Minimum Course
Loads
Crescent Prep High School Freshmen, Sophomores and Juniors must enroll in a minimum of
five credit-bearing classes. Seniors are encouraged to enroll in
five classes; however, they must enroll in a minimum of two
classes. Students may enroll for a maximum of six credits during
the regular enrollment term.
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Qualified
students
may "test out" of Crescent Prep High School courses. A fee is charged for the service.
Students that successfully test out will be awarded credit but
will not be awarded a letter grade for use in grade point
average or class rank calculations.
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outlines of all core
curriculum based upon National Standards.
English I
English 9
1.0 Credit -
A or B 1/2 Credit
Freshman
English is required of all freshmen. This course includes the study of
grammar, composition, library orientation and research, vocabulary,
spelling, literature, oral expression, reading skills and study
skills.
English II
English 10
1.0 Credit
- A or B 1/2 Credit
Sophomore
English continues to apply and refine the skills covered in Freshman
English.
English
III
English 11
1.0
Credit - A or B 1/2 Credit
American
Studies provides
an integrated studies approach to American History and Junior
English.
A two-hour block, the course combines the chronological approach to
American History with the literary, dramatic, and oral selections
representative of the American experience. Students should expect an
in-depth study of American cultural and should be capable of
performing
in peer groups on extensive projects. Critical thinking skills will
be
utilized to challenge student perceptions, and assessments will occur
through oral presentations and a variety of written work in addition
to
traditional tests. This course addresses the requirements for both
American history and junior English. Students will receive one grade
for the combined course.
English IV
English 12
1.0
Credit - A or B 1/2 Credit
Senior
English fulfills
the requirement of a fourth year of English. Composition, grammar,
vocabulary, research and study skills, reading and thinking skills,
oral
expression, and writing of forms, applications, and resumes are
included. The course also includes a survey of world literature from
the
Greeks and Romans to the twentieth century, with a review of literary
terms. A research project is required of each student.
Creative Writing
1.0
Credit
This
course offers an
opportunity for students to analyze a diverse selection of literature
as
well as to develop extensively their own creative writing talents.
Students are required to write a play, a selection of various styles
of
poetry, a short story, and other types of compositions. Emphasis is
placed on the development of original ideas, mechanics, vocabulary,
and
writing styles.
Technical Writing
1.0
Credit
This
course is a
comprehensive and flexible introduction to technical and professional
communication. Exercises such as brief memos, summaries, formal
reports
and proposals will parallel the writing demands students will face
both
in college and/or on the job. Using a variety of technology from word
processing to Internet access will also be a focus of the course.
This
course can replace a writing semester of junior or senior level
English,
and must be balanced with an equivalent reading semester.
Prerequisite
courses are Computer Applications and Sophomore English.
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