English 9-One-Year Course #07201 Open to Grade: 9 Prerequisite: None Description: At the beginning level of high school English, students will develop skills in higher order reading comprehension and critical thinking through an in-depth study of literature including literary analysis, language usage and writing, speaking and listening, and academic research.  The difference between English 9 and subsequent English courses lies in the length, complexity, sophistication, and range of source materials.

English 9 Honors-One-Year Course #07202 Open to Grade: 9 Prerequisite:Recommendation from eighth-grade teacher and honors-level score on writing assessment to be given in spring. Description: This is a rigorous, college-preparatory literature survey course whole content differs from English 9 in terms of the depth and scope of works studied.   Literary works from several countries and many authors will be studied.   During the fall term, poetry, short stories, and a variety of writing strategies will be taught.  During the spring term, plays, novels, non-fiction, and research will be emphasized.  Students must maintain a "B" average to continue in this course, or to be recommended for English 10 Honors, for their sophomore year.   Students will be required to use available technology for essays and research. Summer Reading List 2005

English 10-One-Year Course #07211 Open to Grade: 10 Prerequisite: English 9 or English 9 Honors Description: At the second level of high school English, students will develop and apply skills in higher order reading comprehension and critical thinking through an in-depth study of literature including literary analysis, language usage and writing, speaking and listening, and academic research.  The difference between English 10 and subsequent English courses lies in the approach to and the emphasis on literary components, and in the length, complexity, sophistication and range of source materials.

English 10 Honors-One-Year Course #07212 Open to Grade: 10 Prerequisite: English 9 Honors with an "A" average or English 9 Honors with a "B" average and English 9 Honors teacher recommendation. Description: This is a rigorous, college preparatory literature survey course whose content differs from that of English 10 in terms of the depth and scope of work related to literature studied.  Literary works from several countries and authors may be studied.  During the fall term, poetry, short stories, and a variety of writing strategies will be taught.  During the spring term, plays, novels, non-fiction, and research will be emphasized.  Students must maintain a "C" average to continue this course; they must maintain a "B" average to progress to English 11 Honors. Summer Reading List 2005

English 11-One-Year Course #07231 Open to Grade:11 Description: During the third year of high school English students will continue to develop and apply skills in higher order reading comprehension and critical thinking through an in-depth study of literature including literary analysis, language usage and writing, speaking and listening, and academic research.  The difference between English 11 and subsequent English courses lies in the approach to and the emphasis on literary components, and in the length, complexity, sophistication and range of source materials.

English 11 AP-One Year Course #07237 Open to Grade: 11 Prerequisite: Grade of "A" in English 10 Honors, teacher recommendation, and completion of summer reading work. Description: Through reading a variety of primarily non-fiction works of the 20th century, students will learn to read and understand complex texts and write prose that effectively communicates their aims to mature readers.  Students will learn to recognize the aims and modes of discourse, to understand the relationship between structure and purpose, and learn to employ these aims and modes in their own writing.   This course is designed to prepare student for the Advanced Placement Examination in language and composition   administered by the college board.  Students required to take English 12 or English 12 AP to meet high school graduation and four year college admissions requirements.

English 12-One Year course #07251 Open to Grade: 12 Prerequisite: English 11 Description: This is a British literature survey course covering the Anglo-Saxon period to present with an emphasis on major literary movements and their reflection on growth and development of the English language. Through a close reading of major works of British literature, students will refine their skills in writing, critical reading, speaking, listening, and academic research.

English 12 AP-One Year Course #07252 Prerequisite: English 11 Honors with "A" average, teacher recommendation, and completion of summer reading. Description: A study of English and continental literature from the 16th century to the present.  Students will refine skills in literary analysis, language usage and writing, speaking and listening, and academic research and close reading for meaning and significance.  Regular in-depth discussion.

Creative Writing/English 12 Creative Writing-One Year Course #07254/07240 Open to Grade: 12 Prerequisite: English 1, may be used for English 12 high school requirements  and UC A-F List elective. Description: Class will provide an outlet for creative latent literacy talents.    Students will experiment with and build their skills through their own writings in the major genres of literature with the ultimate goal of publishing a literary magazine.

Senior Project Seminar-Required For Graduation #00035 Open to Grade: 12 Prerequisite: none Description: The senior project is going to be the culminating event of Lancaster High School students to help prepare them for life as a responsible citizen.  Each of three major components of the project: the research paper, the project, and the oral examination will be assessed to ensure rigor and relevance have been met.  Students in their senior year find a mentor in their field of interest, will conduct research, will produce a research paper, and produce their own project.  Students will submit required components and give an oral presentation to a panel of community judges.

Reading Skills-One-Year Course #07517 Open to Grade: 9 Prerequisite: Score at grade 5.0 or below on nationally formed test. Description: Reading skills is designed to help students with diagnosed reading proficiencies reach a minimum proficiency reading level.  All instruction will be based on the specific needs of the learner and will be consistent with the sample reading curriculum contained in Every Child a Reader: The Report of the California Reading Task Force.  Emphasis will be placed on program that combines skills development with literature and language-rich activities.

English Language Learners (ELL) - Level 1/Beginning #02297 Open to Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Prerequisite: Previous placement in an ESL or ELL program or assessment by Lancaster High School staff. Description: This is for students whose primary language is not English and who score a 1 (0-61%) on the Language Assessment Survey (LAS).  Level 1 ELL addresses student's needs in self-esteem, adjusting to American culture, comprehension, speaking, and acquiring skills in reading and writing Standard American English.

English Language Learners (ELL) – Level 2/ Intermediate #02298 Open to Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Prerequisite: Previous placement in an ESL or ELL program or assessment by Lancaster High School staff. Description: This is for students whose primary language is not English and who score 2 or 3 (62%- 81%) on the Language Assessment Survey (LAS). Level 2 ELL addresses students needs to continue developing comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing Standard American English. Content area concepts will be introduced at this level.

English Language Learners (ELL) - Level 3/Advanced #02299 Open to Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Prerequisite: Previous placement in an ESL or ELL program or assessment by Lancaster High School. Description: This This is for students whose primary language is not English and who score a 4 (82%-91%) on the Language Assessment Survey (LAS).

Journalism/English 12 Journalism-One-Year Course #07291/#07244 Open to Grades: 10, 11, 12 Prerequisite: Application, recommendation by previous teacher, and interview with LnHS instructor. (May be repeated for credit) Description: Designed for students who have a talent in writing.  Fall semester will include intensive study issues affecting journalists: libel, freedom of the press, student publication laws, interviewing techniques, newspaper ethics, and public relations/advertising fundraising.  Spring semester students will publish a newspaper.

Reading for Pleasure-One-Year Course #07510 Open to Grade: 12 Prerequisite: none Description: This course provides students with an opportunity to read books of their own choosing and either take a test or write a report for credit.  Credit is also given for class participation.

Speech/English 12 Speech-One-Year Course #07261/#07248 Prerequisite: none Description: Speech consists of two parts.  Part one is speech, and debate methology.   The second part enables the teacher to use storytelling as primary means for educating students in speech, literature, creative writing, historical research, drama, self-esteem, and team building.  The finished product will be an oral presentation.   The students will gain poise and self-confidence through polishing and performance of presentations

Yearbook/English 12 Yearbook-One-Year Course #07293/#07250 Prerequisite: By application with grade of "B" average or better in English, recommendation by eighth grade English teacher for incoming 9th graders and interview by instructor. Description: Designed for students who have demonstrated talent in writing.   Involves all factors of producing a yearbook including planning, advertising, layout design, reporting, and computerized desktop publishing with a wide variety of software.