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4 Required Credits

 

 

9th Grade

(1 credit)

10th Grade 

(1 credit) 

11th Grade

(1 credit) 

12th Grade

(1 credit) 


 

Required Course Pathway Option A



















 

9th Grade English:

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3*




 



















 

World Literature: 

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3*




 



 

American Literature: 

Level 1 

Level 2

Level 3*

12th Grade English: 

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3*

or

Technical English I, Level 2

(expected 2021/2022)

or

CHS HACC Engl. 101 Level 4*

or

AP Language & Composition Level 4* 

or

AP Literature and Composition Level 4*


 

Required Courses Pathway Option B




 

Technical English I Level 2

(expected 2021/2022)

Technical English II  Level 2

(expected 2022/2023)

or

12th Grade English: 

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3*

or

CHS HACC Engl. 101 Level 4*

or

AP Language & Composition Level 4* 

or

AP Literature and Composition Level 4*

Required Courses Pathway  Option C

 

AP Language & Composition Level 4*

12th grade English Level 3*

or

AP Literature & Composition Level 4*

(expected 2021/2022 year)

Required Courses Pathway  Option D

 

CHS HACC English 101 Level 4*

12th grade English Level 3*

or

AP Literature & Composition Level 4*

(expected 2021/2022 year)

Required Courses Pathway  Option E

 

AP Literature & Composition Level 4*

(expected 2021/2022 year)

12th grade English Level 3 

or

AP Language & Composition Level 4*

or

CHS HACC English 101 Level 4*

English Department Elective Courses

These courses do not count towards the required 4 credits of English

Journalism 1

1 credit, one semester full period

Journalism II

1 credit, one semester full period

Speech 1

1 credit, one semester full period

Speech II

1 credit, one semester full period

Shakespeare

1 credit, one semester full period

Creative Communications I

½ credit, one semester ½ period

Multicultural Literature

½ credit, one semester ½ period

  

 

Level 1: The level 1 course is designed for students who plan to enter the workforce or a technical school upon graduation. 

Level 2:  The level 2 course is designed for students who plan to obtain an associate’s or bachelor’s degree. Students are expected to read independently, write longer compositions, and assume responsibility for their own education.  

Level 3: The level 3 course is designed for college-bound honors students who demonstrate competence in English and possess academic motivation. Students are expected to read independently, write longer compositions, and assume responsibility for their own education.* Specific prerequisites exist for scheduling a Level 3 or Level 4 course. Please consult the Course Selection Guide for prerequisite information.

Level 4: The level 4 course is designed for academically motivated college-bound honors students who demonstrate a high level of competence and interest in English. Students are expected to read independently, write longer compositions, and assume responsibility for their own education.* Specific prerequisites exist for scheduling a Level 3 or Level 4 course. Please consult the Course Selection Guide for prerequisite information.