1. English Required Courses

2. English 9 Genre Study: novels, short stories, poetry, and drama. Research Vocabulary Writing Oral Language 1 year/ 1 credit

3. British Literature Expository Writing Research Vocabulary Oral Language 1 year / 1 credit

4. American Literature Literary Analysis and Persuasive Writing Research Vocabulary Oral Language 1 year / 1 credit

5. English 12 Academic Academic 1 semester of Advanced Composition 1 semester of World Literature

7. 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

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. English Elective Courses

11. Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

12. Grades 10, 11, 12 Prerequisite: Journalism

13. LVHS award- winning Saga yearbook 1 year/ 1 credit Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

14. 1 Semester/.5 Credit Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

15. 1 Semester/.5 Credit Grades 11, 12

16. 1 Semester/.5 Credit Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Now hear this!

17. 1 semester/.5 credit Grades 10-12 et·y·mol·o·gy: the study of the origin of words

18. 1 semester/.5 credit Grades 11, 12

20. 1 or 2 semesters /.5 each Grades 9, 10, 11 & 12

21. 1 year / No credit but GREAT experience Grades 9, 10, 11, 12