Required for all students in Grade 9
Year
1 English Credit and 1 Social Studies Credit

Introduction to the Humanities is an interdisciplinary course designed to help students discover relationships in literature, history, philosophy, current events, art, and music. The team-taught class examines the complex human experience through the study of past and present cultures. Students will also focus on academic skills needed to succeed in high school: organizational and research skills, note-taking, close-line reading, analytical thinking as well as oral and written expression. Introduction to Humanities is scheduled as a two-period block and taught by an English and Social Studies teacher working together to grant students a well-rounded liberal arts education.

This is an NCAA approved course.

Year
1 English Credit
Repeatable
Prerequisites: Identified as an English Learner, Emergent  or progressing proficiency level with approved English language assessment,  District assessment data, or Instructor recommendation

English learners in this course will acquire English language communication and literacy skills in the domains of reading, writing, listening, and speaking with a focus on grammar and academic vocabulary development through leveled and differentiated instruction in the Ohio ELP and ELA standards.

Year
1 English Credit
Prerequisite: Introduction to Humanities

English 10 continues the improvement of the language arts skills developed in Introduction to Humanities such as; reading (critical interpretation, explication, and inferencing), speaking (public speaking and literary recitations), listening, and writing. Students enrolled in this class will focus on the improvement of critical reading, analytical writing, and research skills. Literary works to be read and discussed will include novels, plays, poems, and short stories from American literature. There is a strong focus on writing and grammar in this course.

This is an NCAA approved course.

Year
1 English Credit
1.1 Weighted
Prerequisites: An A or B in Introduction to Humanities and recommendation of the instructor; completion of summer assignment. 

Honors English 10 is recommended for students who have demonstrated a strong aptitude and interest in reading, writing, speaking, listening, inference, and cooperative learning activities. Literary works will include novels, plays, poems, and short stories from American literature and will serve as the basis for various writing assignments. There is a strong focus on English grammar and vocabulary in this course. Much of the assessment administered in this accelerated course occurs through diverse formal writing (comparison/contrast, expository, analytical) as well as through group and individual projects and oral presentations. Students enrolled in this course must be self-motivated and demonstrate an interest in the pursuit of advanced English coursework. This course meets the sophomore English requirement.

This is an NCAA approved course.

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Year
1 English Credit
Text: Elements of Literature, Holt Rinehart Winston
Prerequisite: English 10; completion of the summer assignment

Juniors enrolled in the English 11 course will explore the development of literature while building the language arts skills of reading (critical analysis, explication, and inference), speaking (public speaking and literary recitations), listening, and writing. Classic works of literature such as Antigone and Othello as well as poetry and short stories from a variety of cultural backgrounds and perspectives will be examined. In addition to literature, students will read nonfiction texts, such as articles and speeches, and analyze them for rhetorical value. The goal of this course is to teach students to be critical readers and effective communicators through the study of fiction and nonfiction works. Students are expected to participate in classroom discussions, create digital presentations, and engage in expository, argumentative, and personal reflective writing. In addition, students will complete daily assignments outside of the classroom. Written and verbal communication skills will be stressed.

This is an NCAA approved course.

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Year
1 English Credit
1.1 Weighted
Prerequisites: An A or B in Honors English 10 or Introduction to American Studies KC and recommendation of the instructor or an A in English 10 and recommendation of the instructor; completion of summer assignment.

Honors English 11 is recommended for students who have demonstrated a strong aptitude and interest in reading, writing, speaking, listening, inference, and cooperative learning activities. The course examines the development of literature through themes, literary devices, narrative structure, and language. The course content is structured around literary classics, contemporary novels, short stories, dramas, and poems from various cultural backgrounds and literary movements. Students will analyze non-fiction works and digital media as part of the literary study. In addition to close reading skills, students will focus on written expression through varied rhetorical situations and digital design. Research projects will be required of those enrolled in this course. This is an accelerated course and students will be assessed on formal writing assignments. The goal of this course is to increase the student’s strengths in written expression, higher-level thinking skills, and advanced communication skills necessary for college and post-high school training. Students who elect to enroll in Honors English 11 must be able to read and work independently on long-term assignments as well as demonstrate the ability to complete daily assignments. This course meets the junior English requirement.

This is an NCAA approved course.

Year
1 English Credit
1.2 Weighted
Text: TBD
Prerequisites: An A or B in Honors English 10 or Introduction to American Studies KC and recommendation of the instructor or an A in English 10 and recommendation of the instructor; completion of summer assignment.

The AP 11 English Language and Composition course is designed to teach students to become skilled readers of prose as well as skilled writers who can compose for a variety of purposes. AP 11 is intended to simulate a college composition course that requires students to write in a variety of forms and on a number of subjects, including personal experiences, popular culture, and public policy. The primary objective of the AP English Language and Composition course is to enable students to read complex texts with considerable comprehension and to write prose that is clear, concise, and rich enough for mature readers. The expectations for this course are similar to those for Honors English 11 with the additional requirement of a more intense analysis of the rhetorical conventions of good writing in preparation for the spring AP examination. Emphasis will be given to expository, analytical, and argumentative writing that forms the basis of academic and professional communication. Texts will include, but are not limited to, college-level anthologies of essays, newspaper and magazine articles, and other nonfiction prose. While some fictional works may be studied, the primary emphasis will be on the analysis and composition of non-fictional works. This course meets the junior English requirement.

The AP exam fee is approximately $96 (subject to change).

This is an NCAA approved course.

Year
1 English Credit
Prerequisite: English 11; completion of summer assignment.

English 12 extends and enhances the language arts skills developed in previous coursework. The approach of the course consists of in-class reading, teacher and Romantic poetry, Shakespeare’s Macbeth, Wilde’s The Picture of Dorian Gray, and Milton’s Paradise Lost. Students are expected to exhibit interpretation and understanding of the literature via essay writing, original literary creations, and oral presentations. Significant class time will be spent on fine-tuning writing skills and on learning various approaches to writing about literature. Students can expect instruction on strengthening thesis writing as well as improving analytical skills. In addition, student writing will focus on research; particularly how to prove one’s argument while exploring counterarguments.

This is an NCAA approved course.

Year
1 English Credit
1.1 Weighted
Prerequisites: An A or B in Honors English 11, Introduction to American Studies KC, or AP English 11 and recommendation of the instructor or an A in English 11 and recommendation of the instructor; completion of summer assignment.

This is a college-level class designed to help students understand, and enjoy works of the British canon. The instructional approach of Honors English 12 is indicative of the teacher as a facilitator. Discussion and analysis are teacher-led. Serious students of imaginative literature are given a comprehensive analysis of the principal elements of fiction, poetry, and drama; a sufficient grasp of the nature and variety of literary works; reasonable means for reading them with appreciative understanding; and basic principles for making literary judgments. Students should possess the ability to read extensive literature outside of class and to arrive at class with a supportable analytical stance on the work. It is expected that the student will comprehend out of class reading prior to class discussion. Students should also possess the ability to write logically organized, extensively supported analytical essays about literature as only limited class time will be spent on writing instruction. Intensive literary analysis demonstration is assessed through objective questioning, writing, and class discussion of such classics as Hamlet, Macbeth, Wuthering Heights, Atonement, Great Expectations, Jane Eyre, Paradise Lost, and other classic works. This course meets the senior English requirement.

This is an NCAA approved course.

1 English Credit
1.2 Weighted
Prerequisites: An A or B in Honors English 11, Introduction to American Studies KC, or AP English 11 and recommendation of the instructor or an A in English 11 and recommendation of the instructor; completion of summer assignment.

AP English Literature and Composition 12 embodies all of the philosophies and goals in Honors English 12 with a focus on close reading skills and incisive analytical writing. Students who elect the AP option will read college-level British, American, and world literature from antiquity to contemporary works, delving deeply into the analysis of language and literature both in written and spoken analysis with in-depth textual support in preparation for the culminating assessment, the AP English Literature examination, taken in the spring of the senior year. Students will also be expected to take practice tests throughout the year and are responsible for completing these through the AP Classroom site as well. A wide selection of short stories, poetry, and texts such as Great Expectations, Ethan Frome, Macbeth, A Streetcar Named Desire, The Death of Ivan Ilyich, and other major works will be studied. Students are expected to be able to produce analytical essays of length that illustrate a command of an academic tone, venture beyond the five point essay, and demonstrate the ability to produce a thesis beyond the basic three-point thesis, have a strong command of MLA style, and are able to demonstrate a strong command of literary vocabulary.  Students are responsible for completing the summer assignment provided at the end of the junior year. This college-level course meets the senior English requirement.

The AP exam fee is approximately $96 (subject to change).

This is an NCAA approved course.

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Year
1 Social Studies Credit – 1.2 Weighted
1 English Credit – 1.1 Weighted
Grade 11
Kenyon College (KAP) Course
Prerequisites: Minimum B cumulative average in Social Studies and English coursework (previous honors and/or AP course experience is recommended), minimum required scores on one of the state-required College Credit Plus eligibility tests (see related graphic in the College Credit Plus section of the Program of Studies), completed application to Kenyon College, and an academic recommendation from a high school Social Studies or English teacher.

The Quest for Justice is a KAP (Kenyon Academic Partnership) Humanities undergraduate-level course (College Credit Plus). Students earn 8 semester hours from Kenyon College upon successful completion of the course.
The course employs a humanities-based approach in which students have the opportunity to reach their full capacities as critical thinkers. It challenges students to take an open-minded approach to learning that fosters scholarly depth and broad perspectives with a profound focus on critical reading and writing skills, ensuring college readiness. This course will further prepare students to participate in civil society by providing a foundation that starts with a deep analysis of the U.S. Constitution, including the five principles of constitutional government, and seminal sources on justice written by some of the most respected thinkers in history. The core concepts of the class will be taught through both literary and non-literary texts. Guided by the Kenyon College Course syllabus, this course will cover themes such as The Individual and The Community: Early Western Philosophies on Law and Government, Liberalism and American Democracy: Includes an Intensive Introduction to American Government that incorporates Ohio Model Curriculum Government Standards, Capitalism and Liberal Democracy Including and introduction to fundamental principles of economics, Challenge to Liberal Democracy from the Left, The Challenge to Liberal Democracy from the Right, Interlude: Political Choice and Morality, The Biblical Alternative, and Contemporary Issues and Theories: Feminism, Cultural Relativism, and the Future of the West. 

Students who take this course are not required to take the Government end-of-course state exam for graduation. This course can be taken as a graduation credit for both Government and English during junior year or as a Social Studies elective credit and English graduation credit during senior year; this course meets the English 11 or English 12 requirement and the Government requirement.

This is an NCAA approved course.

Year
2 English Credits
1.2 Weighted
Grade 12
6 Columbus State Community College Credits
Text:  Bullock, Richard. The Norton Field Guide to Writing, 6th ed., W.W. Norton, 2022.
Composition Reading Bank at library.cscc.edu/compreadingbank
Prerequisites:  Unweighted cumulative GPA of 3.0. Acceptance into Columbus State Community College.  All students must follow the College Credit Plus application process.  

Composition I (English 1100) is a beginning composition course that develops processes for critically reading, writing, and responding to a variety of texts in order to compose clear, concise expository essays. The course facilitates an awareness of the interplay among purpose, audience, content, structure, and style, while also introducing research and documentation methods. Course reading and writing assignments may be thematically organized.

Composition II (English 2367) is an intermediate composition course that extends and refines skills in expository and argumentative writing, critical reading, and critical thinking. This course also refines skills in researching a topic, documenting sources, and working collaboratively. Course reading and writing assignments may be thematically organized.

Mature Content

This is an NCAA approved course.

Semester
Grades: 10,11,12 with Priority Given to Grades 11-12
.5 Elective Credit
Prerequisite: Introduction to the Humanities

This elective course is designed to engage students with real world learning opportunities. Students will commence in class assigned readings during the first few weeks of the course to establish a communal understanding of Social Justice and its impact on society as a whole. Students will then develop driving essential questions in order to choose a topic that they will research. Students will then learn and practice necessary 21st century skills in order to research and present their topics (podcasting, interview etiquette, community improvement, research skills, writing skills, speaking and listening skills, presentation skills, etc).

Students will then immerse themselves in Service Learning by witnessing their topic in a real world setting outside of the brick and mortar school setting (interview, shadowing, mini-internship, guided tours, etc). The course will culminate in a symposium featuring student presentations of their selected research topic before an audience of invited guests, community members and stakeholders from New Albany and the surrounding Columbus metro area. 

This is an NCAA approved course.

Semester
.5 English Elective Credit

Students enrolled in this course will focus on both written and spoken communication. Students will learn the fundamentals of writing speeches. Those enrolled in the class will study the delivery of various types of speeches and the requisite public speaking skills, research skills, interviewing skills, and public relations skills necessary for public speaking. This exciting course will encourage the development of all communications skills and will benefit students in preparation for college and career alike as well as helping students to overcome common fears associated with speaking in public or conducting interviews. The course is open to all students, grades nine through twelve.

This is a NCAA approved course.

Year
Grade 10
1 English Elective Credit

Literary Connections is designed to provide targeted intervention for students who need additional support in reading. Intended for the reluctant reader or for those students with an aversion to reading, Literary Connections aims to provide an opportunity for students to build the skills required to be more effective, analytical, and independent readers. Each student will have a customized set of skill targets based on his or her needs and a choice of reading materials.

Independent Study Only

As an independent study class, students enrolled in Yearbook will spend study center time in the yearbook office. Study center time may be used for both yearbook work or personal study time; however, students will be required to report to the advisor during this period. Students not scheduling a study center will report to the advisor during morning office hours. Students will be responsible for page layout, photography, story writing, and other assignments that are given in the creation of the New Albany Eagle yearbook. Students may be required to attend after school in person and/or virtual meetings.  

Semester
.5 English Elective Credit
Prerequisite: Introduction to Humanities

This semester-long course will instruct and enhance the process of creative writing in high school students. Students will complete a variety of creative writing assignments, as well as readings associated with the craft of writing. Selected short stories and poems may be used as exemplars of particular styles or literary devices. Students will be evaluated on their ability to complete assignments on time and to demonstrate their attempts to incorporate the processes we study in class. The course will run as a writing workshop and peer review; editing and revision will be key elements to the course.

Year
.5 English Elective
Prerequisite:  Identified as an English Learner, Emergent proficiency level with approved English language assessment, District assessment data, or Instructor recommendation

English learners in this course will focus on literacy development.  Intensive digital literacy instruction will provide strategies paced to meet individual needs of students with an emergent language proficiency combined with a study center to support content area classes.