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Course #: 1024
Course: Independent Study in English / SOL IV
Credit: 1.0 Grade Placement: 12
Prerequisites: Courses in the native country equivalent to 3 years of English or English I/SOL, English II/SOL, and English III/SOL or non-completion of exit level TAKS in ELA
Course Description: This is a required course for LEP students who are concurrently enrolled in regular English IV classes and are designated seniors. Students will write in a variety of forms for various issues and purposes. They will plan, draft and complete written compositions both traditionally and electronically. Students continue to read extensively texts selected in multiple genres for a variety of purposes. Students will respond to texts verbally and in writing. Students will connect their knowledge of the world and the knowledge they gather from other texts with the text being read. They will apply their knowledge and literacy in their native language to the second language. The course will be taught using ESL methodology.
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Course #: 1527
Course: Independent Study in English/Literary Magazine Production
Credit: 1.0 Grade Placement: 11 - 12
Prerequisites: Teacher Recommendation
Course Description: Independent Study/LitMag Production is a specifically designed course for students who desire to produce original student work in print through a literary magazine.
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Course #: 1617
Course: Reading I Lab
Credit: 1.0 (Basic Credit) Grade Placement: 9 - 12
Prerequisites: Qualified Special Education Student; ARD/IEP Committee Recommendation
Course Description: This course is an elective language arts offering intended to supplement placement in an English class. Strong emphasis will be placed on phonetic and structural analysis, vocabulary development and comprehension skills. Essential knowledge and skills, pacing and materials of the regular curriculum may be modified to meet individual needs of students. This course receives basic credit when class rankings are determined.
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Course #: 1618
Course: Reading II Lab
Credit: 1.0 (Basic Credit) Grade Placement: 9 - 12
Prerequisites: Qualified Special Education Student; ARD/IEP Committee Recommendation
Course Description: This course is an elective language arts offering intended to supplement placement in an English class. Strong emphasis will be placed on phonetic and structural analysis, vocabulary development and comprehension skills. Essential knowledge and skills, pacing and materials of the regular curriculum may be modified to meet individual needs of students. This course receives basic credit when class rankings are determined.
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Course #: 1619
Course: Reading III Lab
Credit: 1.0 (Basic Credit) Grade Placement: 9 - 12
Prerequisites: Qualified Special Education Student; ARD/IEP Committee Recommendation
Course Description: This course is an elective language arts offering intended to supplement placement in an English class. Strong emphasis will be placed on phonetic and structural analysis, vocabulary development and comprehension skills. Essential knowledge and skills, pacing and materials of the regular curriculum may be modified to meet individual needs of students. This course receives basic credit when class rankings are determined.
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Course #: 1641
Course: Reading I
Credit: 1.0 Grade Placement: 9 - 10
Prerequisites: Referred by parent, teacher or counselor
Course Description: Reading I offers students instruction in comprehension strategies and vocabulary. Students are given opportunities to read critically. Students learn how various texts are organized and how authors choose language for effect. All of these strategies are applied in texts that cross the subject fields. This course emphasizes higher level reading skills, TEKS, and strategies that are useful for passing TAKS.
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Course #: 1642
Course: Reading II
Credit: 1.0 Grade Placement: 10
Prerequisites: Reading I, Referred by parent, teacher or counselor
Course Description: Reading II offers students further instruction in comprehension strategies and vocabulary. Students are given opportunities to read critically. Students learn how various texts are organized and how authors choose language for effect. All of these strategies are applied in texts that cross the subject fields. This course emphasizes higher level reading skills, TEKS, and strategies that are useful for passing TAKS.
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Course #: 1643
Course: Reading III
Credit: 1.0 Grade Placement: 11 - 12
Prerequisites: Reading II, Referred by parent, teacher or counselor
Course Description: Reading III offers students instruction in comprehension strategies and vocabulary to ensure that junior and/or seniors have an opportunity to read with competence, confidence, and understanding. The critical reading skills, TEKS, reading rate, context, and strategies are covered in Reading III. Instruction also includes strategies useful for test taking and college entrance, in addition to TAKS. All reading strategies are applied in contexts that cross the subject fields.
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Course #: 1632
Course: SAT Prep Reading Application and Study Skills
Credit: 0.5 Grade Placement: 11 - 12
Prerequisites: High school students, especially the students preparing for the demands of college, may enroll in the one semester course Reading Application and Study Skills.
Course Description: In this course, students learn techniques for learning from texts including studying word meanings, producing effective summaries, identifying and relating key ideas, drawing and supporting inferences, and reviewing study strategies and test taking including college entrance exams. In addition, students will have opportunities to respond critically to literary texts. Students accomplish many of the objectives through with reading as well as use of (cross-curricular) content texts in preparation for post secondary schooling.
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Course #: 1633
Course: Humanities
Credit: 0.5 Grade Placement: 11 - 12
Prerequisites: None
Course Description: The course “Humanities” includes philosophy, literature and the fine arts – painting, sculpture, music, dance and drama. These are the basis of most activities and investigations as students attempt to understand the growth and development of great periods in western civilization. Students are encouraged to understand, appreciate, and enjoy the processes and products of their own creativity and that of others.
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Course #: 1634
Course: Creative Writing
Credit: 0.5 Grade Placement: 10 - 12
Prerequisites: None
Course Description: Creative writing is for the student who enjoys writing on his own and would like to develop his creativity and increase his output. Writing is concentrated on the genres of poetry, short story, and various types of essays. The course involves keeping a journal of observations and ideas to serve as a springboard to creative invention. Students will frequently work on a one-to-one basis with the instructor to develop individual projects. Students are encouraged to participate in writing workshops and contests.
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