abstract and multi-faceted, students are challenged to think and collaborate critically on the content they are learning.

Fundamentals of Journalism / Social Media

Credit: 1.0

Grade Level: 9-12

PREREQUISITE: None

The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop fundamental skills in the production of journalism across print, multimedia, web, and broadcast/radio platforms and to develop knowledge of journalism history, ethics use, and management techniques related to the production of journalistic media.  In addition, this course enables students to develop fundamental skills in the use of social media across print, multimedia, web, and broadcast platforms, including ethical and legal uses.

SPECIAL NOTE: Elective credit in English.

SPECIAL NOTE:  For Non-Yearbook or Newspaper Students.  This course does not contribute to school publications:  Newspaper and Yearbook.

History of the Holocaust Honors / Literature & the Arts 2 Honors

Credit: 1.0

Grade Level: 9-12

PREREQUISITE: None

Holocaust course consists of the following content area strands: American History, World History, Geography, Humanities, Civics and Government. The primary content emphasis for this course pertains to the examination of the events of the Holocaust (1933-1945), the systematic, planned annihilation of European Jews and other groups by Nazi Germany. Content will include, but is not limited to, the examination of twentieth century pogroms and of twentieth century and twenty-first century genocides, investigation of human behavior during this period, and an understanding of the ramifications of prejudice, racism, and stereotyping.

International Relations consists of the following content area strands: American History, World History, Geography, Humanities, Economics, and Civics and Government. The primary content emphasis for this course pertains to the study of the functions of the global community, the nature of the modern national state, national goals, and how nations communicate and negotiate to facilitate these goals. Content should include, but is not limited to, the origins of the nation-state system, the role of power politics in the nuclear age, factors that influence relations among nations, such as world population growth, food and other resources, environment, human rights, terrorism, cultural differences, world trade, and technology, ways in which governments conduct foreign policy, the role of international organizations in promoting world peace, the role of women and diverse cultural groups within and among nations, and career opportunities available in international relations.

SPECIAL NOTE: This local honors level course requires more reading, writing, and assignments than the regular level.

RECOMMENDED: Due to mature content and themes, 10th - 12th graders only

Journalism 2 Newspaper Local Honors

Journalism 2 Yearbook Local Honors

Credit: 1.0

Grade Level: 9-12

PREREQUISITE: None

The purpose of this course is to enable students to extend fundamental skills in the production of Journalism across print multimedia, and web.  Students will develop further knowledge of journalism ethics and use through social media. 

SPECIAL NOTE: This course is a co-curricular program that requires work beyond the regular school day.  Students are required to sell advertisements for the publication.  Extensive use of the computer is necessary in this course.  Elective credit for English.  Meets graduation requirement for fine arts.

SPECIAL NOTE:  Mandatory:  For Yearbook and Newspaper Students ONLY.  These courses contribute to school publications:  Newspaper and Yearbook

 

Journalism 3 Newspaper Local Honors

Journalism 3 Yearbook Local Honors

Journalism 4 Newspaper Local Honors

Journalism 4 Yearbook Local Honors

Journalism 5 Newspaper Local Honors

Journalism 5 Yearbook Local Honors

Credit: 1.0

Grade Level: 10-12

PREREQUISITE: Must successfully complete the prior level with a grade “C” or higher.

The purpose of this course is to enable students to extend fundamental skills in the production of journalism across print, multimedia, web, and broadcast/radio platform and to develop further knowledge of journalism history, ethics use, and management techniques related to the production of journalistic media.

SPECIAL NOTE: This course is a co-curricular program which requires work beyond the regular school day.  Students are required to sell advertisements for the publication.  Extensive use of the computer is required in this course.  Elective Honors in English.  Meets graduation requirement for Fine Arts.

SPECIAL NOTE:  Mandatory:  For Yearbook and Newspaper Students ONLY.  These courses contribute to school publications:  Newspaper and Yearbook.

Literature and the Arts Honors 1

Credit: 1.0

Grade Level: 12

PREREQUISITE: Creative Writing 4, Teacher recommendation.

The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop and use writing and language skills for advanced creative expression in a variety of literary forms. Emphasis will be on development of a personal writing style with concentration on one or two particular genres. Submission for publication of a final work(s) is required.

SPECIAL NOTE:  Elective credit only.

SPECIAL NOTE: Students in this course will produce the school’s literary magazine.

Literature in the Media Honors

(Graphic Novel)

Credit:   1.0

Grade Level:  9-12

PREREQUISITE: Teacher recommendation

The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop knowledge of the narrative parallels between traditional (print) literary texts and 21st century (multimedia in all its digital platforms) texts. Through integrated educational experiences of extensive viewing and reading, writing, speaking, listening, and language, students will study a variety of digital platforms, film, and television, including the use of graphics in these formats.

PEER COUNSELING

Peer Counseling 1

Credit: 1.0

Grade Level:  10

Peer Counseling 2

Credit: 1.0

Grade Level:  11

Peer Counseling 3

Credit: 1.0

Grade Level: 12

PREREQUISITE: Application & Interview Selection Process required for acceptance.

The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop basic knowledge and skills in communication, meeting human needs, and conflict resolution. The content should include the following: Demonstrate knowledge of the functions and responsibilities of peer facilitators (e.g., listening, confidentiality, team building, conflict resolution, and intervention). Demonstrate awareness of varied behavioral responses to situational, environmental, and chemical elements; and the impact of subsequent decision-making on self and others. Demonstrate knowledge of basic human needs (e.g., food, clothing, shelter, recognition, development, security, identity) and the ways in which they can be met while developing group cohesion. Demonstrate use of basic facilitative communication skills (e.g., listening, questioning, feedback, paraphrasing, nonverbal communication, nonjudgmental response). Identify own feelings and needs and communicate them in a positive way. Demonstrate awareness of leadership styles (e.g., authoritarian, democratic, permissive). Demonstrate awareness of methods for dealing with conflict (e.g., communication, assertion, avoidance, aggression) and steps to resolution (i.e., set rules, gather perspectives, identify needs and goals, create and evaluate options, and generate agreement)