Course Catalog - Oswego Community Unit School District 308

catalog, the elective course’s skill focus is listed as the first and primary skill-focus, but the courses require students to develop multiple skill
sets. The skills of focus are listed per course. The key above can be of assistance as students peruse the course catalog and select
elective courses to best meet their skill-based academic needs. A listing of all elective courses is below by type of credit earned.
British Literature
Broadcasting 1
Broadcasting 2
College Composition
Contemporary American Literature
Creative Writing
Critical Studies in Film
Digital Literacy
½ (.5) credit
(one period, 18 weeks)
English Directed Study
English Internship
Honors British Literature
Honors Humanities
Interpersonal Communication
Journalism 2
Modern World Literature
1 credit
(one period, 36 weeks)
English 3 AP Language & Composition
English 4 AP Literature & Composition
English 4 Essentials
Applied Visual Communications
Early Childhood Development 1, 2**
Journalism 1
Reading Dynamics*
* this courses is double-blocked; see description for course and credit details
** this course is offered through the Career & Tech Department
Failure Policy: Students who fail one grading period of an English class may ultimately pass the course. Students may also pass the grading period and fail
the course. The final grade for the course is a combination of both grading periods and the final exam. Students, parents, and teachers will work together to
ensure students are aware of their status throughout the course. If a student fails to complete major writing assignments, projects, or speeches, that student
will fail for the course. Teachers will make students aware of the assignments that fall into this “major” category. If a student fails to submit one of these
required assignments, the teacher will make contact with the student’s home, scheduling a second due date for the assignment. If the student still does not
submit the assignment, the teacher will once again remind the student of the need to submit the required work in order to be eligible to pass the course. After
this conversation, a third due date for the assignment will be scheduled with the student by the teacher. Assignments submitted late are subject to point
deductions per teacher’s class policy. If the student still does not submit the required work, the student will fail the course.
Academic Integrity Policy: Students are expected to read the material assigned. Shortcuts such as Cliff Notes and on-line summaries are not
recommended as replacements for assigned texts. Students who use such information in their assignments without appropriate citation are subject to a
grade of “0” on such assignments. Points lost for these assignments may not be able to be made up at a later date. At the high school level, students are
expected to be aware of what plagiarism is and to know how to avoid committing this academic crime. Students who plagiarize are subject to a grade of “0”
on plagiarized assignments. Students may, regardless of no credit being awarded, be asked to redo the previously plagiarized assignment for the learning
opportunity the assignment provides. Submission of essays and major projects is required to pass all courses.
Placement & Elective Course Enrollment: Teachers will use student assessment and course performance data to help recommend appropriate courses to
students. Based on academic readiness or area of need, students may change level of placement during one’s high school career. For those students who
struggle significantly with core skill sets, placement in an intervention or support course may be made. For those students who would benefit from extended
study or a more challenging placement, such courses may be recommended. Parents/ guardians wishing to discuss placement or elective course
enrollment recommendations should contact the English Department Chair.