We pledge to create a challenging and supportive academic community in which each member strives to develop to his/her potential, to become a life-long learner, and to act as a responsible citizen in a diverse and global society.
English
The English Department of South Hadley High School recognizes the importance of success in the English Language Arts in becoming an informed and productive member of society. In alignment with the Massachusetts Language Arts Curriculum Frameworks, the English courses are designed to produce effective speakers, discerning listeners, perceptive readers, and clear, persuasive writers. By the successful completion of senior year, students will have read a number of American and world authors, discussed and debated many ethical and social issues, and expressed views in varied oral and written forms.
REQUIREMENTS
Each student must earn a total of 24 credits in English in order to
graduate: six credits in freshman English, six in sophomore English, six in
junior English, and six in senior English. Every student must successfully
complete the prior year program before being allowed to advance to the next
level. While students are encouraged to select additional English electives
in their junior and senior years, only six English credits per year can be
applied to satisfying the department requirement. However, additional
English credits will be applied to the total number of credits needed to
graduate.
SUMMER READING
All students in all grade levels will be given a summer reading list.
Students will have to read a specific number of works in preparation for
testing in September. Copies of the reading list may be obtained from any
English instructor, the Main Office or our web site. Failure to do the
reading may impact course selection and grade.
CRITICAL/RESEARCH PAPER
Students in all courses will be expected to complete a critical/research
project acceptable to the instructor within the timeframe established by the
teacher. Failure to do so by the timeframe specified will result in an
INCOMPLETE for the semester/year and may lead to an “F” course grade.
Incomplete grade regulations can be found in the Course of Studies Book
under (FINAL EXAMINATIONS/INCOMPLETE GRADES).
FINAL EXAMS
All students will take final exams or complete final projects.
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GRADE 9 COURSES |
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| 1100 Accelerated English 9 | Syllabus (PDF) | Curriculum (PDF) |
| 1200 College Prep English 9 | Syllabus (PDF) | Curriculum (PDF) |
| 1202 Core English 9 | Syllabus (PDF) | Curriculum (PDF) |
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GRADE 10 COURSES |
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1110 Accelerated English 10 |
Syllabus (PDF) | Curriculum (PDF) |
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1210 College Prep English 10 |
Syllabus (PDF) | Curriculum (PDF) |
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1212 Core English 10 |
Syllabus (PDF) | Curriculum (PDF) |
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GRADE 11 COURSES |
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1020 Advanced Placement English 11 |
Syllabus (PDF) | Curriculum (PDF) |
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1120 Accelerated English 11 |
Syllabus (PDF) | Curriculum (PDF) |
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1220 American Literature 11 |
Syllabus (PDF) | Curriculum (PDF) |
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1216 MCAS English |
Syllabus (PDF) | Curriculum (PDF) |
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GRADE 12 COURSES |
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1030 Advanced Placement English 12 |
Syllabus (PDF) | Curriculum (PDF) |
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1130 Accelerated English 12 |
Syllabus (PDF) | Curriculum (PDF) |
| 1230 World Literature 12 | Syllabus (PDF) | Curriculum (PDF) |
| ENGLISH ELECTIVES (Each elective listed below must be taken with a regular English Class as these courses do not satisfy English requirements for graduation.) |
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| 1204 Writing Workshop 9/10 (1/2 year) | Syllabus (PDF) | Curriculum (PDF) |
| 1214 English MCAS Preparation (1/2 year) | Syllabus (PDF) | Curriculum (PDF) |
| 1218 Speech and Communications (1/2 year) | Syllabus (PDF) | Curriculum (PDF) |
| 1224 Visual Media 12 | Syllabus (PDF) | Curriculum (PDF) |
| 1226 SAT Prep in Math/English | Syllabus (PDF) | Curriculum (PDF) |
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1227 Writing Workshop 11/12 (1/2 year) |
Syllabus (PDF) | Curriculum (PDF) |
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1236 Journalism |
Syllabus (PDF) | Curriculum (PDF) |
This site was last updated on: 07/14/2010