Septima P. Clark Corporate Academy

     This course is designed for students who exhibit at least an average level of verbal proficiency and who wish to improve their skills in speaking and in the related areas of listening, composing, and reasoning.

     This course is based on the South Carolina Curriculum Standards for Reading/English/Language Arts, Grade 10. Tenth grade students continue to develop skills in language through a sustained study of classical and contemporary literature. They can explain the similarities and differences in literary structure and imagery as well as universal themes from literature of different cultures. Students continue to synthesize, analyze, and critique reading selections and build an extended and specialized vocabulary. Students also become competent at interpreting, comparing/contrasting, analyzing, and applying information from printed consumer materials. Student writings include expositions and demonstrate ideas that are elaborated through word choice, vivid descriptions, and complex dialogue. They will critique professional and peer writing and utilize these analyses to refine their personal style.

     This course is based on the South Carolina Curriculum Standards for Reading/English/Language Arts, Grade 12. Twelfth grade students continue to extend their study of classical and contemporary literature through increasingly sophisticated readings. They flourish as independent readers continuing to negotiate meaning and extending their vocabulary through an even wider range of texts. Students understand the major literary forms and themes of British literature. They learn to explain how imagery and figures of speech appeal to the reader's senses and experiences. They compare and contrast traditional and contemporary poets and dramatic elements of plays. Students write in a variety of genres and evaluate their work for effectiveness. They are able to synthesize and apply information from other sources to support their own writing. They effectively gauge the impact of their communication on the intended audience.

  This course is designed for students who wish to study the culture and literature of various minority populations. While primary emphasis is on African-American literature, students will also study the culture and literature of various minority populations including American Indian and Hispanics. Readings will come from several literary genres: poetry, drama, short story, and novel. While reading, writing, and critical thinking will be the primary focus; students will also have hands-on experiences with the food, arts, and crafts of the culture. This course does not satisfy the English 1, 2, 3, 4 requirements for a high school diploma.

     This course is designed for students of average and above average verbal ability who are highly motivated to improve writing skills. Course requirement includes journal writing, recollections, poetry, drama, and fiction. Students will be required to be self-directed on independent projects and be able to work in small groups revising and editing.

     This course is designed for capable career or college-bound students who are interested in an opportunity to gain competence in journalism.

     This course is designed for capable career or college-bound students who wish to increase their competence in journalism.

     This course is designed to expose students to the major theatrical periods and to the major dramatic literature and acting styles. Theater and production principles are studied.

     This course is designed for students who exhibit at least an average level of verbal proficiency and who wish to improve their skills in speaking and in the related areas of listening, composing, and reasoning.