Honors English I

Honors English I

Course #: 050118 (honors)

Credit: 1

The outcomes of this course are aligned with the Core Learning Goals, Expectations, and Indicators of Learning to be assessed on the High School Assessment Program. Students learn the various elements of literature through their study of poetry, drama, the novel, short stories, and selections of non-faction. Research and writing activities focus on using the writing process to write effectively in academic, social, and personal situations. Integrated grammar study will help students to understand and use basic grammatical concepts and skills in their speech and writing. Students will earn one high school credit upon successful completion of this course.

Students enrolled in Honors English I are expected to:

Learn

Abstract concepts
Content beyond the essential outcomes
At a faster and more detailed pace
Independently and collaboratively
Through questioning, problem solving, investigating, and exploring

Manage

A more demanding workload
Multiple tasks
Personal learning goals
Above grade-level work

Demonstrate

Effective work and study habits
Responsibility and organization
An unusual attention and interest span
Higher level thinking skills • Initiative and motivation
High quality completion of assignments
A deep understanding of content
Refined reading and writing ability
The ability to apply learned content to new situations
Leadership skills
Above average achievement throughout the course

Awarding Credit for High School Courses Completed in Middle School

Effective September 2001, students shall receive credit for high school courses completed in middle school. The full high school curriculum shall be taught in these courses, and all required county or state assessments shall be given to the students at the time the course is taken. The student’s grade in these courses shall become part of their high school transcript and shall be part of the student’s high school Grade Point Average calculation. However, at the request of a parent, student or teacher, the principal may withdraw a student up to the end of the first semester (18 weeks) with no grade appearing on the permanent record. Students who are withdrawn after the first semester shall receive a grade of WP (Withdraw-Passing) or WF (Withdraw-Failing). Students who successfully complete Honors English I shall receive one high school credit.