LIFE SKILLS
Length of Course: year Grade Level: 9,10,11,12 Prerequisites: by review of academic progress and referral
Course Description: The purpose of life skills is to improve a student's study habits and self management techniques. Students can get academic assistance and tutoring so that they might be successful in learning situations.

READING LAB
Length of Course: semester Grade Level: 9,10,11,12 Prerequisites: the student must read below his or her grade level as determined by a review of test scores
Course Description: This course is designed to improve the reading skills of students that test below their grade level in reading. Each student is given grade appropriate reading assignments with questions to evaluate comprehension. Students are allowed to repeat this course for credit.

ENGLISH II
Length of Course: year Grade Level: 10 Pre-Requisites: English I
Course Description: English II focuses on an extensive review of grammar concepts, an exposure to literature concepts with emphasis placed on the short story and drama, and writing activities that emphasize the 6-trait model.

ENGLISH IV
Length of Course: year
Grade Level: 12
Pre-Requisites: English III
Course Description: This course is divided equally between a study of composition, including review of needed grammar skills, and major works from a social, historical, and cultural perspective. Students analyze, discuss, and write about the literature studied. Students review grammar, mechanics, and usage, especially using clauses in writing, and use the writing process to write papers that are narrative, descriptive, persuasive, and expository. Major works include Beowulf, The Canterbury Tales, and Macbeth. Students also work on listening, speaking, and reading skills, and do some technical writing.

COMMUNICATIONS II - YEARBOOK
Length of Course: year Grade Level: 10,11,12 Prerequisites: Recommendation from English instructor
Course Description: This course involves production and distribution of the school yearbook. Students will build on the basic journalism course by refining their writing, editing, photography, and computer design skills. They will learn real life skills of working as a team, meeting deadlines, managing time, and making decisions based on journalistic principles.

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Updated 4-20-04