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Language Arts

Recommended Pathway of Classes

Recommended Pathway of Classes
Students need 40 language arts credits, 10 fine and applied arts credits and 65 electives credits for graduation.
It is recommended students take 10 credits per grade level.

9th

MYP English 9
Course includes the studies of classical literature, mythology, and the Bible as literature.  Also included is an introduction to different genres in literature (poetry, short story, drama, and novel) representing diverse world cultures.  Course includes expository writing skills including style, technique, grammar and usage, and documentation skills, as well as introduction to oral s

10th

MYP English 10
Credits: 10
Course includes the study of utopian fiction, rhetorical strategies, film as text, poetry, prose and drama. Study includes literary analysis, expository writing, creative writing, research, and oral communication skills.

11th

British Literature & Composition
Credits: 10
Recommended for college-bound junior or seniors, this course is designed as a study of representative works of British literature.  In addition to the literature, the history and culture of each period are studied.  Terms of literary analysis are studied and applied.  The course also includes vocabulary study, history of the English language, preparation for college tests, and co
AP Language & Composition
Credits: 10
This junior level class will provide both a survey of U.S. literature and preparation for the AP English Language Exam. This course focuses on the development of sophisticated skills in English as they pertain to literature and to language. Along with their readings in U.S.
FRCC Advanced Composition
Credits: 5
Potential Concurrent Enrollment Offered Contact Hours: 45
FRCC Intro to Literature
Credits: 5
Contact Hours: 45 LIT 115 Introduction to Literature I:  Introduces students to fiction, poetry, and drama.  Emphasizes active and responsive reading. This course is one of the statewide Guaranteed Transfer courses. **At PHS, there is also an emphasis on verbal participation.  The majority of reading will be completed at home.   
US Lit & Composition
American Literature courses focus upon commonly known American authors and their work.  Students improve their critical-thinking skills as they determine the underlying assumptions and values within the selected works and as they understand how the literature reflects the society of the time.  Oral discussion is an integral part of this course as is the emphasis on narrative, informat
Modern Literacy Perspectives
Credits: 10
This course is designed to teach national standards in language arts with curriculum developed by the College Board. It is a rigorous class designed for students in the middle to upper range of skills. Students will examine literature through a variety of critical lenses, become better readers and writers, and actively engage in conversations about their reading and writing.

12th

Modern Literacy Perspectives
Credits: 10
This course is designed to teach national standards in language arts with curriculum developed by the College Board. It is a rigorous class designed for students in the middle to upper range of skills. Students will examine literature through a variety of critical lenses, become better readers and writers, and actively engage in conversations about their reading and writing.
British Literature & Composition
Credits: 10
Recommended for college-bound junior or seniors, this course is designed as a study of representative works of British literature.  In addition to the literature, the history and culture of each period are studied.  Terms of literary analysis are studied and applied.  The course also includes vocabulary study, history of the English language, preparation for college tests, and co
AP Composition & Literature
Credits: 10
This course includes the study of short stories, drama, novels, and poetry, with an emphasis on discussion, thorough understanding, and analysis of works of literature.  Students read and study famous authors from ancient to contemporary times.  This course is designed to complete an accelerated sequence of reading and writing classes in high school.  Students may subsequently si
FRCC Advanced Composition
Credits: 5
Potential Concurrent Enrollment Offered Contact Hours: 45
FRCC Intro to Literature
Credits: 5
Contact Hours: 45 LIT 115 Introduction to Literature I:  Introduces students to fiction, poetry, and drama.  Emphasizes active and responsive reading. This course is one of the statewide Guaranteed Transfer courses. **At PHS, there is also an emphasis on verbal participation.  The majority of reading will be completed at home.   
IB DP World Authors 2 HL
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Recommended Pathway of Classes

Students need:

40 language arts credits

10 Fine & Applied Art Credits

65 Elective Credits for Graduation

All courses are 10 credits language arts unless otherwise noted

9th Grade

10 Credits

Language Arts

 MYP English 9

10th Grade

10 Credits

Language Arts

 MYP English 10

11th Grade

10 Credits

Language Arts

US Literature & Composition

or

AP English Language and Compositions

or

Concurrent Enrollment Intro to Lit (5 credits) AND CE Advanced Composition (5 Credits)

or

IB DP World Authors 1 HL

12th Grade

10 Credits Language Arts

 British Literature and Composition

or

Modern Literacy Perspectives

or

AP Composition and Literature

or

Concurrent Enrollment Intro to Lit (5 credits) and CE Advanced Composition (5 credits)

or

IB DP World Authors 2 HL

Electives

These courses can also fulfill language arts graduation requirements.

  • Composition (5)
  • Creative Writing (5)
  • Forensics: Speech & Debate (5)
  • TV Productions 2 and TV Productions 3 (5): TV 1 is a prerequisite
  • Media Analysis (5) 11th and 12th grades recommended
  • Writing for Literacy Publications: Kaleidoscope
  • Yearbook (10)
  • Speech (5)
  • Twentieth Century American Literature (5)

The following courses are available for fine and applied arts credit (10 required for graduation).

  • TV Productions 1 (5)
  • Theater (5)
  • Music Theater Production (5)
  • Advanced Acting & Productions
  • IB Theater Arts SL/HL1 and HL2 (10 each year of course) Open to students who aren't in IB-DP
  • Theater Practicum
  • FRCC Theater Foundations (concurrent enrollment) (5)
  • Technical Theater Certification (5)

 

Concurrent Enrollment Courses

The following classes are offered as concurrent enrollment.

FRCC Intro to Literature
Credits: 5
Contact Hours: 45 LIT 115 Introduction to Literature I:  Introduces students to fiction, poetry, and drama.  Emphasizes active and responsive reading. This course is one of the statewide Guaranteed Transfer courses. **At PHS, there is also an emphasis on verbal participation.  The majority of reading will be completed at home.   
FRCC Advanced Composition
Credits: 5
Potential Concurrent Enrollment Offered Contact Hours: 45
FRCC English Composition 2
Credits: 5
Expands and refines the objectives of English Composition I. Emphasizes critical/logical thinking and reading  problem definition  research strategies  and writing analytical  evaluative  and/or persuasive papers that incorporate research. This course is one of the statewide Guaranteed Transfer courses.  

Elective Courses

Film Studies: Intro to Film Analysis
The focus of the course will be the academic study of film.
9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Creative Writing HS English
Credits: 5
**Freshman should have strong writing skills if considering this course.** This class enables students to explore and develop their special talents and interests in writing short stories, poems, plays, and other creative works.
9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
FRCC English Composition 2
Credits: 5
Expands and refines the objectives of English Composition I. Emphasizes critical/logical thinking and reading  problem definition  research strategies  and writing analytical  evaluative  and/or persuasive papers that incorporate research. This course is one of the statewide Guaranteed Transfer courses.  
College Comp & Reading
Credits: 10
Integrates and contextualizes college level reading and writing. Students will read and understand complex materials and respond to ideas and information through writing informative and/or persuasive texts.  
12th
Writing for Literary Publication (PHS Kaleidoscope)
Credits: 5
This course is a workshop in which students analyze, critique, and discuss original student writing.  Students may serve as the editorial board, selecting material for publication in the school’s literary magazine.  This class will include editing and publishing skills.
9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Media Analysis & Composition
Credits: 5
This one-term (5 credit) course will help students develop their media literary skills including the analysis of various forms of mass media.  While studying these forms of media: television, internet, films, novels, newspapers, students will build analysis skills and basic composition skills.  While working through projects, students will develop and practice skills that will help th
9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Television Production 3 (PHS News)
Credits: 10
3rd semester of TV Production **At PHS, Television Production 2 with “B” or equivalent is strongly recommended.
9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Journalism/Yearbook
Credits: 10
Students learn to examine professional news and information reporting and to write journalistically.  The fundamentals of information gathering, interviewing, reporting stories, writing, advertising strategies, and yearbook design and layout are all learned as a basis for yearbook production.
9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
IB DP World Authors 1 HL
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