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given to developing and using appropriate vocabulary, using a variety of sentence structures, logical organization of a
text through the use of special techniques, and a balance of detail with the effective use of rhetoric.

English Composition I (Dual Enrollment) (paired with ENGL 1020)
Grade Level: 11-12 Credit: 1 ENGLISH REQUIRED
Block Course Number/Projected Times:
40G01H30 / Varies
Singleton Course Number/Projected Times:
Not offered as Singleton
Early Post-Secondary Opportunity: Northeast State ENGL 1010
Prerequisite: Students earning a final grade of A-B in English 11 CP or encouraged to consider enrolling in
Dual Enrollment English. Minimum ACT English sub-score of 18 and reading sub-score of 19. Students who have not
taken the ACT and had their score reported to DB by May will be dropped from Dual Enrollment classes.
Composition I introduces expository writing with particular emphasis on critical thinking and argumentation. Successful
students master the entire writing process, including research techniques for the production of a formally documented
paper. With successful completion of this course, students will earn 3 credit hours from Northeast State. This course is an
approved course for the Tennessee Board of Regents and Northeast State’s General Education Core and is designed for
transfer. This course will count as an English elective. There is a fee involved with this course.

English Composition II (Dual Enrollment) (paired with ENGL 1010)
Grade Level: 11-12 Credit: 1
Block Course Number/Projected Times:
40G01H31 / Varies
Singleton Course Number/Projected Times:
Not offered as Singleton
Early Post-Secondary Opportunity: Northeast State 1020
Prerequisite: Completion of Composition 1 ENGL 1010 with appropriate GPA.
Composition II focuses on effective expository writing techniques through reading, analyzing and interpreting short fiction,
drama, poetry, and non-fiction. Critical thinking, argumentation and logic are emphasized. With successful completion of
this course, students will earn 3 credit hours from Northeast State. This course is an approved course for the Tennessee
Board of Regents and Northeast State’s General Education Core and is designed for transfer. This will count as the English
12 requirement for graduation. There is a fee involved with this course.

Students may enroll in the following courses in addition to their four required ENGLISH ELECTIVES
English courses. Elective courses may not be substituted for any of the four
required courses.

ACT
Grade Level: 11-12 Credit: 1
Block Course Number/Projected Times:
2FG25H00 / Fall-Senior
2SG25H00/ Spring-Juniors
Singleton Course Number/Projected Times:
Possible singleton offering if need dictates.
Early Post-Secondary Opportunity: None
Prerequisite: Desire to improve ACT score
This course is designed for students wanting to improve ACT scores or that have not met college ready benchmarks.
This course will encompass focusing on deficiencies and introducing strategies to assist students in meeting educational
ACT goals. Students will be given subject specific items on which to focus in order to improve overall performance on
the ACT.

Senior Transition
Grade Level: 12 Credit: 1
Block Course Number/Projected Times:
21G25H00 / Fall Semester
Singleton Course Number/Projected Times:
Not offered as singleton
Early Post-Secondary Opportunity: None
Prerequisite: This is not an intervention or remedial class. A minimum of a 19 composite ACT is required.
This course will focus on maximizing support and providing resources and skills to not only get to college but to complete
college. This course is designed to address the needs and interests of all seniors as they prepare for the next steps after
graduation. It will emphasize the college process, self-assessment and self-direction, current issues, team building,

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