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English Course Offerings
These courses focus on a broad
range of literary genres: poetry, essay, drama, short story and the novel.
Course work is framed around the PA standards for Language Arts, and the course
objectives reflect these standards’ reading and writing anchors. The
implementation of emerging communication technology is integral to these
courses.
GRADE 9 (1
CREDIT)
WORLD
LITERATURE I (#1401)
Purpose: This course is designed to integrate
writing, reading, and speaking skills in the English language building on
skills learned.
Description: The Ninth Grade World Literature I
Curriculum will instruct students in the following aspects of oral and written
communication: writing in narrative, persuasive and informational styles for a
variety of purposes; becoming effective listeners through audio media and oral
presentations; using technology as a resource tool; working effectively with
others; understanding and appreciating social issues; understanding and
responding critically to works literature.
There will also be emphasis on language usage and word choice. Students will complete research using
traditional and electronic information resources; read a variety of texts
including short stories, poetry, drama, biographies, and autobiographies;
respond orally and in writing to the text they read. There will be a strong emphasis on the
study of the concept of theme. Major
assessment tools are the District Reading and Writing Assessments.
Requirements: Students must present writing in each
mode: narrative, persuasive, and informative. The writings are, in part, to be based
on based on literary and English experiences facilitated by the teacher. Students will also be expected to
research topics related to material read in class. Students must demonstrate skills in
reading comprehension, listening, and speaking through oral presentations. Students will also be expected to apply
their knowledge of literary terms to their understanding of the material read.
Students should be able to identify the various types of genre used in relation
to the literature.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of Eighth Grade
Language Arts
WORLD
LITERATURE I HONORS (#1402)
Purpose: This course
is designed to integrate writing, reading, and speaking skills in the English
language.
Description: The Ninth Grade World Literature I Honors
Curriculum is a more enhanced version of the ninth grade language arts
curriculum. The students will be
instructed in the following aspects of oral and written communication: writing in narrative, persuasive and
informational styles for a variety of purposes; becoming effective listeners
through audio media and oral presentations; using technology as a resource
tool; working effectively with others; understanding and appreciating social
issues; and understanding and responding critically to works of
literature. There will be an
emphasis on language usage and word choice. Students will complete research using
traditional and electronic information resources; read a variety of texts
including short stories, poetry, drama, biographies, and autobiographies;
respond orally and in writing to the text they read. There will be a strong emphasis on the
study of the concept of theme.
Students will be required to read a variety of novels, which will be
approved by the instructor and/or District. Major assessment tools are the District
Reading and Writing Assessments.
Requirements: Students
must present writing in each mode: narrative, persuasive, and informative. The writings are, in part, to be based
on based on literary and English experiences facilitated by the teacher. Students will also be expected to
research topics related to material read in class. Students must demonstrate skills in
reading comprehension, listening, and speaking through oral presentations. Students will also be expected to apply
their knowledge of literary terms to their understanding of the material read.
Students should be able to identify the various types of genre used in relation
to the literature.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of the eighth grade
Language Arts and teacher recommendation is required.
READ 180 (#1908)
Purpose: Read 180
is a research-based intervention program designed to promote literacy and
reading comprehension strategies for the struggling reader.
Description: In Read 180, students will use
interactive workbooks, which provide daily instruction in reading
comprehension, vocabulary, and writing and grammar skills. Students use a software program with
high-interest video segments, customized reading instruction and practice with
individualized, adjusted support to address each student’s needs.
Students will build reading comprehension skills through modeled and
independent reading of selected, age-appropriate, high interest Lexile-leveled
paper backs and audio books.
Requirements: Read 180 is proven highly effective for
delayed and failing readers, special education students and students with
learning disabilities, and English-language learners.
Prerequisites: Below-basic reading scores on the PSSA,
below-basic 4Sight results, and/or low academic performance.
GRADE 10 (1
CREDIT)
WORLD
LITERATURE II (#1501)
Purpose: This course is designed to integrate
writing, reading, and speaking skills in the English language building on
skills learned in World Literature I.
Description: Grade 10 World Literature II will
continue to instruct students in the following aspects of oral and written
communication learned in Grade 9 World Literature I. Areas to be addressed: research, reading
to make sense of various texts, writing in narrative, persuasive and
informational styles for a variety of purposes; becoming effective listeners
through audio media and oral presentations; using technology as a resource
tool; working effectively with others; understanding and appreciating social
issues; and understanding, evaluating, and responding critically to works
literature. There will also be
emphasis on language usage and word choice. Students will complete research using
traditional and electronic information resources; read a variety of texts
including short stories, poetry, drama, biographies, and autobiographies;
respond orally and in writing to the text they read. Major assessment tools are the District
Reading and Writing Assessments.
Requirements: Students must present writing in each
mode: narrative, persuasive, and informative. The writings are, in part, to be based
on based on literary and English experiences facilitated by the teacher. Students will also be expected to
research topics related to material read in class. Students must demonstrate skills in
reading comprehension, listening, and speaking through oral presentations. Students will also be expected to apply
their knowledge of literary terms to their understanding of the material read.
Students should be able to identify the various types of genre used in relation
to the literature.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of World
Literature I
WORLD LITERATURE
II HONORS (#1502)
Purpose: This course is designed to integrate
writing, reading, and speaking skills in the English language building on the
skills learned in World Literature I.
Description: The Tenth Grade World Literature II
Honors Curriculum is a more enhanced version of the tenth grade World
Literature II curriculum. The
students will be instructed in the following aspects of oral and written
communication: research, reading to make sense of various texts, writing in
narrative, persuasive and informational styles for a variety of purposes;
becoming effective listeners through audio media and oral presentations; using
technology as a resource tool; working effectively with others; understanding
and appreciating social issues; and understanding, evaluating, and responding
critically to works of literature.
There will be an emphasis on language usage and word choice. Students will complete research using traditional
and electronic information resources; read a variety of texts including short stories,
poetry, drama, biographies, and autobiographies; respond orally and in writing
to the text they read. Students
will be required to read a variety of novels, which will be approved by the
instructor and/or District. Major
assessment tools are the District Reading and Writing Assessments.
Requirements: Students must present writing in each
mode: narrative, persuasive, and informative. The writings are, in part, to be based
on based on literary and English experiences facilitated by the teacher. Students will also be expected to
research topics related to material read in class. Students must demonstrate skills in
reading comprehension, listening, and speaking through oral presentations. Students will also be expected to apply
their knowledge of literary terms to their understanding of the material read.
Students should be able to identify the various types of genre used in relation
to the literature.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of World
Literature I and teacher recommendation is required.
ACADEMIC
LITERACY I (#1508)
Purpose: Academic
Literacy I is designed to help students acquire reading strategies that will
improve comprehension and build vocabulary skills.
Description: Through their study of literary genres
such as poetry, essays, dramas, short stories and novels, students in Academic
Literacy I will to further develop their understanding and analysis of the same
as they refine their skills in grammar, vocabulary and effective written and
oral communication, while they build on skills learned in World Literacy I.
Students will be assessed to determine their initial Lexile reading level, and
intermittently throughout the year to gauge progress in reading, writing, and
vocabulary skills Major assessment tools are the District Quarterly Reading
Assessment, District Writing Assessment and coursework to enhance preparation
for success on standardized tests.
Requirements: Students
will participate in reading, writing, speaking and listening activities through
essays, group presentations, peer reviews, evaluations and self-reflections.
Prerequisites: Students
must have successfully completed Read 180 or World Literature I.
AMERICAN LITERATURE
(#1601)
Purpose: American Literature focuses and expands on the writing,
reading and speaking skills learned in World Literature II.
Description: Through their study of literary genres
such as poetry, essays, dramas, short stories and novels, students are to
further develop their understanding and analysis of the same as they refine
their skills in grammar, vocabulary and effective written and oral
communication. Students will complete research using traditional and electronic
information resources. Major assessment tools are the District Quarterly
Reading Assessment, District Writing Assessment and coursework to enhance
preparation for success on standardize tests.
Requirements: Students will participate in reading, writing, speaking
and listening activities through essays, group presentations, peer reviews,
evaluations and self-reflections.
Prerequisites: Students must have successfully completed
World Literature II.
AMERICAN LITERATURE HONORS (#1602)
Purpose: American Literature focuses and builds on the writing,
reading and speaking skills learned in World Literature II.
Description: Honors American Literature is an enhanced
version of American Literature. It follows the same units and chronology with
several additions and variations. Student assessments are more intense and
rigorous than is true for American Literature. Major assessment tools are the
District Quarterly Reading Assessment, District Writing Assessment and
coursework to enhance preparation for success on standardize tests.
Requirements: Students must successfully demonstrate skills in reading,
writing, listening and speaking through essays, group presentations, peer
reviews, evaluations and self-reflections.
Prerequisites: Recommendation of World Literature II teacher
with at least a proficiency level completion of World Literature II or Honors
World Literature II.
ACADEMIC LITERACY II (#1607)
Purpose: Academic Literacy II builds on the skills learned in
Academic Literacy I to further integrate reading strategies to improve
comprehension and build vocabulary skills.
Description: Through their study of literary genres such
as poetry, essays, dramas, short stories and novels, students in Academic
Literacy II will to further develop their understanding and analysis of the
same as they refine their skills in grammar, vocabulary and effective written
and oral communication, while they build on skills learned in Academic Literacy
I. Major assessment tools are the District Quarterly Reading Assessment,
District Writing Assessment and coursework to enhance preparation for success
on standardized tests.
Requirements: Students will participate in reading, writing, speaking
and listening activities through essays, group presentations, peer reviews,
evaluations and self-reflections.
Prerequisites: Students must have successfully completed
World Literature II or Academic Literacy I
AP ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND COMPOSITION
(#160)
Description: An AP
course in English Language and Composition engages students in becoming skilled
readers of prose written in a variety of periods, disciplines, and rhetorical
contexts, and in becoming skilled writers who compose for a variety of
purposes. Both their writing and their reading should make students aware of
the interactions among a writer’s purposes, audience expectations, and
subjects as well as the way generic conventions and the resources of language
contribute to effectiveness in writing. www.collegeboard.com
Prerequisites: Recommendation of World Literature II teacher
with at least a proficiency level completion of World Literature II or Honors
World Literature II.
GRADE 12 (1
CREDIT)
BRITISH
LITERATURE
( #1701)
Purpose: This academic
course is designed to expand student experience of literature and life while
integrating the writing, reading and speaking skills previously learned in
American Literature.
Description: British Literature is a cumulative
exploration of the history and language development of the early British and
English authors. It is designed to actively engage students allowing them to
become more confident and competent in a global, multicultural environment.
Students will communicate effectively through reading and writing to make the
transition from high school to the work-world. Through their study of literary
genres such as poetry, essays, dramas, short stories and novels, students are
to further develop their understanding and analysis of the same as they refine
their skills in grammar, vocabulary and effective written and oral
communication. Students will complete research using traditional and electronic
information resources. Major assessment tools are the District Quarterly
Reading Assessment, District Writing Assessment and coursework to enhance
preparation for success on standardize tests.
Requirements: Students
will participate in reading, writing, speaking and listening activities through
essays, group presentations, peer reviews, evaluations and self-reflections.
Prerequisites: Students must have successfully completed American
Literature.
BRITISH LITERATURE HONORS (#1702)
Purpose: This
academic course is designed to expand student experience of literature and life
while integrating the writing, reading and speaking skills previously learned
in American Literature.
Description: Honors British Literature is an enhanced
version of British Literature. It follows the same units and chronology with
several additions and variations. Student assessments are more intense and
rigorous than is true for American Literature. Major assessment tools are the
District Quarterly Reading Assessment, District Writing Assessment and
coursework to enhance preparation for success on standardize tests.
Requirements: Students
must successfully demonstrate skills in reading, writing, listening and
speaking through essays, group presentations, peer reviews, evaluations and
self-reflections.
Prerequisites:
Recommendation of World Literature II teacher with at least a proficiency level
completion of American Literature or Honors American Literature.
AP ENGLISH LITERATURE AND COMPOSITION (#170)
Description: In AP English Literature and
Composition course engages students in the careful reading and critical
analysis of imaginative literature. Through the close reading of selected
texts, students deepen their understanding of the ways writers use language to
provide both meaning and pleasure for their readers. As they read, students
consider a work’s structure, style, and themes as well as such
smaller-scale elements as the use of figurative language, imagery, symbolism,
and tone. www.collegeboard.com
Prerequisites:
Recommendation of World Literature II teacher with at least a proficiency level
completion of American Literature or Honors American Literature.
ELECTIVES
ACADEMIC SPORTS LEAGUE (#6096
-.5 credit - 9th grade) (6097 1 credit –
10, 11, 12)
Purpose: Academic
Sports League is designed to provide historic background and preparation in
fine arts, social science, economics, language, literature, science,
mathematics, speech, interviews and writing. Recollection and synthesis of knowledge
forms the core of the class.
Academic excellence is promoted through interdisciplinary
experiences.
Description: The goals of the Academic Sports League
is to provide students with a holistic view of learning, generate a climate for
achievement, involve students in spirited teams of enthusiastic learners, and
provide students with a sense of belonging and the motivation to learn while
having fun. Students utilize the
learned skills for preparation of college courses, or courses of higher
learning.
Requirements: Students
must be a member of the Academic Sports League team and attend competitions
Prerequisites: Students
must demonstrate success in all academic areas and be willing to work at home.
NEWSPAPER (#1931)
Grades 10, 11, 12
(1 CREDIT)
Purpose: This
course is designed to give students practical experience with all aspects of
the publication of a school newspaper.
Description: Students will learn reporting skills
including research, interviewing, writing, editing, and proofreading. Additionally, they will learn to use
publication software and scanners as well as photography equipment. Students will participate in making
editorial decisions under the supervision of the newspaper advisor. The course requires above-average
communication and writing skills, as well as initiative to extend work beyond
the school day to meet deadlines.
Requirements: Students
will be required to participate in all aspects of publishing the
newspaper. Work after school and at
home is necessary.
Prerequisites:
Recommendation of English teacher and approval of Newspaper advisor.
YEARBOOK (#1911)
Grades 10, 11, 12 (1
CREDIT)
Purpose: This
course is designed to give students practical experience with all aspects of the
publication of a school yearbook
Description: Students will learn to use publication
software and scanners as well as photography equipment. Students will participate in making
editorial decisions under the supervision of the newspaper advisor. The course requires above-average
communication and writing skills, as well as initiative to extend work beyond
the school day to meet deadlines.
Requirements: Students
will be required to participate in all aspects of publishing the yearbook. Work
after school and at home may be necessary.
Prerequisites:
Recommendation of English teacher and approval of Yearbook advisor.
Course
Descriptions – Special Needs English
English 9 (#1009)
Survey of Western
Literature (1
Credit)
Description: Survey of Western Literature is a
comprehensive, introductory class focusing on literature and composition. The curriculum begins with the short
story and persuasive writing where students examine classic texts such as
“The Cask of Amontillado” by Edgar Allan Poe and Martin Luther King
Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech. Students then read and write poetry,
encountering both traditional and more recent, organic forms. In the third quarter students learn
about the novel and its characteristics before ending the year with
Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet”.
All students are supported with individualized instruction which may
include alternate texts, assessment accommodations, individualized pacing and
portfolio work.
Prerequisites: Students are placed by the
Special Education Department & IEP.
English 10: (#1010)
Survey of Western
Literature II (1
Credit)
Description: Survey of Western Literature II
continues to explore the Western traditions found in poetry and prose. Students build on skills learned in
Introduction to Western Literature which include, but are not limited to: the
Writing Process, creative writing, character analysis, making inferences,
identifying theme across works, and the characteristics of the narrative. Major works covered include
Shakespeare’s “Julius Caesar” and “I Know Why the Caged
Bird Sings” by Maya Angelou.
In addition, Intermediate Western Literature offers students the
opportunity to learn more about expressing themselves in the written form by
strengthening the foundations of narrative, informative and persuasive writing
learned in the ninth grade.
Al students are supported with individualized instruction, which may
include alternative texts, assessment accommodations, individualized pacing and
portfolio work.
Prerequisites: Students are placed by the
Special Education Department & IEP
English 11 (#1011)
Literacy Skills and Composition (1Credit)
Description: Eleventh grade students receive
rigorous instruction aimed at deepening and broadening their interpretive,
analytical, and expository skills.
Using a wealth of selections from Western literature, the Literacy
Skills and Composition class aims to raise achievement in areas such as inference
making, identifying literary elements, and determining main idea. Major works studied include Harper
Lee’s “To Kill a Mockingbird,” “The Raven” by
Edgar Allen Poe, and Henry Miller’s “The Crucible.”
All students are supported with individualized instruction,
which may include alternate texts, assessment accommodations, individualized
pacing and portfolio work.
Prerequisites: Students are placed by the
Special Education Department & IEP
English 12 (#1012)
Survey of World Literature (1
Credit)
Description: Seniors conclude their English
education with a Survey of World Literature. Classics such as William Golding’s
“Lord of the Flies,” Chaucer’s “The Canterbury
Tales,” and “Beowulf” are at the core of the curriculum. Seniors must complete a research project
that draws information from a wide variety of resources (both online and in
print) to be synthesized into one cohesive, coherent written composition.
All students are supported with individualized instruction, which may
include alternate texts, assessment accommodations, individualized pacing and
portfolio work.
Prerequisites: Students are placed by the
Special Education Department & IEP
English ES: (#1002)
Literature and
Composition (1
Credit)
Description: This course is designed to meet
the individual academic and emotional needs of the student. Individual
instruction is provided in literature, poetry, English structure, and written
English communication. Behavior
management and modification techniques are used to develop and maintain
socially acceptable behaviors.
Pro-social skills are taught using Goldstein’s adolescent social
skills and skill streaming.
Methods of instruction include, but are not limited to, note taking,
discussions, demonstrations and classroom activities. Students will be evaluated using formal
and informal tests and quizzes, homework, notebooks, projects, lab activities
and individual/group activities.
All students are supported with individualized instruction which may
include alternate texts, assessment accommodations, individualized pacing and
portfolio work.
Prerequisites: Placement by the Special
Education Department & IEP
Math Course Offerings
The addition of a regular College Algebra / Trigonometry course is
recommended to help prepare students that are not in honors courses succeed in
college.
Mathematics Sequence of Courses
Academic College
Prep
Pre-Algebra Algebra
1
Algebra 1 Geometry
