Nixa High School Course Description Book 2024-2025 (3) - Flipbook - Page 26
ENGLISH IV - 531
1 Year = 1 Credit
PR
Grade Level: 12
English IV builds on the skills addressed in English III. Students will read, discuss, and
analyze a variety of British and world literary genres and relate the literature to historical
and social contexts. The composition process (prewriting, mapping/outlining, drafting,
revising, and peer editing) will be emphasized to prepare students for college-level
writing. This class is recommended for students who plan to attend a two or four-year
college. NCAA Approved Course
Prerequisites: Successful completion of English III
TECHNICAL ENGLISH - 536
1 Year = 1 Credit
PR
1 Year = 1 Credit
PR DC AP
Grade Level: 12
This class is designed for students whose career path is directly into military, trade
apprenticeship, work force, etc. The course will focus on teaching communication,
reading, and writing skills that will help students as they enter the workforce. In order to
reach this goal of providing work force ready skills this course has been developed in
cooperation with career tech educators. This course is NOT NCAA Approved
Prerequisites: Recommendation Only
AP/DC LITERATURE & COMPOSITION - 566
Grade Level: 12
Optional College Est. Fee: $210
Optional AP Exam Est Fee: $94
AP/DC Literature and Composition emphasizes the development of critical reading,
writing, and thinking skills through the lens of reading, analyzing, and writing about
imaginative literature (fiction, poetry, drama) from various periods and exploring how
they reflect social values and ethics. Through close reading, discussion, and critical
analysis, students will be asked to consider a work’s structure, style, and themes, as well
as its use of figurative language, imagery, and symbolism. Students will also deepen their
understanding of the way writers use language purposely and improve their own
compositional skills. Students should be prepared to work independently. Students may
earn English 200 dual credit upon successful completion of first semester and English
289 upon completion of second semester. This class is recommended for students who
plan to attend a four-year college. NCAA Approved Course
Dual Credit Prerequisite: ACT composite score of 21 (ACT must be taken before enrolling in
September), ACT English score of 19, and a 3.0 GPA
PR
DC
AP
VC
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Dual Credit
Advanced Placement
Virtual Course
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