JPIIHS 2013-14 Course Guide - John Paul II HS

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The number of correspondence or e-school credits that a student may use to meet graduation requirements is limited to two credits. The only courses a student may take through e-school or correspondence are Health, PE, and Speech or those core classes which a student needs to retake to redeem credit. Students must receive approval prior to enrolling in classes SUMMER SCHOOL A student who fails both semesters of a year-long required course must take summer school to redeem the credit. If a student fails the second semester of a full year course, he/she must take that semester to earn credit. Summer School courses will not earn grade points. The counselors must approve all summer school selections before the classes are taken. If a student takes a class without permission, the school reserves the right to decline to transfer the credit. John Paul II High School does not permit students to take summer school classes to accelerate in core classes or courses required for graduation. However, students may take summer school classes in Physical Education, Health, and Communication Applications. Health and Communication Applications do earn grade points if taken at John Paul II High School. PREPARING FOR COLLEGE John Paul II High School is a college-preparatory school with an advanced and demanding curriculum. It is our goal that 100% of our students will matriculate into the college or university of their choice. Preparation begins the moment a student enrolls in our school. It begins with the assistance of our counselors, who, working in close cooperation with students and parents select the most appropriate courses to ease each student’s transition and admittance into college. It is our goal that each student reach his/her maximum college readiness potential by taking the most demanding courses in which they can demonstrate qualified mastery, earning the highest grades of which a student is capable. 6 Course Guide Updated July 2013
COURSE OFFERINGS LANGUAGE ARTS Each English course incorporates critical language arts skills – reading, writing, speaking, listening, and critical thinking – within the study of literary selections that will increase a student’s understanding and appreciation for humanity and its diverse heritage. Each course provides a program of vocabulary study, a writing program, instruction in oral communications skills, and development of higher order thinking and critical analysis of literary selections. Composition is taught as a process, and each year students write different styles of essays with ever increasing complexity and depth. The College Preparatory courses will teach to the PSAT and SAT level of proficiency while Pre-AP and AP classes will employ standards favored by introductory freshmen and sophomore classes in Literature and Writing. All courses require extensive reading and writing. Generally, there will be one major reading selection each nine weeks in all literature classes. Moreover, all English courses will have required summer readings. Students must complete four years of English and one semester of speech. REQUIRED COURSES 0111 English I CP (C) 1.0 Credit 9th 03220100 ENG 1 Prerequisite: None This course emphasizes skill in the use of conventions and mechanics of written English, the appropriate and effective application of English grammar, and the effective use of vocabulary. Students are expected to understand the recursive nature of the writing process and to be able to evaluate their own and others’ writing. English I students read extensively in multiple genres of world literature especially mythologies, epics, early drama, poetry, and histories including selections from the Bible as well as Greek and Roman Literatures. Students will read one literary selection each six weeks in addition to other, shorter selections. Students will have summer reading. 0112 English I Pre-AP (H) 1.0 Credit 9th 03220100 ENG 1 Prerequisite: ISEE Scores Students study language skills, composition skills, and literary skills. Study during this year will be supplemented with advanced compositions based upon Advanced Placement literary themes as required in AP English Language and AP World History. Literary analysis skills will be emphasized. Students will read extensively both inside and outside the class including summer reading requirements. 0123 English II CP (C) 1.0 Credit 10th 03220200 ENG 2 Prerequisite: Eng I Students in English II continue to increase and refine their communication skills and practice all forms of writing. They are expected to plan, draft, and complete written compositions on a regular basis. Students edit their papers and writings for clarity and the correct usage of the conventions and mechanics of written English as well as revise for organization, coherence, and voice. An emphasis is placed on personal forms of writing including responses to literature, reflective essays, and autobiographical narratives. English II students read in multiple genres of world literature, especially Medieval, modern, contemporary, and multicultural selections learning literary forms and terms. Students will read one literary selection each six weeks in addition to shorter selections. Students will have summer reading. 0124 English II Pre-AP (H) 1.0 Credit 10th 03220200 ENG 2 Prerequisite: Eng I Pre-AP In addition to English II (C) criteria, the language and composition study during this year will be supplemented with advanced compositions based upon Advanced Placement literary themes as required in AP English Language and AP World History. Literary analysis skills will be emphasized. Students will read extensively both inside and outside class including summer reading requirements. 7 Course Guide Updated July 2013
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