Pilot Grove C-4 Course Descriptions
ENGLISH DEPARTMENT
English I
(Required)
Prerequisite: None
Grade: 9, 10, 11, and 12
This course is designed to improve grammar and composition skills, to increase
vocabulary, and to achieve an appreciation of literature. (1 Unit)
English II
(Required)
Prerequisite: English I
Grade: 10, 11, and 12
An advanced study of grammar, composition, and vocabulary. There is an emphasis
on the study of literature, including the analysis of poetry, short stories,
plays and novels. (1 Unit)
English III
(Required)
Prerequisite: English I and II
Grade: 11, 12
Designed for the junior or senior student who is college bound. The course
focuses on American literature, as well as various forms of writing. (1 Unit)
English IIID
(Required)
Prerequisite: English I and II
Grade: 11 and 12
This course is activity-oriented and focuses on communication, language arts,
and other English skills. (1 Unit)
College Prep English
(Weighted) Prerequisite: English I, II, and III
Grade: 12
Designed for college bound seniors, covers the complete range of modern writing
throughout the world. Various genres and authors are studied. (1 Unit)
English IV
(Required)
Grade 12
This class will be developed in the 2009-10 school year. Once a finalized
course description is available, it will be posted on the school website and
information will be distributed to students in order for them to make
appropriate decisions regarding enrollment in the course. (1/2 Unit)
Communications
(Required)
Prerequisite: None
Grade: 9, 10, 11, and 12
Students are introduced to basic communication skills and practice skills such
as expository, persuasive, process and cause and effective forms of
communication. (1/2 Unit)
Practical English
(Elective)
Prerequisite: Business Tech I, English I
Grade: 10, 11, 12
A working,
project-orientated class in which the school yearbook is published. Students
learn desktop publishing skills using the computer and basic typing and design.
Students use speaking and interviewing skills to get quotes for the book and
sell advertisements. Basic photography skills are learned with attention to
composition, lighting, and contrast. English skills used are: letter writing,
record keeping of book sales and advertisements, and basic grammar and
mechanics. Students also learn to use Adobe Photoshop, Windows Movie Maker and design layouts. Students are
expected to cover in-school activities, as well as out of school activities. (1
Unit)