English

Welcome to the English Department

The English Program requires the successful completion of concentrated study in language, literature, composition, and communication.  Students are required to pass the State Regents Examination in order to earn a JJHS diploma.  Students who have not passed this exam upon entering their senior year will be offered Academic Intervention Services (AIS) to help them prepare for the exam.

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11th Grade

12th Grade

All students in grade 12 are required to take one full credit of English.  The following guidelines may be helpful as you make your choices:

  • Some students will want to enroll in two of the semester-length courses being offered.  These courses are designed to appeal to the interests of seniors while at the same time providing the kinds of college preparatory experiences that are essential for seniors.

  • The AP Literature and Composition and AP Language and Composition courses are offered to those students wishing to study at the college level.

  • Modern American Culture and Senior Research Seminar in Environmental Education offer students the opportunity to explore contemporary culture (MAC) and issues related to the environment (Research Seminar) in two ways.  Both courses are comprised of academic study and internships and field research.  A student seeking a combination of college level reading and writing and hands-on experiences may find that one of these courses fits his or her needs. 

 The opportunity to enroll in more than one credit of English in grade 12 will be contingent upon enrollment and available staff. 

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