English Required Courses
English 9 Genre Study: novels, short stories, poetry, and drama. Research Vocabulary Writing Oral Language 1 year/ 1 credit
British Literature Expository Writing Research Vocabulary Oral Language 1 year / 1 credit
American Literature Literary Analysis and Persuasive Writing Research Vocabulary Oral Language 1 year / 1 credit
English 12 Academic Academic 1 semester of Advanced Composition 1 semester of World Literature
AP Lang/CompAP Literature Texts NonfictionFiction Print & visualMostly print Essays, letters, Novels, poems, plays speeches, research Writing Analysis of textsAnalysis of texts Writing in domain (argument / persuasive essays) For students Any field of studyEnglish, English education, majoring in… linguistics, literature, writing, classics Also for students who love English but do not intend to major in it
Q: Suppose I want to take both AP English courses? A: Great! Here’s how: Take AP Language/Composition in 11 th grade in place of English 11. Then take AP Literature/Composition in 12 th grade.
AP Initiatives: Combining English & Social Science Q: What’s this program? A: AP Initiatives is designed for… Juniors and Seniors who have no experience with AP courses and who wish to push themselves to take higher level classes. 11 th grade: Eng. 11 Honors + AP Psychology 12 th grade: AP Language + AP Human Geography A designated study hall is provided for participants.
English Elective Courses
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Grades 10, 11, 12 Prerequisite: Journalism
LVHS award- winning Saga yearbook 1 year/ 1 credit Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
1 Semester/.5 Credit Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
1 Semester/.5 Credit Grades 11, 12
1 Semester/.5 Credit Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Now hear this!
1 semester/.5 credit Grades et·y·mol·o·gy: the study of the origin of words
1 semester/.5 credit Grades 11, 12
1 or 2 semesters /.5 each Grades 9, 10, 11 & 12
1 year / No credit but GREAT experience Grades 9, 10, 11, 12