Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions of students and parents.
What does it take to do well in English?
Being conscientious and hard-working, always turning in the assignments on time. If a student just makes the effort to do the work and understand the concepts and the stories, he cannot fail. Lack of effort, however, never pays off.Back to Top
Being conscientious and hard-working, always turning in the assignments on time. If a student just makes the effort to do the work and understand the concepts and the stories, he cannot fail. Lack of effort, however, never pays off.
What are the requirements for getting into AP English?
Seniors have an opportunity to be a part of an AP (Advanced Placement) Literature and Composition class. This class offers reading and writing assignments on a college level. This English Literature and Composition class challenges senior high school students to read and analyze in depth novels, short stories, poems, and expository prose that are classified as works of literary merit. Students are required to write critical extended analyses explaining in detail their understanding and interpretation of the reading assignments. Students will learn to write on a college level. This class has been approved by the National College Board. In May the students are eligible to take an AP exam that will allow college credit if a score of 3, 4, or 5 is attained.Back to Top
Seniors have an opportunity to be a part of an AP (Advanced Placement) Literature and Composition class. This class offers reading and writing assignments on a college level. This English Literature and Composition class challenges senior high school students to read and analyze in depth novels, short stories, poems, and expository prose that are classified as works of literary merit. Students are required to write critical extended analyses explaining in detail their understanding and interpretation of the reading assignments. Students will learn to write on a college level. This class has been approved by the National College Board. In May the students are eligible to take an AP exam that will allow college credit if a score of 3, 4, or 5 is attained.
How can I get on the yearbook and newspaper staff?
Journalism is an elective that is available for junior and senior and now sophomore students. Students who elect to take journalism will automatically become a part of the yearbook staff. We welcome hard-working students who are self-starters who are creative. Journalism is now offered during the spring semester.Back to Top
Journalism is an elective that is available for junior and senior and now sophomore students. Students who elect to take journalism will automatically become a part of the yearbook staff. We welcome hard-working students who are self-starters who are creative. Journalism is now offered during the spring semester.