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- SOPH. ENGLISH 3-4 FUNDAMENTALS
10 YEAR
SIGNATURE OF ENGLISH TEACHER REQUIRED
This sophomore English class is designed for students who have struggled
in 9th grade English. Course work involves reading and language skills
with specific concentration on vocabulary development, reading comprehension,
and thinking skills. Emphasis will also be placed on grammar, usage,
punctuation, spelling, and effective self-expression through writing.
- SOPHOMORE ENGLISH 3-4
10 YEAR
SIGNATURE OF ENGLISH TEACHER REQUIRED
SOME TEACHERS REQUIRE PURCHASE OF A $7.00 VOCABULARY BOOK
This is the regular sophomore English class which includes the study
of basic sentence structure, usage, punctuation, vocabulary development,
reading and writing skills.
- SOPHOMORE ENGLISH 3-4 HONORS
10 YEAR
PREREQUISITE: APPLICATION AND WRITING SAMPLE
SIGNATURE OF ENGLISH TEACHER REQUIRED
$7.00 VOCABULARY BOOK PURCHASE REQUIRED
This advanced English course will emphasize critical and individual
thinking through the study of classical and contemporary literature.
It is also designed to develop a high level of competency in composition,
grammar, vocabulary and spelling. This course is intended to prepare
the highly motivated, mature, capable student for college. Students
should expect a heavy workload from this class. Maintenance of a "B"
class average is mandatory. You should score in the upper 7, 8, 9
stanines on the Stanford Achievement test.
- JUNIOR ENGLISH 5-6 FUNDAMENTALS
11 YEAR
PREREQUISITE: LANGUAGE EXPERIENCE
SIGNATURE OF ENGLISH TEACHER REQUIRED
The curriculum will include vocabulary, mechanics, usage, daily journals,
novels, and a variety of American literature. Writing for self-expression
will be emphasized. This course is designed for students who took
Sophomore English 3-4 Fundamentals during their sophomore year.
- JUNIOR ENGLISH CORE 5-6
11 YEAR
SIGNATURE OF ENGLISH TEACHER REQUIRED
SOME TEACHERS REQUIRE PURCHASE OF A $7.00 VOCABULARY BOOK
Designed for junior students who took English 3-4 as a sophomore.
Emphasis will be on critical reading, vocabulary, writing and interpreting.
This class presents an overview of the best American fiction and non-fiction.
41150 JUNIOR ENGLISH 5-6 HONORS
11 YEAR
SIGNATURE OF MS. HULL REQUIRED
$7.00 VOCABULARY BOOK PURCHASE REQUIRED
Students choosing Junior Honors English should have completed sophomore
English 3-4 Honors or Sophomore English 3-4 with current English teacher's
recommendation. Attendance and completion of quality, timely assignments
are expected. Extended composition and critical study of American
literature is the basis for the class.
- SENIOR ENGLISH 7-8 FUNDAMENTALS
12 YEAR
SIGNATURE OF ENGLISH TEACHER REQUIRED
PREREQUISITE: PRACTICAL ENGLISH
This is a course for senior students who need basic experiences in
reading, writing, and listening. Comprehension and vocabulary development
will be stressed and students will explore their opinions in discussion
and in formal and informal writing assignments. This class does not
prepare students for college level work.
- SENIOR ENGLISH CORE 7-8
12 YEAR
TEACHER SIGNATURE REQUIRED
This semester course is meant to follow the concurrent enrollment
Humanities course for those students who did not pass the SLCC placement
exam and will not be registering for English 101 (CC). Reading for
this course will include some of the best works from selected writers
around the world and will go beyond the mainstream of American literature.
Emphasis will be on critical reading and interpretation. Writing about
the reading will be required!
- SENIOR COLLEGE PREP ENGLISH
12 YEAR
SIGNATURE OF ENGLISH TEACHER REQUIRED
Students in this class have completed Junior Honors English or have
received a B or higher grade in Junior English Core 5-6 and are college
bound. An intensive focus on development of writing techniques will
assist students with standardized tests and college admission essays.
Students will be introduced to many college coping skills, stressing
note taking, study skills, and research. Focusing on British Literature,
this course presents an interesting overview of significant fiction,
non-fiction, etc., from Anglo-Saxon times to the present. Students
will enhance their ability to interpret even the most difficult and
mature literature. A heavy work load is to be expected in this class.
- SENIOR CREATIVE WRITING
12 SEMESTER
Designed for students with an interest in and talent for writing,
this class emphasizes imaginative writing and improving writing skills.
Specific writing assignments will be given so that students will experiment
with a variety of forms such as short stories, poems, short plays,
and reflect preference pieces. Take this class if you love to write.
- HUMANITIES (SENIORS)
12 SEMESTER
SIGNATURE OF ENGLISH TEACHER REQUIRED
Designed for the mature, inquisitive, senior student. This course
explores the areas of art music, film, philosophy, religion, and literature
in relationship to ourselves. Students will attempt to find answers
to universal questions through their study of the arts and gain appreciation
for various art forms.
- HUMANITIES CONCURRENT (SENIORS)
SLCC INTRO TO HUMANITIES 1100
11-12 SEMESTER
PREREQUISITE: GPA and CPA of 3.0
STUDENTS MUST PURCHASE A TEXTBOOK
An exploratory approach to the humanities through the arts, showing
how the arts relate to concurrent societies. The course includes discussion
of all art forms (visual art, music, literature, drama, and film)
and introduces students to critical evaluation. Mid-term and final
exams, as well as attending professional performances are required
as part of the course. Emphasis is on discussion and group activities.
Students passing this course with a "C" or better will receive
3 hours of SLCC credit for Humanities. Students taking this class
must register for SLCC concurrent enrollment.
- GENERAL FICTION (SENIORS)
11-12 SEMESTER
This semester class is designed for students who love to read. This
course will introduce major writers. Students will study general works
of fiction, including the short story, drama, poetry and film. Class
participation and discussion will be significant aspects of this course,
so regular attendance is mandatory. Students will be responsible for
obtaining most of their own reading materials and extensive reading
will be required - a minimum of 1000 pages each term. If you love
to read and read a lot, then this class is for you.
- PUBLICATIONS 1-2 (ELECTIVE)
10-12 YEAR
APPLY WITH HIGH SCHOOL YEARBOOK ADVISER
TEACHER RECOMMENDATION & SIGNATURE REQUIRED
This class produces the Kearnada, the KHS yearbook, and Attica, the
KHS Literary Arts Magazine. Students must have a background in writing,
computers, business or photography. Students are required to fill
out an application (available in room 210), submit a teacher recommendation
for the area they want to work in, and participate in an interview.
For an exciting chance to be a part of these KHS publications, please
apply to be a part of this class. Apply during 4th quarter for the
next school year.
- PUBLICATIONS 3-4 (ELECTIVE)
11-12 YEAR
TEACHER SIGNATURE REQUIRED
EDITORS ONLY!
This course is for editors of Kearnada and Attica.
- JOURNALISM 1 (ELECTIVE)
10-12 SEMESTER
This class is an introduction to writing for the high school newspaper.
In this course, students will study the four types of journalistic
writing: news, features, sports, and editorials. Extensive textbook
and outside assignments will focus on writing for each type. Students
will practice fundamental skills necessary to proofread and edit copy,
and will learn basic layout procedures using Quark XPress. THIS CLASS
IS FOR ELECTIVE CREDIT ONLY AND DOES NOT FILL AN ENGLISH REQUIREMENT.
- JOURNALISM 2-6 (ELECTIVE)
COUGAR CLAW NEWSPAPER STAFF
11-12 YEAR
SIGNATURE OF HIGH SCHOOL JOURNALISM ADVISER REQUIRED
This workshop class produces the school newspaper The Cougar Claw.
Good grades, good writing skills and dependability are necessary.
Attendance is mandatory for this class. Computer skills and photography
experience are helpful. Students working on The Cougar Claw should
have taken Journalism 1 at the high school level before registering
for this class.
- SENIOR A.P. ENGLISH LITERATURE
12 YEAR
SIGNATURE OF JUNIOR HONORS TEACHER REQUIRED
Advanced Placement is the culmination of the honors program. Students
who have successfully completed the honors series in English, and
who have maintained high grades are eligible for enrollment. Special
emphasis will be placed on furthering development of intuitive writing
skills and analysis of mature and difficult literature. Colleges and
universities grant up to eight semester hours of English credit to
those students who complete the course and pass the Advanced Placement
exam with a satisfactory score. Students will also have the option
of taking the Language Advanced Placement English exam. Students buy
two of their own books. (Approximate cost $40.00)
- SENIOR A.P. ENGLISH LANGUAGE
12 YEAR
Technical writing compliments Advanced Placement English through extensive
practice in the writing process necessary for the AP English test
in May. Class time will also be devoted to helping students with the
homework they receive in AP English, and students will get some practice
on the Advanced Placement English Language test. Students enrolled
in AP English are strongly encouraged to enroll in this course. Students
not in the Advance Placement English class are not eligible for this
course.
- INTRO TO WRITING (SENIORS)
(CC-SLCC)
11-12 SEMESTER
REGISTRATION FEE $20.00
PREREQUISITE: GPA AND CPA OF 3.0 AND SLCC PLACEMENT EXAM OR ACT READING
SCORE OF 19
STUDENTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO PURCHASE TEXTBOOKS FOR THIS CLASS
Students will develop critical reading and thinking strategies for
effective writing, collaborative learning, and methods of documentation.
This course is meant to increase students' awareness of the different
purposes for writing and to increase their confidence in writing.
This class is for SLCC concurrent enrollment students only. Students
passing this course with a "C" or better will receive 3
semester hours of SLCC credit for Freshman Composition.
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