Grades 9-12 Course Catalog - Plano Independent School District

101001 English I In this course, students learn to apply their understandings of reading
Grade Placement: 9
Prerequisite: None
and writing processes to a variety of genres including literary (poetry,
drama, imaginative stories) and informational (expository and
Credit: 1
persuasive). Students will study both classic and contemporary texts
What’s next? English II or English II – H/PreAP
with an emphasis on theme development, epic characteristics, creative
non-fiction, and the relationships between classic texts and
contemporary ideas. The use of writing and reading notebooks, the
development of research questions and source gathering, and frequent
opportunities for teamwork and collaboration are also key components
of this course.
101031 English I – H/PreAP This course is designed for students who wish to have a more
Grade Placement: 9
challenging and rigorous English I experience. In addition to the
Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation emphasis areas listed above, English I Pre-AP students will be
encouraged
afforded opportunities to engage in lengthier and more challenging
Credit: 1
What’s next? English II H/PreAP or English II reading and writing experience with more sophisticated levels of
instruction and more advanced skill work.
101041 Humanities I English I
GT (Pre-AP English I)
Grade Placement: 9
Prerequisite: Identification / Selection as
Gifted
Credit: 1
252041 Humanities II World
History AP GT (AP
World History)
Grade Placement: 10
Prerequisite: Identification / Selection as Gifted
Credit: 1
What’s next? American Studies;
Advanced Placement and International
Baccalaureate courses
051001 English I for Speakers
of Other Languages
Grade Placement: 9 - 10
Prerequisite: Placement in ESOL program and
student must have beginning or intermediate
proficiency English
Credit: 1
What’s next? English II or English II for
Speakers of Other Languages
Humanities I English I GT and Humanities II World History AP GT are
courses that provide gifted students with opportunities not available
through regular or advanced classes. The courses combine Pre-AP
English I with AP World History in a two-year interdisciplinary spiral.
The basic content is a historical study of the commonalities of the fine
arts, including literature, the visual arts, architecture, and music.
Humanities I focuses on the period up to the Renaissance; Humanities
II examines the period from the Renaissance to modern times.
Students will learn and practice the craft of writing through various
products, including AP style writing. Literature from a variety of world
traditions will also be a key focus. Ninth and tenth grade students will
sit in the same class while earning credit in separate courses; ninth
graders will earn Pre-AP English I credit while tenth graders earn AP
World History credit. At the conclusion of Humanities II, students can
sit for the AP World History to possibly earn college credit.
Humanities does NOT fulfill the fine arts requirement for
graduation and is not recognized as a fine arts course by TEA.
English I SOL is a course designed to provide instruction in the English
I TEKS for beginner and intermediate level limited English proficient
(LEP) students enrolled in ESL. It also works to build English language
proficiency. Students are placed in this course according to their
current level of English proficiency. This course does meet the
graduation requirement for English I, so students who take this course
may not later take regular English I for credit. It should be noted
that some colleges and universities might not honor this course when
considering a student’s application for admission. For college and
university admission criteria please see your school counselor. This
class is for students whose language proficiency is beginning or
intermediate.
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All courses may not be offered on every campus.