Ninth Grade
COLLEGE PREPARATORY ENGLISH 9
Course: 101 Credit: 1 Grade: 9 *Required for Graduation/NCAA Accepted |
This course teaches students to critically think, innovate, collaborate and communicate through writing, reading, speaking, and listening. The focus of the course is to develop student writing in a variety of modes with an awareness of purpose and audience. Mentor texts used in the classroom will exemplify best writing practices as a model for student writing. Course objectives are based on Pennsylvania's Core Standards.
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Prerequisite: Successful completion of 8th grade English
HONORS COLLEGE PREPARATORY ENGLISH 9
Course: 102 Credit: 1 Grade: 9 *Required for Graduation/NCAA Accepted |
This course is designed for self-motivated, independent learners who are advanced writers and readers. This course teaches students to critically think, innovate, collaborate, and communicate through writing, reading, speaking, and listening. The focus of the course is to refine student writing in a variety of modes with an awareness of purpose and audience. Mentor texts used in the classroom will exemplify best writing practices as a model for student writing. Course objectives are based on Pennsylvania's Core Standards.
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Prerequisites: Minimum final grade of 85% in Grade 8. Students who elect to pursue the Honors curriculum must complete a summer reading assignment.