Program of Studies - Hunterdon Central Regional High School

#014 –HUMANITIES 1 - 10 CREDITS (ENG 014 HUMANITIES 1)
Grade: 9
Prerequisite: None
Humanities 1 is a year-long course offering freshmen the option to study core themes about 19 tTH , early 20 th century
society, drawing upon the literature, art, music and history of the era. Students examine themes of cultural conflict,
heroes and archetypes, development of the American spirit, and inventions and innovations, among others. A strong
emphasis on student oral and written communication skills development is provided. HSPA skill mastery is a curriculum
goal as well. Students who enroll in Humanities 1 should recognize that this challenging course will replace English 1
and U.S. History 1 during their freshman year. This course includes required summer reading and writing
assignments.
#021 - HONORS ENGLISH 2 - 5 CREDITS (ENG 021 HON ENGLISH 2)
Grade: 10
Prerequisite: #011 Honors English 1 or #012 English 1, or #014 Humanities 1
Recommendation: 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 2 continues and extends the high academic rigor of the English 1 Honors curriculum. This course
continues the intensive study of literature, vocabulary development, and composition that will prepare students for
success on national Advanced Placement English and SAT exams. Students will continue to develop mastery of literary
forms, rhetorical devices, methods of critical analysis, vocabulary skills, and various modes of composition.
Collaboration skills and debate/presentation skills are also vital components of the curriculum. Students will continue to
expand their knowledge of challenging classic and modern texts from a variety of genres, including poetry, the novel, the
short story, non-fiction pieces, and drama. Students will demonstrate significantly increased proficiency with a variety of
writing modes and with all aspects of the research process. This course includes required summer reading and
writing assignments.
#022 - ENGLISH 2 - 5 CREDITS (ENG 022 ENGLISH 2)
Grade: 10
Prerequisite: #011 Hon. English 1 or #012 English 1 or #013 English 1 Basic Skills or #014 Humanities 1
English 2 further enriches students' growth acquired in English 1. Literature and language study continues to emphasize
vocabulary acquisition and application, analytical and critical thinking of literary works, as well as reader response and
explication of authors' ideas as expressed in student writing. Research skills are further developed through the
completion of a research paper or project. The literature is built around several themes dealing with acquisition of
maturity, coming-of-age and self-knowledge. Students may study such works as, Macbeth, To Kill a Mockingbird, A
Separate Peace, The Crucible, and The Catcher in the Rye. Students’ continued mastery of HSPA and SAT skills is also
a goal of the program.
#023 – ENGLISH-2 – Academic Assistance – 5 CREDITS (ENG 023 ENGLISH-2)
Grade: 10
Prerequisite: #012 English 1 or #013 English 1 Basic Skills or #014 Humanities 1
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 vocabulary acquisition and
application, analytical and critical thinking of literary works, as well as reader response and explication of authors’ ideas
as expressed in student writing, encountered in #022 English.
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