OLSH

English

051 – GRAMMAR SKILLS
Credit - .25
Freshman
Standard Grading

This course reinforces the use of proper grammar and provides the tools for students to improve their writing skills. Students learn to identify parts of speech, distinguish parts of a sentence, recognize various types of phrases and clauses, and properly apply punctuation and capitalization techniques. The class meets 5 days out of 6 for one quarter. Required for all freshmen.

010 – ENGLISH I
Credit - 1.00
Freshman
Standard Grading

This course is required of all freshmen and has an average level of difficulty. Course work includes a survey of the four genres of literature (poetry, short story, novel, drama), grammar, vocabulary, and paragraph composition.

015 – HONORS ENGLISH I
Credit - 1.00
Freshman
AP/Honors Grading

This course may be substituted for English I based on the following criteria: above-average critical thinking, verbal, and writing skills. Course work includes a survey of the genres of literature. Advanced analysis of texts and composition are stressed. Placement into this class is by invitation only and is dependent upon the student’s placement test scores and a timed writing exam. Summer reading is required.

020 – AMERICAN LITERATURE
Credit - 1.00
Sophomore
Standard Grading

American Literature is required of all sophomore students and has an average level of difficulty. Course work centers on an awareness of American literary heritage. This includes composition, vocabulary, and grammar development.

021 – HONORS AMERICAN LITERATURE
Credit - 1.00
Sophomore
AP/Honors Grading

This course may be substituted for American Literature and is for students who display a love of and facility for the careful study of major American authors. Analytical and critical writing is stressed. Honors American Literature is a course intended for those who have completed English I or Honors English I with above-average competency in literature appreciation, grammar, and composition. Placement is dependent on teacher recommendation and an A average in English. Summer reading is required.

030 – BRITISH LITERATURE
Credit - 1.00
Junior
Standard Grading

British Literature is required of all junior students. The course introduces students to the historical tradition of British writers. It has an average level of difficulty and includes composition, vocabulary and writing development.

038 – AP BRITISH LITERATURE
Credit - 1.00
Junior
AP/Honors Grading

This course may be substituted for British Literature. Students must be recommended for this course by their English teacher and have an A average in their previous English course. Advanced Placement British Literature requires above average ability, and demands achievement in composition and literary interpretation. It is designated as a SCHOLAR course, which means students earn 3 college credits in composition issued by La Roche College. Summer reading is required.

040 – WORLD LITERATURE
Credit - 1.00
Senior
Standard Grading

This course is required of senior students and introduces a broad spectrum of plays, novels, short stories, poetry, and essays from around the world. It has an average level of difficulty. It also includes the study of vocabulary, grammar, and composition, along with a strong research component. Students are required to complete a major research paper and a senior project.

041 – SCHOLAR WORLD LITERATURE
Credit - 1.00
Senior
AP/Honors Grading

This course may be substituted for World Literature. Students must be recommended by their English teacher and have an A average in their previous English class. SCHOLAR World Literature surveys the literature of the world with intense focus on critical thinking and writing skills. It is designated as a SCHOLAR course which means students can earn 3 college credits in Humanities from La Roche College. Teacher recommendation required. Summer reading is required.

060 – READING 9
Credit - 1.00
Freshman
Standard Grading

This course is required of all freshmen not enrolled in a foreign language. Students work to improve their reading and study skills for content classes. Study includes an emphasis on finding main ideas, context clues, comprehension, vocabulary skills, and study skills. Placement depends on teacher recommendation and reading test results of placement test.

070 – JOURNALISM
Credit - .25
Sophomore, Junior, & Senior
Pass/Fail Grading
Elective

This course is an elective and open to sophomore through senior students with approval of course instructor. It provides basic instruction in journalism and newspaper feature writing. It offers hands-on experience in production of a monthly newspaper and public relations activities. Attention is given to organizational skills and meeting deadlines. The only seniors who may take this course are editors of the school newspaper.

071 – FORENSICS/SPEECH/DEBATE
Credit - .25
All students
Pass/Fail Grading
Elective

This course is an elective and open to all students with approval of course instructor. It provides basic instruction in communication and public speaking while introducing students to competitive speech. It offers hands-on experience in dramatic interpretation, informative speech and Forensic debate formats.

072 – SOCIAL JUSTICE IN FILM
Credit - .25
Sophomore, Junior, & Senior
Pass/Fail Grading
Elective

Students will view a variety of films, which explore various social justice issues. Research and reflection will support and foster discussion of the Felician values and personal responsibility. Students will be graded through an assortment of projects and assessments as well as on participation.

073 – READING DRAMA
Credit - .25
Sophomore, Junior, & Senior
Pass/Fail Grading
Elective

Students will read a variety of classic plays and explore their theatrical capabilities through round table dramatic reading sessions. Students will be graded through an assortment of projects and assessments as well as on participation.

082 – MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS
Credit - 1.00
Senior
Standard Grading
Elective

This is an elective course and has an average level of difficulty. Students study different forms of communication and types of media from newspapers to film, as well as the effects of mass media on our culture. Students must be approved by the English Department.

090 – PEER HELPERS
Credit - .25
All students
Pass/Fail Grading
Elective

This program is open to students recommended by the faculty and approved by the CORE (Student Assistance Program) Team. Students are required to attend a one-day summer training and meet once a week during the school year. Peer Helpers must be available to their peers, and visit local elementary schools to discuss high school life and any issues students may be facing at their school.

093 – STUDENT GOVERNMENT
Credit - .25
All students
Pass/Fail Grading
Elective

The purpose of Student Government is to promote school spirit, encourage and enable service, and ensure that students are an integral part of the school community. This program is open to students who have been elected to the Student Government. Positions include: president, vice president, secretary/treasurer; directors and assistant directors of OLSH Affairs, Pepletics, and WCHR/Public Relations. In addition, there are representatives for each grade equal to the number of homerooms. Class officers are not a part of Student Government.

098 – YEARBOOK
Credit - 1.00
Sophomore & Senior
Standard Grading
Elective

This elective course is open to all students interested in working on the school yearbook. Students acquire knowledge of various aspects of creating and publishing a yearbook. They have opportunities to use their creative talents in photography, designing pages, and writing articles and captions. Students must be highly motivated and able to work well with others. Extracurricular time is a requirement, especially for section editors.

099 – WCHR TALENT
Credit - .25
Sophomore, Junior, Senior
Standard Grading
Elective

This course is an elective open to sophomore through senior students with approval of the instructor. This course will train students to be broadcast news reporters, with instruction in journalistic writing as well as on-screen deportment (i.e. proper clothing, hair, eye movement, etc.) It will also provide instruction in the four fundamental functions of broadcast media (information, education, entertainment, and advertising/evaluation) and how specific subject matters are chosen to be featured and broadcasted. These students will appear as the news talent for WCHR, the OLSH broadcast news station.