English

01_1130_0 English 9

Credit: 1 English Credit; SCED 01001

Grade: 9

Prerequisite: Completion of English 8

Assessment(s): Final exam (teacher created)

Description: This English class will focus on writing skills, vocabulary, reading comprehension, research, and oral communication skills. This course includes both independent and guided reading assignments, substantive essay practice, grammar instruction, and class discussions.This course may be offered on a semester or yearly basis in order to fulfill credit recovery for some students.

01_1130H_0 English 9 - Honors

01_1130_8 English 9 ELD

Credit: 1 English Credit; SCED 01001

Grade: 9

Prerequisite: Completion of English 8

Assessment(s): Final exam (teacher created)

Description: In ninth grade, the student will continue to build upon skills previously learned in earlier grades with a variety of texts. There is a continued emphasis on reading comprehension by explaining, comparing, and analyzing literary and informational texts. In literary texts, the student will apply knowledge of literary terms to describe, differentiate, and analyze a variety of genres.  In ninth grade, there will be an increased emphasis on informational reading, and the student will examine the function of a text within context. The student will demonstrate their comprehension by writing and use the texts read in class to understand the author’s craft to compose original compositions. The student will continue to expand vocabulary using the structural analysis of roots and affixes, as well as figurative language, to understand complex words. With an explicit focus to integrate reading and writing processes, the grade-nine student will use mentor texts as models to plan, draft, revise, and edit expository writing in preparation for postsecondary work and career. There is also an emphasis on persuasion, defending a position using counterclaims, reasons, and evidence from credible sources. The student will continue to work in collaborative groups assisting with setting guidelines and working toward consensus. The student will evaluate sources and examine media messages to analyze the content, author’s viewpoint, and structure. The student will select, use, and analyze multimodal tools to create presentations both independently and in small groups. The student will apply research techniques to create independent research products and analyze and synthesize information gathered from diverse sources by identifying misconceptions and possible bias, citing both quoted and paraphrased information using either MLA or APA style.

01_1140_0 English 10 

Credit: 1 English Credit; SCED 01002

Grade: 10

Prerequisite: Completion of English 9 or English 9 Honors

Assessment(s): SOL Writing PBA

Description: In this course students will prepare for the SOL test in writing as well as work in developing their reading comprehension and communication skills. Students will prepare for the rigors of post-high school education and the working world. This course may be offered on a semester or yearly basis in order to fulfill credit recovery for some students.

01_1140H_0 English 10 - Honors

01_1140_8 English 10 ELD

Credit: 1 English Credit; SCED 01002

Grade: 10

Prerequisite: Completion of English 9 or English 9 Honors

Assessment(s): SOL Writing PBA

Description: In tenth grade, the student will continue to build upon skills learned in earlier grades. There is a sustained emphasis on reading comprehension by comparing and analyzing literary and informational texts. The student will analyze the historical, cultural, and social function and universal themes of literary texts from different cultures. The tenth-grade student will analyze and synthesize information from informational texts to solve problems, answer questions, and generate new knowledge. The student will continue development of vocabulary, with attention to connotations, idioms, classical allusions, and figurative language. With an explicit focus to integrate reading and writing processes, the grade-ten student will use mentor texts as models to write with an emphasis on argument while showing relationships among claims, reasons, and evidence from reliable sources. The student will create media messages and continue to use multimodal tools to create presentations both independently and in small groups, reflecting on their own role in the process. The student will analyze and evaluate how media messages are created by reviewing both print and digital publications. The student will continue to build research skills presenting information gathered from diverse sources, identifying misconceptions and possible bias while crediting sources using MLA or APA style. The tenth-grade student will continue to become a skilled communicator, working both independently and in collaborative groups while presenting alternate views and working to fulfill a specific purpose.

01_1150_0 English 11

Credit: 1 English Credit; SCED 01003

Grade: 11

Prerequisite: Completion of English 10 or English 10 Honors

Assessment(s): SOL Test - End of Course Reading SOL

Description: In this course students prepare for the SOL tests in reading as well as work on developing their writing and communication skills. This course is designed for students who have an interest in either post secondary education or the working world. This course may be offered on a semester or yearly basis in order to fulfill credit recovery for some students.

01_1150H_0 English 11 - Honors

01_1150_8 English 11 ELD

Credit: 1 English Credit; SCED 01003

Grade: 11

Prerequisite: Completion of English 10 or English 10 Honors

Assessment(s): SOL Test - End of Course Reading SOL and Writing PBA

Description: In eleventh grade, there is a sustained emphasis on reading comprehension by analyzing, evaluating, and critiquing literary and informational texts. The student will conduct comparative analyses of multiple texts that address the same topic to determine how authors reach similar or different conclusions. The student will examine and analyze literary texts by American authors describing the contributions of other cultures and identifying prevalent themes and characterizations, which are reflective of American history and culture. The student will continue development of vocabulary, with attention to connotations, idioms, classical allusions, and figurative language. With an explicit focus to integrate reading and writing processes, the grade-eleven student will use mentor texts as models to write with an emphasis on analysis for multiple purposes and audiences to create focused, organized, and coherent writing. The student will also have authentic opportunities to write for postsecondary experiences, including college and the workplace. The student will create and deliver multimodal presentations and analyze and critique how media messages are constructed for specific audiences. The student will produce a research product synthesizing information from primary and secondary sources while maintaining ethical and legal guidelines for gathering and using information. The eleventh-grade student will continue to build communication skills working both independently and in collaborative groups. The student will continue to demonstrate the ability to work within collaborative groups while presenting alternate views and working to fulfill a specific purpose.

01_1196_1 AP English Language and Composition

Credit: 1 English Credit; SCED 01005

Grade: 11

Prerequisite: High level of achievement in English 10 or English 10 Honors

Assessments: AP Exam and SOL Writing PBA

Note: Students are expected to take the AP examination, which is offered in May. College credit may be earned depending upon the score achieved and individual policies of colleges and universities.

Description: This course is designed to challenge the highly-motivated student who wishes to experience college-level work while still in high school. Students will become skilled readers of prose written in a variety of periods, genres, and contexts, and will write in a variety of modes and for a variety of purposes. Students should be interested in studying and writing various kinds of analytical or persuasive essays on nonliterary topics.

01_1160_0 English 12 / English 12 - Honors

01_1160_8 English 12 ELD

Credit: 1 English Credit; SCED 01004

Grade: 12

Prerequisite: Completion of English 11 or English 11 Honors

Assessment(s): Final Exam (teacher created)

Description: In twelfth grade, there is a sustained emphasis on reading comprehension by comparing, analyzing, and evaluating literary and informational texts. The student will examine and analyze literary texts by British authors evaluating how authors use key elements to contribute to meaning and interpreting how themes are connected across texts.  The student will continue development of vocabulary, with attention to connotations, idioms, classical allusions, and figurative language. With an explicit focus to integrate reading and writing processes, the grade-twelve student will use mentor texts as models to analyze and evaluate informational text and use the writing process to write with an emphasis on technical writing for multiple purposes and audiences to create focused, organized, and coherent writing.  The student will write to a standard acceptable to both the workplace and to postsecondary education. The student will explain and analyze how media influences beliefs, interpretations, and behaviors. The student will create interactive multimodal presentations both independently and in collaborative groups. The student will produce a research product synthesizing information from primary and secondary sources while maintaining ethical and legal guidelines for gathering and using information. The student will continue to demonstrate the ability to work within diverse teams and collaborative groups.

01_1160_4 Dual Enrollment (DE) English 12

Credit: 1 English Credit; SCED 01004; 6 community college credits

Grade: 12

Prerequisite: High level of achievement in English 11, English 11 Honors  or AP English Language and Composition and Passing score on the PVCC Virginia Placement Test (VPT) or PSAT/SAT/ACT scores.

Assessment(s): Final Exam

Description: Dual Enrollment English 12 is a college-level freshman composition class which combines the use of PVCC curriculum and textbooks with the study of British literature. Dual Enrollment English 12 helps students develop writing ability for study, work, and other areas of writing based on experience, observation, research, and reading of selected literature. The course guides students in learning writing as a process of understanding audience and purpose, exploring ideas and information, composing, revising, and editing.. It supports writing by integrating experiences in thinking, reading, listening, and speaking.

01_1195_1 AP English Literature and Composition

Credit: 1 English Credit; SCED 01006

Grade: 12

Prerequisite: High level of achievement in English 11, English 11 Honors  or AP English Language and Composition 

Assessments: AP Exam

Note: Students are expected to take the AP examination, which is offered in May. College credit may be earned depending upon the score achieved and individual policies of colleges and universities.

Description: This course is designed to challenge the highly-motivated student who wishes to experience college-level work while still in high school. Students read and analyze British literature from the eighth century to the present. Students should be interested in studying literature of various periods and genres and using this wide reading knowledge in discussion of literary topics. 

01_1150X_0 English 11 (Fall)

Credit: 1 English Credit; SCED 01003

Grade: 11

Prerequisite: Completion of English 10 or English 10 - Honors and counselor recommendation

Assessment(s): SOL Test - End of Course Reading SOL

Description: In this course students prepare for the SOL tests in reading as well as work on developing their writing and communication skills. This course is designed for students who have an interest in either post secondary education or the working world. NOTE: This class will meet using the semester block model. This course may be offered on a semester or yearly basis in order to fulfill credit recovery for some students.

01_1160X_0 English 12 (Spring)

Credit: 1 English Credit; SCED 01004

Grade: 12

Prerequisite: Completion of English 11 and counselor recommendation

Assessment(s): Final Exam (teacher created)

Description: This course will focus on college applications, understanding and analyzing British literature, and essay writing. Students will polish their writing skills to prepare for post-secondary education or the working world and will learn about different career choices. NOTE: This class will meet using the semester block model.

01_1301_0 Public Speaking I

Credit: 1 Elective Credit; SCED 01151

Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite: None

Assessment(s): Final Exam (Teacher Created)

Description: In this course, students will develop increased comfort with public speech and will gain practice in the art of speaking to entertain, inform, and persuade. Students will obtain skills that will help them in areas ranging from classroom presentations, to large group public addresses, to college and job interviews.

01_1302_0 Public Speaking II 

Credit: 1 Elective Credit; SCED 01152

Grade: 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite: Public Speaking I

Assessment(s): Final Exam (Teacher Created)

Description: Students will build on their previous Public Speaking experiences by engaging in lengthier and more complex speeches in the areas of informative speaking, persuasion, entertainment, extemporaneous speech, and debate. They will post speaking videos to CHS YouTube and will give regular speeches outside of the classroom.

01_1171_0 Creative Writing I

Credit: 0.5 Elective Credit

Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite: None

Assessment(s): Final Exam (Teacher Created)

Description: This course is designed for students with a special interest in writing who wish to share their work with peer revision groups, to enter their writing to contests and literary magazines, and to write in a variety of genres.

01_1172_0 Creative Writing II 

Credit: 0.5 Elective Credit

Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite: None

Assessment(s): Final Exam (Teacher Created)

Description: This course is designed for students with a special interest in writing who wish to share their writing with peer revision groups, to enter their writing to contests, to edit the lit magazine, and to write in a variety of genres.

01_1200_0 Knight Time Review Digital Newspaper Production 

Credit: 1 Elective Credit; SCED 11101-I

Grade: 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite: none

Description: Students in this course are responsible for the production and maintenance of an online news site, augmented with print editions of the paper at least once a semester. Students learn the steps of news organization financing, publicity, analytics, writing, editing, layout, photography, and publication.

01_1222_0 Yearbook Publication I 

Credit: 1 Elective Credit; SCED 11104

Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite: No prerequisite, however interested students should demonstrate an interest in journalistic writing, online publication, digital layout design and/or photography.

Enrollment: Limited to 20 students

Description: Students in the introductory yearbook course learn the required elements of yearbook production including basic photography, videography, advertising design and layout, fundamental business techniques, online publication production, and journalistic writing. This course is a prerequisite for Yearbook Publication II and Yearbook Publication III.

01_1223_0 Yearbook Publication II 

Credit: 1 Elective Credit; SCED 11104

Grade: 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite: Yearbook Publication I; Recommendation of yearbook advisor.

Required: Commitment and ability to attend events outside of normal school hours. Ability to work independently and as a team.

Enrollment: Limited to 20 students

Description: Students in this course are responsible for the production of the Charlottesville High School Yearbook, The Chain. Students are responsible for designing and selling ads, managing the business of the yearbook class, photographing school related events, designing online publications and spreads, videography, and journalistic writing related to the yearbook. Students in this course may serve in leadership roles within the class.

01_1224_0 Yearbook Publication III 

Credit: 1 Elective Credit; SCED 11104

Grade: 11, 12

Prerequisite: Yearbook Publication I; Recommendation of yearbook advisor.

Required: Commitment and ability to attend events outside of normal school hours. Ability to work independently and as a team.

Enrollment: Limited to 20 students

Description: Students in this course are responsible for the production of the Charlottesville High School Yearbook, The Chain. This course is for junior and senior level publication staff members. Students are required to fill an Editor’s position or take a leadership role on the publication staff.