High School Course Catalog

Program Introduction and Information
English
The Everett Public Schools English courses are aligned to offer students a variety of language arts options. Students are
required to complete four credits of English courses during their high school career. All courses of different challenge
levels integrate reading, writing, speaking, listening, and language with a focus on teaching text comprehension and
strategies. Students also learn to apply various writing skills to complete the process throughout each level.
English 1
LEARNING
OPTIONS
101ENG
Location:
CHS, EHS, JHS, SHS, OnlineHS
Grade Levels: 9
Credit:
1.0 English 1 credit (0.5 per semester)
Length:
Two semesters (yearlong)
Prerequisites:
Other:
Course also offered online. See the Learning
Options for Students section on page 20 for more
information about the Online High School program.
In English 1, students develop analytical reading,
academic writing, critical thinking, and presentation
skills. Course content includes myth, short story, poetry,
drama, and novels. Analytical reading instruction extends
understanding of literary elements and language and
extend proficiency in the three modes of writing as
outlined by the Common Core State Standards(CCSS):
narrative, explanatory/informative and argumentative. In
addition, students develop CCSS language standards.
English 1 Honors
LEARNING
OPTIONS
151ENG
Location:
CHS, EHS, JHS, SHS, OnlineHS
Grade Levels: 9
Credit:
1.0 English 1 credit (0.5 per semester)
Length:
Two semesters (yearlong)
Prerequisites:
Other:
Recommended students maintain a B-average
or higher in 8th grade English. Course also
offered online. See the Learning Options for
Students section on page 20 for more information
about the Online High School program.
Students should read and write at a higher
level and carry the required workload.
Students should read for pleasure outside
the required reading for English class.
Summer homework required.
The advanced pathway in English language arts provides
rigorous, challenging, and active honors courses to prepare
students for Advanced Placement courses in English as
well as for college. Students develop analytical reading,
academic writing, critical thinking, and presentation
skills. Course content includes myth, short story, poetry,
drama, and novels. Analytical reading instruction extends
understanding of literary elements and language and writing
instruction extends proficiency in the three modes of writing
as outlined by the Common Core State Standards(CCSS):
narrative, explanatory/informative, and argumentative.
In addition, students develop CCSS language standards.
English 2
LEARNING
OPTIONS
201ENG
Location:
CHS, EHS, JHS, SHS, OnlineHS
Grade Levels: 9-10
Credit:
1.0 English 2 credit (0.5 per semester)
Length:
Two semesters (yearlong)
Prerequisites: English 1
Other:
Course also offered online. See the Learning
Options for Students section on page 20 for more
information about the Online High School program.
In English 2, students develop analytical reading, academic
writing, critical thinking, and presentation skills. Course
content includes Biblical allusions, short story, poetry,
drama, and novels. Students engage in the writing process to
produce increasingly sophisticated essays. Students analyze
literature, conduct research, and synthesize meaning from
historical, cultural, and intellectual contexts while pursuing
multiple themes. Analytical reading instruction extends
understanding of literary elements and language and writing
instruction extends proficiency in the three modes of writing
as outlined by the Common Core State Standards(CCSS):
narrative, explanatory/informative, and argumentative.
In addition, students develop CCSS language standards.
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