All courses delve into visual literacy to varying degrees. Film Study, Still Image and Art Works are among those explored.
All students must complete either English 30-2 or 30-1 in order to receive a High School Diploma.
- Students choosing 10-2 follow the 20-2 and 30-2 course stream through Grade 11 and Grade 12. This stream is ideal for students entering the work force immediately after high school, as well as students considering post-secondary studies at institutions offering two-year and three-year diploma programs.
- Students choosing 10-1 follow the 20-1 and 30-1 course stream through Grade 11 and Grade 12. This stream is ideal for students considering post-secondary studies in most colleges and universities.
- The Advanced Placement (AP) stream is designed for students who love reading and writing. Students in the AP course stream are assessed to the same standard and write the same final exam as students in the dash 1 stream. They write the AP Language and Composition exam in May of grade 11 and the AP Literature and Composition exam in May of Grade 12.
It is possible to switch between streams.
- Students who score 45% or higher in English 10-1, may advance to English 20-2 and the same holds true for students in English 20-1 advancing to English 30-2.
- Students can move from the dash 2 stream to the dash 1 stream within the same grade level (English 10-2 to 10-1, 20-2 to 20-1, 30-2 to 30-1).
- Students who excel in the dash 1 stream can move into the AP stream (English 10-1 to 20-1 AP, English 20-1 to 30-1 AP) with teacher and/or Department Head approval.
Courses
5 credits
Students choosing 10-2 follow the 20-2 and 30-2 course stream through Grades 11 and 12.
In these courses, students study a range of narrative, creative, and non-fiction texts. An active and supportive learning environment allows students to develop their reading skills by exploring their personal and critical responses to complex texts. Students also focus on the fundamentals of written expression by completing several short-form and full-length writing assignments.
The 30-2 Diploma Exam requires students to complete a Visual Reflection assignment, a Literary Exploration assignment, and a Persuasive Writing in Context assignment. This stream is ideal for students entering the work force immediately after high school, as well as students considering post-secondary studies at institutions offering two-year and three-year diploma programs.
5 credits
Students choosing 10-1 follow the 20-1 and 30-1 course stream through Grades 11 and 12.
In these courses, students study a wide range of narrative, creative, and non-fiction texts. An active and collaborative learning environment allows students to develop their reading and critical thinking skills by analyzing complex texts. Students also hone their writing skills by completing critical, creative, and personal response assignments.
The 30-1 Diploma Exam requires students to complete a Personal Response to Literary Texts assignment and a Critical/Analytical Response to Literary Texts assignment. This academic stream is ideal for students considering post-secondary studies in most colleges and universities.
5 credits
The Advanced Placement (AP) stream is designed for students who love reading and writing.
Students in the AP course stream complete the same requirements of the regular dash 1 stream, with some enhanced content that prepares them for the English Language and Composition exam (completed as part of English 20-1AP) and the English Literature and Composition Exam (completed as part of English 30-1AP).
Students in the AP course stream are assessed to the same standard and write the same final exam as students in the regular dash 1 stream, including the Diploma Exam in English 30-1.
10 credits
This full year course is for students currently taking English 20-1 who would like to complete English 30-1 but feel they could use more time. From September to November students take a compressed version of English 30-2 and write the English 30-2 Diploma Exam in November.
From November to June they take the full English 30-1 course with approximately 50% more time to develop skills and complete units, and write the English 30-1 Diploma Exam in June.
Students must be pre-approved to take this course.