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COURSE TITLE (97)	Writing H
LEVEL	Honors
GRADE(S)	9
CREDITS	2.5
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course focuses on developing cross-curriculum skills of critical thinking, communication, and test taking skills. Emphasis is placed on reading, writing, study, and test taking, especially preparation for the new SAT. The course also provides the opportunity to write frequently in a structured workshop setting. Students learn the necessary skills, including grammar and usage, to become effective writers. The emphasis will be on writing as a process; the steps in the process include prewriting and planning, drafting, and revising. Educational technology will be utilized.
PREREQUISITE	Recommendation of the Guidance Dept. Required course with English I Honors and Accelerated

COURSE TITLE (98)	Writing R
LEVEL	Regular
GRADE(S)	9
CREDITS	2.5
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course focuses on developing cross-curriculum skills of critical thinking, communication, and test taking skills. Emphasis is placed on reading, writing, study, and test taking, especially preparation for the new SAT. The course also provides the opportunity to write frequently in a structured workshop setting. Students learn the necessary skills, including grammar and usage, to become effective writers. The emphasis will be on writing as a process; the steps in the process include prewriting and planning, drafting, and revising. Educational technology will be utilized.
PREREQUISITE	Recommendation of the Guidance Department Required course with English I Regular

COURSE TITLE (99)	Study Skills B
LEVEL	Remedial
GRADE(S)	9
CREDITS	5.0
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course provides the student with the opportunity to write frequently in a structured workshop setting. Students will learn the necessary skills, including grammar and usage skills, to become effective writers. The emphasis will be on writing as a process; the steps in the process include prewriting and planning, drafting, and revising. Students will engage in different types of writing; however, the main focus will be on writing clear, well-organized paragraphs. Included also will be development of study skills with an emphasis on organization and methods to approach various types of reading and writing.
PREREQUISITE	Recommendation of the Guidance Department Required course with English I Remedial

COURSE TITLE (111)	English 1B
LEVEL	Remedial
GRADE(S)	9
CREDITS	5.0
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The primary goal of this introductory course is to develop basic skills in language arts: grammar, vocabulary, oral and written communication. High interest materials involving multiple genres (fiction, non-fiction, poetry, novels, and plays) are used to develop literary skills.
PREREQUISITE	Recommendation of the Guidance Dept.

COURSE TITLE (115)	English 1R
LEVEL	Regular
GRADE(S)	9
CREDITS	5.0
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This introductory course includes writing, grammar, vocabulary, speaking, research and educational technology. Students learn the basic skills they will need in order to study a variety of literary forms; literature is covered by genre (novel, short story, poetry, drama, and non-fiction).
PREREQUISITE	Recommendation of the Guidance Dept.

COURSE TITLE (117)	English 1H
LEVEL	Honors
GRADE(S)	9
CREDITS	5.0
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This introductory course includes writing, grammar, vocabulary, speaking and research; emphasis is on expressing oneself and on communicating to others. Literature is covered by genre (novel, short story, poetry, drama, nonfiction) in order to give the student the skills to understand and appreciate various literary forms. This course is conducted on a level commensurate with the honors students in the class.
PREREQUISITE	Recommendation of the Guidance Dept.

COURSE TITLE (121)	English 1 AC
LEVEL	Accelerated
GRADE(S)	9
CREDITS	5.0
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This introductory genre course includes writing, grammar, vocabulary development, speaking, research and educational technology. Emphasis is on collaborative learning. Literature is covered by genre to provide skill development in understanding and appreciating literary forms. This course moves more quickly than the honors level and covers more extensive reading and writing.
PREREQUISITE	Recommendation of the Guidance Dept.

COURSE TITLE (133)	English 2R
LEVEL	Regular
GRADE(S)	10
CREDITS	5.0
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is an historical study of American Literature and continues to build on vocabulary, grammar, writing, speaking, and research skills introduced in English I. Emphasis is placed on communication skills and PSAT/SAT preparation.
PREREQUISITE	Successful completion of English 1 Regular or Curriculum Specialist approval

COURSE TITLE (135)	English 2RA
LEVEL	Regular Adapted
GRADE(S)	10
CREDITS	5.0
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Students will review, reinforce, and improve the basic language arts skills covered in the ninth grade by using high interest reading material centered in American Literature and skill development activities. Preparation for the PSAT/SAT is included, as well as educational technology.
PREREQUISITE	Curriculum Specialist approval

COURSE TITLE (137)	English 2H
LEVEL	Honors
GRADE(S)	10
CREDITS	5.0
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Using the theme "The Search for the American Literary Style," students in this course focus on an in-depth chronological study of American Literature and continue to build on vocabulary, grammar, writing, speaking, and research skills as well as educational technology. Students are expected to write sophisticated compositions related to their studies. PSAT/SAT preparation will be included in this course.
PREREQUISITE	B in English 1H or A in English 1R and Curriculum Specialist approval

COURSE TITLE (138)	English 2AC
LEVEL	Accelerated
GRADE(S)	10
CREDITS	5.0
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is a prerequisite for Advanced Placement Language and Composition. The course focuses on both a chronological and genre survey of British Literatures as well as continued development in grammar, vocabulary, writing, research, and technology. Analytical skills are developed. Practice for the PSAT/SAT is included.
PREREQUISITE	B in English 1AC, A in English 1H, and Curriculum Specialist approval

COURSE TITLE (151)	English 3RA
LEVEL	Regular Adapted
GRADE(S)	11
CREDITS	5.0
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Students use high interest reading materials, centered in British Literature, that are designed to review and reinforce basic reading, writing, thinking, and speaking skills. Emphasis is also placed on specific career investigation, research, educational technology, and preparation for the PSAT/SAT.
PREREQUISITE	Successful completion of English 2 Regular Adapted or Curriculum Specialist approval

COURSE TITLE (153)	English 3R
LEVEL	Regular
GRADE(S)	11
CREDITS	5.0
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course will present an overview of British Literature from the Anglo-Saxon period to the present. This course continues to build on vocabulary, grammar, writing, speaking, research skills and educational technology. Students will complete critical literary essays and prepare for the PSAT/SAT.
PREREQUISITE	Successful completion of English 2 Regular or Curriculum Specialist approval

COURSE TITLE (154)	Composition & Multicultural Lit RA
LEVEL	Regular Adapted
GRADE(S)	12
CREDITS	5.0
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This full year required course focuses on two distinct yet interconnected skills: writing and literary analysis. Students will write expository, narrative, and descriptive essays (including a college admission essay). Research methods will be taught and students will complete a research paper. Students in this course will read, discuss, and write about multicultural literature. The focus will be on exploring ways in which the literature reflects the diversity and humanity of a global society.
PREREQUISITE	Successful completion of English 3RA or the approval of the Curriculum Specialist.

COURSE TITLE (155)	Composition & Multicultural Lit R
LEVEL	Regular
GRADE(S)	12
CREDITS	5.0
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This full year required course focuses on two distinct yet interconnected skills: writing and literary analysis. Students will write expository, narrative, and descriptive essays (including a college admission essay). Research methods will be taught and students will complete a research paper. Students in this course will read, discuss, and write about multicultural literature. The focus will be on exploring ways in which the literature reflects the diversity and humanity of a global society.
PREREQUISITE	Successful completion of English 3 Regular or approval of the Curriculum Specialist

COURSE TITLE (157)	English 3H
LEVEL	Honors
GRADE(S)	11
CREDITS	5.0
COURSE DESCRIPTION
In this course, students focus on a chronological survey of British Literature from the medieval period to the modern period; the survey is supplemented by the reading of full-length British novels and plays. Analytical skills are developed, critical literary essays are written, and preparation for the PSAT/SAT is included.
PREREQUISITE	B in English 2H, A in English 2R, and Curriculum Specialist approval

COURSE TITLE (159)	English 3 AP
LEVEL	Advanced Placement
GRADE(S)	11
CREDITS	5.0
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The AP course in Language and Composition is essentially a course in critical reading and effective writing. Students will grow increasingly proficient in reading and discussing literary texts written in a variety of periods and styles, with particular attention to nonfiction. Students will become increasingly skillful in writing three types of papers: an essay of close textual analysis, which will determine a given selection's purpose, audience, and use of rhetorical strategies; an open-ended argument, which will support, challenge, or qualify a given assertion; and a documented essay, which will synthesize and cite outside sources used to strengthen one's own case. NOTE: All students must take the Advanced Placement Test at the end of the course. A non-refundable fee of $65 will be charged at the book sale for this exam. Students are eligible to earn 3 college credits for this course through the Fairleigh Dickinson Middle College Program. Enrollment in the Middle College Program is optional and involves a fee of $200 per course. Registration takes place during the first week of the school year.
PREREQUISITE	B in English 2AC or A in English 2H and Curriculum Specialist approval

COURSE TITLE (160)	Composition & Multicultural Lit H
LEVEL	Honors
GRADE(S)	12
CREDITS	5.0
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This full year required course focuses on two distinct yet interconnected skills: writing and literary analysis. Students will write expository, narrative, and descriptive essays (including a college admission essay). Research methods will be taught and students will complete a research paper. Students in this course will read, discuss, and write about multicultural literature. The focus will be on exploring ways in which the literature reflects the diversity and humanity of a global society.
PREREQUISITE	B in English 3H, A in English 3R, and approval of the Curriculum Specialist

COURSE TITLE (165)	Journalism IR
LEVEL	Regular
GRADE(S)	10, 11, 12
CREDITS	5.0
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This elective covers the writing and production aspects of Journalism. Emphasis is on gathering information, interviewing, writing news, feature and editorial articles. Students produce the school newspaper The Prophet. Students who elect this course should already possess basic writing skills and will use technology to produce their articles for the school newspaper.
PREREQUISITE	Students must complete application for acceptance. Sophomores must be in Honors or Accelerated English. See Prophet Advisor for application.

COURSE TITLE (166)	Journalism 2H
LEVEL	Honors
GRADE(S)	11, 12
CREDITS	5.0
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Students who have completed Journalism begin to assume leadership roles on The Prophet. Writing of more detailed articles and longer features is emphasized.
PREREQUISITE	Successful completion of Journalism 1R and approval of Prophet advisor

COURSE TITLE (167)	Journalism 3H
LEVEL	Honors
GRADE(S)	12
CREDITS	5.0
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Students who have completed Journalism and Journalism II Honors assume primary leadership roles on The Prophet as well as learn and practice investigative reporting, with particular emphasis on longer, more in-depth articles.
PREREQUISITE	Successful completion of Journalism I, Journalism II Honors, and approval of Prophet advisor

COURSE TITLE (171)	Philosophy in Literature
LEVEL	Accelerated
GRADE(S)	12
CREDITS	5.0
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course can be taken as an elective (recommended for students who are also taking AP English)or as a required English 4 class. This full year course is an in-depth study of respected literary works with a focus on how they have described and explained man's existence and the meaning of life. Students explore a variety of philosophies and literary styles by means of comparison and contrast.
PREREQUISITE	Students who are taking this course must have a B or better average in English 3AP or English 3 Honors or a B+ or an A in English Regular and the approval of the Curriculum Specialist.

COURSE TITLE (172)	Sports & Society (Sem. 2)
LEVEL	Regular
GRADE(S)	10, 11, 12
CREDITS	2.5
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This one semester elective will examine the various meanings of sports, how they are interpreted, and how they fit into the context of society. Students will discover the impact that sports have on culture by examining such areas as race, gender, scholastic sports and higher education, and the media. The students will read various texts as well as watch films that highlight the importance of sports in American culture.
PREREQUISITE	None

COURSE TITLE (173)	English 4AP
LEVEL	Advanced Placement
GRADE(S)	12
CREDITS	5.0
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Students in this required course focus on the reading of challenging works of recognized literary merit, representative of several genres and periods, as the basis for critical discussion and analytical writing. NOTE: All students must take the Advanced Placement Test at the end of the course. A non-refundable fee of $65 will be charged at the book sale for this exam. Students are eligible to earn 3 college credits for this course through the Fairleigh Dickinson Middle College Program. Enrollment in the Middle College Program is optional and involves a fee of $200 per course. Registration takes place during the first week of the school year.
PREREQUISITE	A or B+ in English 3AP, A in English 3 Honors, and Curriculum Specialist approval

COURSE TITLE (174)	Poetry Writing I (Sem. 1)
LEVEL	Regular
GRADE(S)	10, 11, 12
CREDITS	2.5
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This one semester elective will focus on various types of poetry. Students will learn how to analyze and create poems of diverse forms. Students will write poems such as the haiku, the sonnet, and free verse poems as well. Poems written by students in the class will be entered in poetry contests offered throughout the country. Each student will leave the class with a portfolio of original poems.
PREREQUISITE	None

COURSE TITLE (176)	English TA (Semester 1)
LEVEL	Regular
GRADE(S)	12
CREDITS	2.5
COURSE DESCRIPTION
See the description of Course 179
PREREQUISITE	See Course 179

COURSE TITLE (178)	English TA (Semester 2)
LEVEL	Regular
GRADE(S)	12
CREDITS	2.5
COURSE DESCRIPTION
See the description of Course 179
PREREQUISITE	See Course 179

COURSE TITLE (179)	English TA
LEVEL	Regular
GRADE(S)	12
CREDITS	5.0
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Students in this full year elective function as teacher aides, assist students in a one-to-one or small group settings, develop and present lessons. Students complete a required Portfolio each semester. Students may work with teachers of English 1, 2, or 3, Remedial, Regular Adapted, or Writing.
PREREQUISITE	Students must achieve a B in English 3 and have the approval of the Humanities Curriculum Specialist. Students must also enroll in Selected Topics in Education, Course # 195.

COURSE TITLE (188)	Science Fiction &Fantasy (Sem. 1)
LEVEL	Regular
GRADE(S)	10, 11, 12
CREDITS	2.5
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course will examine just some of the many directions that science fiction and fantasy can take. Some of the questions that will be examined are: What does the perfect world look like? How will the world end? Where is technology taking us? In addition, students will discuss how science fiction and fantasy are used to comment on today's world and its values.The course will conclude with a final project that will give students a chance to be creative.
PREREQUISITE	None

COURSE TITLE (190)	Yearbook R
LEVEL	Regular
GRADE(S)	11, 12
CREDITS	5.0
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This is a full-year elective in journalism and publishing. The course is dedicated to the marketing and production of the UC Yearbook, Momentum. Juniors may repeat this elective in senior year. Course fee of $60.00 will be charged at the booksale. Students must obtain an application from the yearbook advisor before registering for the course.
PREREQUISITE	1. Students must be juniors or seniors with a desire to dedicate themselves not only to the course but also to additional hours outside the classroom for the production of the yearbook. 2. Students must complete an application obtained from the advisor, Ms. Robertson 3. Students wishing to take this elective must attend activity period workshops beginning in April of the previous year.

COURSE TITLE (193)	Yearbook Honors
LEVEL	Honors
GRADE(S)	12
CREDITS	5.0
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is made available for students choosing a second year of yearbook. The students use the Yearbook I experience as they assume leadership roles during the second year. Course fee of $60.00 will be charged at the booksale.
PREREQUISITE	Successful completion of Yearbook 1R and advisor's approval

COURSE TITLE (195)	Topics in Education
LEVEL	Regular
GRADE(S)	11, 12
CREDITS	0.0
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This online course focuses on important issues in the field of education. Students will examine such current educational topics as the role of technology in the classroom, interdisciplinary learning, the No Child Left Behind Act, the revision of the SATs, parental involvement, and distance learning. Students meet formally four days a week for the TA component of the curriculum. During these scheduled meetings the students will assist a teacher in a specific learning area. Students will also be expected to participate in online discussion boards, keep current with the readings and complete written assignments. This course is required for all students participating in the TA program.
PREREQUISITE	This is a required course for teacher assistants.

COURSE TITLE (196)	Intro to Communications (Sem. 1)
LEVEL	Regular
GRADE(S)	10, 11, 12
CREDITS	2.5
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course will cover many different fields of Communications, including Voice and Speech, Public Speaking, and Large Group Presentations.This course will also examine how Communications is utilized in the business world and possible professions related to this area of study. Students will complete activities such as Informative and Persuasive Speeches, Logic Problems in Groups, and will build a Professional Business Portfolio.
PREREQUISITE	None

COURSE TITLE (198)	Teen Fiction (Semester 2)
LEVEL	Regular
GRADE(S)	10, 11, 12
CREDITS	2.5
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Do you ever find yourself straying towards the Teen Section of your local bookstore? Do you want to read the kind of books that are not normally read in English class? In this course a variety of teen fiction (including graphic novels) will be read and discussed; students will discover what it is about this literature that speaks to today's teens and makes these books impossible to put down. This course will end with a final project that will allow students to be creative.
PREREQUISITE	None

COURSE TITLE (510)	Virtual High School (Year)
LEVEL	Regular, Honors, Accelerated, AP
GRADE(S)	11, 12
CREDITS	5.0
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Course Catalog is available at www.govhs.org. Working in the Virtual High School environment demands good time management skills. Students participate in group discussion, do group projects, complete papers, and communicate with their teachers and peers located around the world via the internet. Students should take time to visit the Virtual High School site, look through the Course Catalog, select three options, and email Mrs. Andrews. The email of 100 words should indicate why the student is interested in taking online courses, which course(s) he/she is interested in taking and why. This will begin the application process. Mrs. Andrews will contact you with further information. Parents & students can send questions to Mrs. Andrews at nandrews@unioncatholic.org
PREREQUISITE	A desire to experience the online course environment, good time management skills, and a good academic record.

COURSE TITLE (511)	Virtual High School (Sem. 1)
LEVEL	Regular, Honors, Accelerated, AP
GRADE(S)	11, 12
CREDITS	2.5
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Course Catalog is available at www.govhs.org. Working in the Virtual High School environment demands good time management skills. Students participate in group discussion, do group projects, complete papers, and communicate with their teachers and peers located around the world via the internet. Students should take time to visit the Virtual High School site, look through the Course Catalog, select three options, and email Mrs. Andrews. The email of 100 words should indicate why the student is interested in taking online courses, which course(s) he/she is interested in taking and why. This will begin the application process. Mrs. Andrews will contact you with further information. Parents & students can send questions to Mrs. Andrews at nandrews@unioncatholic.org
PREREQUISITE	A desire to experience the online course environment, good time management skills, and a good academic record.

COURSE TITLE (512)	Virtual High School (Sem. 2)
LEVEL	Regular, Honors, Accelerated, AP
GRADE(S)	11, 12
CREDITS	2.5
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Course Catalog is available at www.govhs.org. Working in the Virtual High School environment demands good time management skills. Students participate in group discussion, do group projects, complete papers, and communicate with their teachers and peers located around the world via the internet. Students should take time to visit the Virtual High School site, look through the Course Catalog, select three options, and email Mrs. Andrews. The email of 100 words should indicate why the student is interested in taking online courses, which course(s) he/she is interested in taking and why. This will begin the application process. Mrs. Andrews will contact you with further information. Parents & students can send questions to Mrs. Andrews at nandrews@unioncatholic.org
PREREQUISITE	A desire to experience the online course environment, good time management skills, and a good academic record.