Program of Studies - Hunterdon Central Regional High School

FRESHMAN/SOPHOMORE REQUIREMENTS
• Freshmen are required to choose either #011 Honors English 1, #012 English 1, #013 English 1 Basic Skills, or
#014 Humanities 1.
• Sophomores are required to choose either #021 Honors English 2, #022 English 2, #023 English 2 Basic Skills, or
#024 Humanities 2.
ENGLISH COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
#001, 002, 003, 004, 005 - ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE - 5 or 10 CREDITS (ESL 1, 2, 3, 4, 5)
Grades: 9-12
Prerequisite: None
English as a Second Language is designed to meet the needs of the non-native speakers of English in our community.
The curriculum and texts vary with the needs of the population served in any year. The course provides individual
instruction in reading, writing, and speaking American English.
#006 – ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE READ/WRITING LAB - 5 CREDITS (ENG ESL 006 LAB)
Grades: 9-12
Prerequisite: Successful completion of ESL #005 and recommendation of teacher
This semester long course is designed to help advanced students of English as a Second Language develop transitional
skills in reading and writing that will enable them to be successful in meeting the requirements of general education
classes. Students are placed in this class based on performance in English as a second language classes and by
recommendation of the ESL teacher.
#011 - HONORS ENGLISH 1 - 5 CREDITS (ENG 011 HON ENGLISH 1)
Grade: 9
Prerequisite: Placement Test
Recommendation: It is recommended that the student demonstrate advanced proficiency (score of 250) in
Language Arts on the NJASK8 and advanced proficiency on district-scored placement test. Our data indicate
that students moving from college preparatory level courses to honors level courses may see a drop in grade
average due to the rigor, pace and expectations of honors classes.
Honors English 1 is designed to challenge the highly-motivated student who has demonstrated advanced skills in critical
reading and composition. This course provides an intensive study of literary forms, including rhetorical devices, methods
of critical analysis, and various modes of composition. Vocabulary development and grammar study are important
elements of the course, as is the acquisition of effective collaboration and oral discussion skills. Students read
challenging classic and modern texts from a variety of genres, including poetry, the novel, the short story, non-fiction
pieces, and drama. Students create a writing portfolio that demonstrates strong proficiency with a variety of writing
modes and with all aspects of the research process. This course includes required summer reading and writing
assignments.
#012 - ENGLISH 1 - 5 CREDITS (ENG 012 ENGLISH 1)
Grade: 9
Prerequisite: None
The goal of English 1 is growth in language arts in all areas of communication, including specific instruction to develop
mastery skills for the HSPA. Specific emphasis is placed upon effective composition, analytical response to literature,
and collaboration and discussion techniques. Vocabulary work and grammar study are important elements of this course,
as is the study of literary terms and their application to works studied. In addition, students are engaged in the research
process, using the standard MLA style sheet to produce a research paper. Classic works that are taught include such
authors as Shakespeare, Hemingway, Steinbeck, and Homer.
#013 – ENGLISH-1 Academic Assistance – 5 CREDITS (ENG 013 ENGLISH-1)
Grade: 9
Prerequisite: None
This is a comprehensive course which emphasizes remediation and reinforcement of skills necessary to pass the High
School Proficiency Assessment. Students are placed in this section based upon their performance on the NJASK8
or by teacher recommendation. This course includes the literary works and emphasis upon effective composition,
analytical response to literature, and collaboration and discussion techniques included in #012 English 1.
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