English

English 1201 (Academic)

English 1201 is designed for the majority of students entering Level I of senior high school. The study of language and experiences with a broad range of literature and media texts will enable students to reflect on their own learning strategies as they continue to develop confidence as language users.

English 1202 (Non-Academic)

English 1202 is designed for students entering senior high school who have demonstrated difficulties with reading, writing, speaking, and listening. The pace, scope, emphases, and resources of English 1202 will allow students to build on their ability to read, view, and respond toa variety of texts, and to express their ideas and understandings through writing, speaking, and other ways of representing meaning.

English 1204 (Non-Academic)

This course provides students with significant instruction and practice in literacy skills that will help them in all courses at the senior high level. It places emphasis on the student as a learner and promotes differentiated instruction and assessment to meet the individual needs of students. Literacy 1204 aims to focus on students’ comprehension and metacognition in all aspects of their lives. Literacy 1204 is intended to be taken concurrently with English 1202. Students enrolled in English 1201 cannot receive credit for Literacy 1204.

English 2201/ English 3201 (Academic)

The academic courses intended for students whose goals include post-secondary study. Emphasis on literary texts and greater sophistication in texts studied and produced by students. Focus on research is academic and several essays and longer pieces of work are expected.

English 2202/ English 3202 (Non-Academic)

The English courses intended for students whose goals include school success, trades programs, or entry-level employment in the private sector. Emphasis is placed on texts that address issues of immediate relevance and “high interest”, and practical oral communication, especially that related to the world of work.

Optional Language Arts Writing 2203

A course designed to accommodate a wide range of student interests and abilities. It offers students an opportunity to explore writing as a means of personal expression as well as a method of communication. The course provides opportunities for students to develop a portfolio of written products.

Drama 2206 (see below): This course meets Optional Language Arts and Fine Arts credits.