ENGLISH 9 (♦♦ or ♦♦♦)
RISING WOLF ENGLISH 9 - (Year-long course in semester block)
Credit 1; Year; Grade 9
Description:  This course focuses on establishing a foundational knowledge of language, literacy, and communication skills and is required for graduation. Units of study include: impromptu speaking, multicultural short stories, argumentative writing, research writing, poetry, grammar, novel study (Lord of the Flies), Shakespearean play study (Romeo and Juliet), and expository speaking. 

ENGLISH 10 HONORS (♦♦♦)
Credit 1.0; Year; Grade 10
Prerequisite:  English instructor’s signature
Summer Reading:  The summer reading assignment will be posted on the school website.
Description:  This course combines the objectives of the English 10 Speech class and the English 10 Language class into a full year course. Topics will be explored in greater depth than standard classes, will cover more material, and will focus on writing and speaking skills and knowledge expected of college bound students. English 10 Honors is part of the advanced English Honors program which culminates in the English 11 and 12 AP courses.

ENGLISH 10 LANGUAGE (♦♦ or ♦♦♦)
Credit 0.5; Semester; Grade 10
Description:  This course focuses on writing, reading, analyzing literature and understanding the structure of the English language. Composition places special emphasis on expository, persuasive, and research writing. The major works of literature for the course include the play Julius Caesar by Shakespeare and the novel To Kill a Mockingbird.

ENGLISH 10 SPEECH & MEDIA (♦♦ or ♦♦♦)
Credit 0.5; Semester; Grade 10
Description: This course focuses on developing speaking, listening, and media literacy skills. While emphasizing public speaking, this course also covers interpersonal and group communication. Speeches include impromptu review, extemporaneous and original oratory.

COMPOSITION (♦♦ or ♦♦♦)
Credit 0.5; Semester; Grade 11
Description:  This course emphasizes writing as a process and focuses on journal writing, expository writing, argumentative, persuasive and research writing. Objectives include demonstrating knowledge and competent performance in writing through organization, effective use of language, fluency, mechanical soundness, proper command of grammar and usage, avoiding plagiarism, and effective communication of ideas to audiences. Students also practice the type of writing required on the SAT and ACT writing assessments.

AP ENGLISH LANG AND COMP (♦♦♦)
Credit 1.0, Year; Grade 11
Prerequisite:  English 10 Honors recommended and English instructor’s signature
Summer Reading:  The summer reading assignment will be posted on the school website.
Description:  This course follows the AP curriculum and prepares students for the AP Language and Composition exam in May. Students will focus on becoming skilled readers of non-fiction prose written in a variety of periods, disciplines, and rhetorical contexts, and in becoming skilled writers who compose for a variety of purposes. Both their writing and reading will analyze the interactions among a writer’s purposes, audiences, expectations, and subjects as well as the way conventions and the resources of language contribute to effectiveness in writing. Students also practice the type of writing required on the SAT and ACT writing assessments. (counts toward 1 of 2 required literature options to graduate)

AP ENGLISH LIT AND COMP (♦♦♦)
Credit 1.0; Year; Grade 12
Prerequisite:  English 10 Honors, and AP Language and Composition (English 11) recommended AND English Instructor’s signature.
Summer Reading:  The summer reading assignment will be posted on the school website
Description: This course follows the AP curriculum and prepares students for the AP Literature and Composition exam in May.  The course builds an in-depth awareness of the ways in which language is used effectively in literature and in student writing.  Literature study will emphasize critical reading and analysis of a wide variety of world literature of many time periods and genres.  Stress in student writing will be on research writing and on in-class essay responses to literature as a means of demonstrating competence in interpretation of literature and literary Techniques. (counts toward 1 of 2 required literature options to graduate)

CREATIVE WRITING (♦♦ or ♦♦♦)
Credit 0.5; Semester; Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Description:  A multi-genre introduction to the process and techniques of creative writing guided by frequent writing exercises, both short and long, to motivate and refine students’ writing. This course is workshop-oriented, meaning that students will read and respond to each other’s writing of creative non-fiction, fiction, and poetry.

DEBATE WORKSHOP (♦♦ or ♦♦♦)
Credit 0.5; Semester; Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Description:  This course presents the student with opportunities to compose and deliver a variety of different types debates and to learn the skills of argumentation, research, evidence analysis, argumentation, and informal logic. Objectives include demonstrating knowledge and competent performance in speaking and debating.  Debates may include Policy Debate, Public Forum Debate, Legislative Debate and Lincoln-Douglas Debate.  Students may take this course more than once with a Speech  teacher's signature.
*Speech and Debate electives do not meet NCAA core requirements.  Please see page 10 of registration handbook for more information.

SPEECH WORKSHOP (♦♦ or ♦♦♦)
Credit 0.5; Semester; Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Description:  This course presents the student with opportunities to compose and deliver a variety of different types of public speeches to learn the skills of argumentation, research, evidence analysis, and informal logic. Objectives include demonstrating knowledge and competent performance in speaking and debating.  Speeches may include Impromptu Speaking, Extemporaneous Speaking, Original Oratory, Informative (Expository), Memorized Public Address, Dramatic Interp, Humorous Interp, Program Interp and Duo Interp.  Students may take this course more than once with a Speech teacher's signature.
*Speech and Debate electives do not meet NCAA core requirements.  Please see page 10 of registration handbook for more information.

*Theatre electives do not meet NCAA core requirements. Please see page 10 of registration handbook for more information.

INTRODUCTION TO ACTING (♦♦ or ♦♦♦)
Credit 0.5; Semester; Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Description:  The foundational class for all acting classes. A variety of theatre exercises along with scene work will be used to develop the skills needed for character portrayal.  Students will study the technical aspects of theatre. Reading, viewing, and analyzing plays will be used to develop an understanding of the discipline required for theatre and to develop an appreciation for theatre as an art.  Objectives include demonstrating knowledge and competent performance of theatrical arts concepts and skills.  Students will explore the use of body, voice, and mind (feelings) in the development of character portrayal. This is a gateway course to upper-level theatre courses.

GTV: FILM PRODUCTION SEM 1 & SEM 2 (♦♦ or ♦♦♦)
Credit 0.5; Semester; Grades 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite:  Intro to Acting OR Speech Workshop OR Debate Workshop OR Waiver from GTV Instructor
Description: GTV combines journalism, marketing and acting into a lab environment.  The students in class will create film segments for the announcements including trailers, small films and documentaries.  Sketch performances, vocal work, acting for camera and editing will be included.  Note: Students may take this course more than once with a Theatre teacher’s signature.

ACTING AND STAGE PRODUCTION (♦♦ or ♦♦♦)
Credit 0.5; Semester; Grades 9 (Sem 2 only), 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Intro to Acting or Instructor’s Approval
Description: Students will further develop their character portrayal skills and discipline required of the actor. A variety of monologue and ensemble performances, along with experiences to assist the actor in analyzing a script and understanding the role of the actor in the production process will be used to further instill the concept of theatre as an art. Objectives include demonstrating knowledge and competent performance of theatrical arts concepts and skills. Students will participate in a Wolfpack Theatre Company production utilizing class time to produce a show. Note: Students may take this course more than once with a Theatre teacher’s signature.

ADVANCED ACTING ENSEMBLE (♦♦ or ♦♦♦)
Credit 0.5; Semester; Grades 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Acting & Stage Production or Acting & Film Production
Description: Students further develop their skills in the dramatic arts by becoming a member of a play producing company. Student-produced and directed productions are performed as a part of the GHS theatre season. Objectives include demonstrating knowledge and competent performance of theatrical arts concepts and skills. This course is  designed for a student to take more than one time. Note: Students may take this course more than once with a Theatre teacher’s signature.

THEATRE ARTS (♦♦ or ♦♦♦)
Credit 1.0; Year; Grades 10, 11, 12
Description:  This course combines and explores the implementation of the technical and design aspects of theatre production.  The course includes design and construction in set, lights, sound, costumes, props and publicity besides being the “keeper of the theatre”. Objectives include demonstrating knowledge and competent performance of theatre arts concepts and skills.
Note: Students can take this course more than once with Theatre teacher’s signature.