• English 09 Academic

    This course serves as the basis for continued study at the Academic level and is instructed at a student-centered pace. Literature study is based on multiple genres and interpersonal communication skills. Comprehension, application, and analysis of literature are fundamental to the course. Vocabulary study is a year-long practice which incorporates words taken directly from literature studied in the course. Language study is based on the review of grammar, mechanics, and usage. Writing instruction focuses on five-paragraph expository essays, constructed responses, and a full-length research paper. Keystone Exam preparation will be highly focused in areas of test-taking strategies and terminology. 

    Prerequisite: Summer Reading is required. Click HERE for the Summer Reading Guide.

    English 09 College Prep

    This course serves as the basis for continued study at the College Prep level and is instructed at a student-centered pace. Literature study is based on multiple genres and interpersonal communication skills. Comprehension, application, and analysis of literature are fundamental to the course. Vocabulary study is a year-long practice which incorporates words taken directly from literature studied in the course. Language study is based on the review of grammar, mechanics, and usage. Writing instruction focuses on five-paragraph expository essays, constructed responses, and a full-length research paper. Keystone Exam preparation will be highly focused in areas of test-taking strategies and terminology. 

    Prerequisite: Grade of 70% or better in 8th grade Language Arts and Teacher Recommendation; Summer Reading is required. Click HERE for the Summer Reading Guide.

     

    SAT English Prep / SAT Mathematics Prep

    These courses are designed to assist students in preparing for the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT). Students will be introduced to the test-taking strategies while building their skills to maximize their performance in the Reading/Writing and Mathematics sections. These 0.25 credit courses must be taken together and will share the same semester. 

    Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in Algebra II

    *The SAT English class meets every other week throughout the Semester. Class schedule and meeting dates will be posted in the classroom as well as on BlackBoard