English

Prerequisite: District recommendation

Aligned with the South Carolina State Standards, the English 1 course provides a foundational study of a variety of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and drama from across cultures and time periods to include integrated vocabulary and grammar instruction. Students will read, write, and communicate for a variety of purposes with an emphasis on further developing critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and creativity.

Prerequisite: District recommendation

Aligned with the South Carolina State Standards, the English 1 Honors course offers an accelerated and in-depth study of a diverse range of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and drama from various cultures and time periods. This course challenges students to engage in more rigorous critical analysis, interpretation, and evaluation of texts. Honors students will explore advanced vocabulary and grammar through integrated instruction, with an emphasis on developing higher-level thinking, problem-solving skills, and creativity. The course also places greater focus on refining research and writing techniques for a variety of academic and creative purposes, preparing students for future advanced coursework.

Prerequisite: English 1

Aligned with the South Carolina State Standards, the English 2 course provides a study of a variety of rich and challenging fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and drama from across cultures, places, and time periods to include integrated vocabulary and grammar instruction. Students will read, write, and communicate for a variety of purposes with an emphasis on further refining critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and creativity. In accordance with state mandates, students are required to take the English 2 End of Course exam which counts as 20% of their final grade.

Prerequisite: English 1 Honors > English 2 Honors and/or teacher recommendation

Aligned with the SC State Standards, English 3 Honors provides an accelerated and in-depth study of American literature and nonfiction, challenging students to engage with more complex and diverse texts. Students will analyze intricate themes, structures, and rhetorical techniques across fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and drama, while advancing their critical reading, writing, and communication skills. This course emphasizes deeper literary analysis, critical thinking, and advanced research. Students will engage in more rigorous discussions, write analytical essays with greater complexity, and refine their ability to evaluate multiple perspectives.

Prerequisite: English 1 > English 2

Aligned with the SC State Standards, English 3 is designed to deepen students' study of American literature and nonfiction while advancing their critical reading, writing, and communication skills. Students will engage with a variety of texts, analyzing complex themes, structures, and rhetorical elements across fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and drama.

Prerequisite: English 1 Honors > English 2 Honors and/or teacher recommendation

Aligned with the SC State Standards, English 3 Honors provides an accelerated and in-depth study of American literature and nonfiction, challenging students to engage with more complex and diverse texts. Students will analyze intricate themes, structures, and rhetorical techniques across fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and drama, while advancing their critical reading, writing, and communication skills. This course emphasizes deeper literary analysis, critical thinking, and advanced research. Students will engage in more rigorous discussions, write analytical essays with greater complexity, and refine their ability to evaluate multiple perspectives.

Prerequisite:  English 1 Honors > English 2 Honors > English 3 Honors and/or teacher recommendation

Aligned with the SC State Standards, English 4 Honors is an accelerated course designed to rigorously prepare students for the transition to college, career, and civic life by developing advanced literacy, analytical, and communication skills. Students will engage in a deeper exploration of British and world literature, analyzing complex themes, structures, and literary elements across a wide range of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and drama.

Prerequisite: 3 previous credits of honors English or teacher recommendation in the students’ Junior Year

Postrequisite: Students who take AP English Language and Composition are not  eligible for dual enrollment English courses in their senior year.

AP English Language and Composition is an introductory college-level composition course. Through the study of primarily American literature, students cultivate their understanding of writing and rhetorical arguments through reading, analyzing, and writing texts as they explore topics like rhetorical situations, claims and evidence, reasoning and organization, and style.

Prerequisite: 4 previous credits of honors English or teacher recommendation in the students’ senior year.

AP English Literature and Composition is an introductory college-level literary analysis course.  Through the study of English and American literature, students cultivate their understanding of literature through reading and analyzing texts as they explore concepts like character, setting, structure, perspective, figurative language, and literary analysis in the context of literary works.