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In the English Department, our goal is to improve our students’ literacy skills so that they are college and career-ready. This involves working collaboratively and sharing “what works” lessons focusing on student engagement as well as teaching literacy skills.
General (G): A class designed for students to meet their graduation competencies in a given area.
Sheltered (S): A class instruction designed for English Language Learners, and its goal is to teach content to EL’s that is at grade level and rigorous, yet comprehensible.
Honors (H): All honors courses are advanced in nature and material, and are highly recommended for gifted, motivated, and college-bound students.
Advanced Placement (AP): These courses follow a curriculum mandated by the College Board. Students in any grade may take AP courses (as long as any prerequisites are completed) and AP exams. Students are required to take a college placement exam in order to obtain college credit in the subject area.
International Baccalaureate (IB): These courses follow a curriculum mandated by the International Baccalaureate Organization (IB) in Cardiff, Wales. Only juniors and seniors are eligible to take IB classes and exams.
Career and Technical Education (CTE): Courses that are part of a state-approved program where students learn skills and are able to apply their knowledge to real-world applications. These courses help prepare students to enter the workforce or college once they graduate high school.
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** Not all courses are offered each year. Work with your counselor to plan your courses for the following year.