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communications, students will explore “traditional” media (magazines and newspapers), as well as “emerging” media (websites, blogs, and popular social media). Publications will cover the techniques of design, graphics, and current trends in publishing, as well as identifying and communicating with an audience. This course will prepare students to compete in a global, digital publications market.


Public Speaking 1 .5 credit/semester course Neutrally Weighted Public speaking is a skill needed for success in communication, both in formal and informal situations. Students will examine techniques for writing and presenting persuasive, informative, interpretive, and entertaining speeches in addition to refining voice, poise, pronunciation, and gestures. Extemporaneous speeches, as well as speeches requiring research and preparation, are included. By developing self-confidence in front of a crowd, students will prepare themselves for various social and career opportunities.


Public Speaking 2 .5 credit/semester course


Neutrally Weighted Building upon the foundational speaking skills learned in Public Speaking, this course is for the student who desires to develop confidence and leadership skills. Students will seek opportunities to individualize their speeches and to speak outside of the classroom according to their interests and strengths.


Prerequisite: Public Speaking 1 Theatre 1


Neutrally Weighted


An introductory course designed for students with an interest in drama, students are given opportunities to study and practice acting techniques. This course includes a background in theatre, including improvisation, movement, and pantomime; use of voice, diction, and oral interpretation.


Theatre 2 .5 credit/semester course Neutrally Weighted


Theatre Production is an exploratory course designed for students interested in drama. Students explore, develop, and synthesize the elements of the theatre through practical, hands-on experiences in acting and stagecraft. Through techniques like costuming, set design, and lighting, students will


.5 credit/semester course


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learn various elements of dramatic production. Prerequisite: Teatre 1 or permission of instructor


Creative Workshop 1 Neutrally Weighted


.5 credit/semester course


Creative Workshop 1 provides student writers with opportunities to explore the foundations of good writing in both fiction and nonfiction. Students will develop their own unique style and take creative risks in a supportive workshop environment. Students and their teacher discuss, model, and practice various genres. The class will publish an anthology of student writing, and students are encouraged to find online publications venues.


Creative Workshop 2 Neutrally Weighted


.5 credit/semester course


This self-directed course is for motivated student writers who frequently write on their own or are considering writing in their college/career plans. Students develop a contract with the teacher to individualize their writing goals. They can explore and research various genres of fiction and nonfiction, and investigate Internet-based writing forums, contests, and publications. Students will be encouraged to promote their own writing through blogging, publishing, and oral presentation.


Prerequisite: Creative Workshop 1


English Electives (Reading) Content Area Literacy (9)


1 credit


In this course, participants will learn the cognitive and reflective processes that successful, independent readers use to comprehend text. They will become more competent readers and will improve their skills with the more challenging content texts they encounter at the high school level.


Students will be selected into this course based on need as determined by multiple data.


English Electives (Video)


Broadcast Journalism & Social Media Production Honors I (9, 10, 11, 12)


1 credit


This course will develop the effective use of spoken and written communication for different media


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