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English 11 Hon./IB Semesters 2
English Credits 1
This class, the first year of IB Language A1, is the first step to completing the IB diploma and is required in order to qualify for the senior level of IB Language A1 course. This class is open through teacher recommendation. Class work will cover a minimum of eight (8) major works, including two (2) Shakespearean dramas and one 20th century drama, poetry, essays, and at least three (3) novels. Incorporated into the works studied will be writing style, literary analysis and commentary (both written and oral), with additional vocabulary and grammar development. The successful completion of both an oral presentation and oral commentary are mandatory for credit in this class.

ENGLISH 12 Comp Semesters 2
English Credits 1
This class is the culminating English class for Seniors. The course will emphasize those skills needed in everyday life and on the job— reading, filling out applications, writing resumes and reports, and using English for leisure activities. New KERA requirements include the keeping of a writing portfolio. Failure to do this will result in an “F” for this course.

YEARBOOK Accel. Semesters 2
English Credits 1
Prerequisite: Recommendation by the yearbook staff This class will provide students with the basics of yearbook production. Areas to be covered are organization, planning, content, layout and design, theme, ideas, process color, photography, and copy. Students will help with the production of the school yearbook, using Yeartech, Aldus Pagemaker, and other graphic arts technology. Each student will assume a leadership role in accepting a specific job assignment to carry throughout the year. This course may be repeated for credit.



 

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