The Communication Arts Division of Yorkville High School believes that the ability to communicate is one of the most essential skills for success beyond high school. In order to do so effectively, one must be able to read for both understanding and inference, write for diverse purposes, speak in a variety of situations, and listen actively. In each required English class, all four of these skills are addressed according to Common Core standards and stressed through reading, writing, discussion, classroom activities, and formative and summative assessments.
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Class Title
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Grade Level
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Recommended Prerequisite
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English I or
English I Honors*
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9
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None
8th grade teacher recommendation
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English II or
English II Honors*
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10
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Successful completion of English I
Successful completion of English I/English I Honors and teacher recommendation
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English III or
AP Language & Composition* or
AP Literature & Composition*
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11
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Successful completion of English II
Successful completion of English II and
teacher recommendation
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English IV + a one semester English elective (options listed below) or
Transitional English or
AP Language & Composition* or
AP Literature & Composition* or
English 101/102 First Year Composition (Dual Credit)
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12
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Successful completion of English III
Successful completion of English III and teacher recommendation
Teacher recommendation and fulfillment of current Waubonsee Community College requirements; a “C” or better in English 101 is required to maintain placement in English 102
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Full year elective:
AP Seminar - English*/****
One semester electives:
Creative Writing
Critical Analysis and Composition
Introduction to Philosophy
Journalism and Publication Production **
Science Fiction and Fantasy Literature
Media Production I ***
Media Production II ***
Theatre Arts ***
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10, 11, 12
11, 12
11, 12
11, 12
11, 12
10, 11, 12
9. 10, 11, 12
9, 10, 11, 12
9, 10, 11, 12
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None
None
None
None
None
None
None
Media Production I
None
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