ENGLISH 10-1, 20-1, 30-1 & AP
The English -1 sequence of courses is intended for students who have demonstrated strengths in their use of language and their understanding of print and non-print texts. These courses are for students who intend to pursue postsecondary education and enroll in degree programs at post-secondary institutions following senior high school graduation.
PRE-REQUISITE: 65% in ENGLISH 9 or 60% in previous -1 level English
ENGLISH 10-1, 20-1, 30-1 & AP
Advanced Placement English challenges students with a wide variety of literature in various forms and genres. Instruction in literary analysis as well as critical and personal responses to literature prepare students for university level assignments specifically in the areas of scholarly argument, literary analysis and analytic issue oriented essays.
PRE-REQUISITE: 80% in English -1 or 75% in previous AP English
PRE-REQUISITE: 80% in English -1 or 75% in previous AP English
ENGLISH 10-2, 20-2, & 30-2
The English -2 sequence of courses is designed to concentrate on the development of language arts strategies and skills to strengthen student use of language and understanding of texts. These courses are intended for students who wish to enroll in a certificate or a diploma program at post-secondary institutions or who wish to enter the labour force following graduation.
PRE-REQUISITE: 40-49% in ENGLISH 9 or 50% in previous -2 level English
PRE-REQUISITE: 40-49% in ENGLISH 9 or 50% in previous -2 level English
ENGLISH 10-4, 20-4, & 30-4
Knowledge and Employability English language arts highlights six language arts—listening, speaking, reading, writing, viewing and representing. Students engage all six language arts as they study texts and as they create their own texts in relevant situations for a variety of purposes and audiences. All of the language arts are interrelated and interdependent; proficiency in one strengthens and supports proficiency in the others.
