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ENGLISH

The English curriculum standards address language, communication, writing, and research, logic, using informational
text, media, and literature. Students enroll in College Prep, Pre-AP, Dual Enrollment, or AP English based on teacher
recommendation, standardized test scores, and GPA. Summer reading is required as a part of all English classes. The
summer reading list is detailed above.

Pre-AP level courses are designed to prepare students for success in Advanced Placement English as a junior and /or senior
and to support students in the goal of earning college credit prior to leaving high school.

Advanced Placement classes are college-level classes. The score a student receives on the AP exam given in May, as
well as the college one chooses to attend determines the amount and type of credit one can earn.

Students can get ahead of the game and earn college credits while still in high school. Credits earned through dual
enrollment are typically transferable to all Tennessee Board of Regents colleges/universities and the University of
Tennessee. Dual enrollment can help you earn an entire semester of college credit before you even get to college. See
your high school counselor for information on how to register for dual enrollment courses.

Four credits in English are required for graduation
• One credit in English 9
• One credit in English 10
• One credit in English 11
• One credit in English 12

English 9 CP (College Prep)
Grade Level: 9 Credit: 1 ENGLISH REQUIRED
Block Course Number/Projected Times:
20G01H09 / Varies
Singleton Course Number/Projected Times:
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10G01H09 / 7 and 8 singleton only
Early Post-Secondary Opportunity:
Prerequisite: None. Students are encouraged to read at least one novel from the recommended reading list. If students
choose to read a novel, they will be given an assignment to complete on the first day of class. Successful assignment
completion will start students with an "A" in the course
This course is for students who plan to continue their formal education after high school either through college or
technical training. Students develop reading, writing, research, and speaking skills. Students write in a variety of modes.
TNReady examinations will be factored into the student’s grade at a percentage determined by the State Board of
Education in accordance with T.C.A. §49-1-302 (2).

English 9 Pre-AP
Grade Level: 9 Credit: 1
Block Course Number/Projected Times:
30G01H09 / Varies
Singleton Course Number/Projected Times:
35G01H09 / All singletons
Early Post-Secondary Opportunity: None
Prerequisite: Teacher Recommendation, meeting the College Readiness Benchmark. Summer reading is required for all
Pre-AP and AP English courses and must be completed prior to first class meeting.
This course is for freshmen who have demonstrated above-average proficiency in language arts. The reading and
writing requirements are more rigorous than English 9 CP and are designed to prepare students for eventual success in
Advanced Placement English as a junior and/or senior. Students write in a variety of modes. Also, students practice
speaking and listening skills through oral presentations and formal collaborative discussions. TNReady examinations will
be factored into the student’s grade at a percentage determined by the State Board of Education in accordance with
T.C.A. §49-1-302 (2).

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