English 12
The basic English course.  In this class, students learn to think, read, 
and write in an analytical mode.

Academic English 12
In this course, students are prepared for the rigors of post-high 
school studies.  Through various exercises, the students learn how 
to write effective essays, perform a formal speech, and sharpen 
their reading skills

Advanced Placement English
This is a college-level course concerned with the study of a wide 
range of literature.  Grades are assessed primarily through tests 
and essays.  Since this is a college-level course, Honors English 11 
is a prerequisite.

Creative Writing
Students compose their own short stories, poems, plays, television 
shows, and film scripts as they gain an understanding and learn 
fundamental skills of writing creatively.  Students are guided 
through the writing process as they invent characters and plots, 
write dialogue, establish settings, and experiment with many forms 
of poetry.  Students are encouraged to select genres (mystery, 
fantasy, science fiction, humor, etc.) in which they are interested.
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Film Analysis
The students are taught to:

• Analyze film to determine the overall theme
• Apply criteria to determine quality film
• Evaluate cycles of film
• Create a storyboard project
• Create a shooting script
• Evaluate a film's adherence to genre conventions
• Demonstrate understanding of film technique through production
• Demonstrate understanding of film production through written tests