Looking towards Weeks 6 and 7 and Next Year's English Classes

Hello All!

I've updated the calendars with the tentative plan for the next 2 weeks.  Yes, those are tests coming up.  Yep, presentations, too.  You can do it.  I believe in you.

We need to talk about next year's placement.  Moving up from our World Literature classes, you have 3 options.

1. On Level American Literature -- your standard 11th grade literature class that is a requirement for graduation with an EOC.
2. AP Language -- the Advanced Placement course that focuses on the language of English that includes what you need for your American Lit requirement for graduation and an EOC.  If you pass the AP test in the spring, it counts for college credit.
3. AP American Studies -- the year long Advanced Placement courses that combines AP US History and AP Language with American Literature in an A day/B day class that discusses the documents from American History for both their literary and historical merits.  It counts as your American Lit graduation requirement as well as your American History requirement.  You will take the American Lit EOC and for each AP Test you pass in the spring, it counts for college credit.

Please talk over your placement desires with your families and be prepared to let me know what you wish to be placed in next week.  AP classes are a lot of work, but if you're willing to do the work, they are worthwhile endevours.  

Parents, if you have any questions or specific requests, please email me and let me know.

Happy Friday!