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Course Descriptions

English II Pre-AP (0021)
Grade: 10    Length: 2 semesters     Credit: 1 credit per year        GPA weight: 1.2
Prerequisites: Minimum average of ‘85" in English I and/or teacher recommendation
(See other prerequisites listed under English I Pre-AP.)
This course emphasizes:

• a higher level of complexity from Pre-AP English I in preparation for othe 11th and 12th grade Advanced Placement program
• appreciation of the written word and nuances of language
• willingness to analyze literature which may at first seem obscure
• acquisition of college preparatory vocabulary
• independent and critical reading
• using the writing process to write analytical essays

English II Pre-AP Gifted and Talented (0022)
Grade: 10    Length: 2 semesters      Credit: 1 credit per year      GPA weight: 1.2
Prerequisites: (See listing for English I Pre-AP Gifted and Talented.)
In addition to the English II Pre-AP curriculum, this course emphasizes:

• developing vocabulary, grammatical, and analytical skills necessary for college
• responding to novels, plays, non-fiction, poetry, and short stories
• research skills
• critical analysis and production of student-generated literary products

See English Language Learners Section regarding possible substitutions for English I, II.

English II (0020)
Grade: 10    Length: 2 semesters     Credit: 1 credit per year          GPA weight: 1.0
Prerequisite: Successful completion of English I
This course emphasizes:

• utilizing the writing process to develop composition skills by writing different types of multi-paragraph themes of increasing complexity; emphasis on exit-level TAKS ELA
• developing the skills needed for successful completion of exit-level TAKS ELA
• using an analytical approach in study of various literary genres; study noted authors from around the world and critically evaluate their works

Boys Athletics (2060, 2044)
Grades: 10-12    Length: 2 semesters     Credit: 1 credit per year      GPA weight: 1.0
Prerequisite: Athletic Director approval
This course emphasizes:

• football skills
• track and field
• strength and conditioning
• teamwork through competition

9th Grade Boys Athletics (2058)
Grade: 9     Length: 2 semesters      Credit: 1 credit per year        GPA weight: 1.0
Prerequisite: Participation in summer workouts and Athletic Director approval
Note: Ninth grade boy athletes should sign up for this course if they wish to play football and any other sport.
This course emphasizes:

• developing the same skills involved in Boys Athletics (see above)