Film Studies 12 immerses students in the world of visual storytelling, principles of filmmaking, and advanced criticism and theory through screenings, readings, discussion, and written response. By investigating the work of screenwriters, directors, and theorists, students will widen their contemporary and historical knowledge of the film canon providing context to the many societal movements influenced…
This dual credit course combines the advanced literary analysis of AP English Literature and Composition with the comprehensive, skills-based approach of English Studies 12. The university-level course focuses on reading, analyzing, and writing about imaginative literature (fiction, poetry, drama) from various periods. Students engage in close reading and critical analysis of imaginative literature to deepen…
Creative Writing 12 is designed for students who are interested in exploring and creating a body of work reflective of their ongoing development as a writer. As the year progresses, students will refine their ability to write in complex, controlled styles with effectiveness and impact. Students in this course will develop their skills through writing…
This course fulfills the Indigenous Studies graduation requirement that all students must complete. Students are expected to demonstrate understanding of sophisticated texts of recognized literary merit and complete challenging assignments to rigorous academic standards. Students will learn from authentic First Peoples’ voices through texts that range from oral, audio, visual, cinematic, and electronic media to…
Literary Studies 12 allows students to delve deeply into language and literature. Students will explore specific themes, periods, authors, or areas of the world through literary works (fiction and non-fiction) and a variety of media. Students will increase their literacy skills through close reading of appropriately challenging texts. Possible areas of focus, as they relate…
English 10 students are concurrently enrolled in both Literary Studies 10 and Composition 10. Students will read independently and be assigned nonfiction, novels, short fiction, verse, and Shakespeare. Students will write frequently in a variety of styles, with particular attention to expository essays, synthesis, and journalism. The year-long course concludes with the four-week genre studies…
English 11 students will explore specific themes, periods, authors, or areas of the world through literary works (fiction and non-fiction) and a variety of media. Students will increase their literacy skills through close reading of appropriately challenging texts. Possible areas of focus, as they relate to written composition, include narrative, expository, descriptive, persuasive and opinion…
English Studies 12 builds upon and extends students’ previous learning experiences in English courses. It is designed for all students and provides them with opportunities to refine their ability to communicate effectively in a variety of contexts, to think critically and creatively about the uses of language, and to explore texts and literature from diverse…
English 9 is a foundational language course that aims to build essential literacy and communication skills. Students will read independently as well as assigned nonfiction prose, novels, short fiction and verse. Students will be introduced to the writing process, writing approximately once a week in a variety of styles, with particular attention to artistic description,…
This course fulfills the Indigenous Studies graduation requirement that all students must complete. English First Peoples 10 students will write in a variety of different styles, investigating oral traditions and the function of storytelling within communication, art, and culture. They will consider a variety of texts and media across a wide selection of genres and…