MISSION STATEMENT for ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS

The study of English Language Arts in the Pittsford Central School District cultivates literate citizens who think critically, write clearly, communicate effectively, and read with understanding and appreciation.                                       

As a result of participating in the PCSD English Language Arts program, through reading, writing, speaking, and listening, graduates will effectively and independently …

• comprehend a range of texts and media;
• communicate ideas while responding to varying demands;
• generate questions and seek answers through critical analysis of text and media;
• seek understanding of themselves and others;
• embrace lifelong learning and reading for enjoyment;
• develop a critical eye and appreciation for the written word.
   
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Faculty

Mrs. Anne-Marie Ark
anne-marie_ark@pittsford.monroe.edu
/webpages/aark

Mrs. Kathryn Curtis
kathryn_curtis@pittsford.monroe.edu
/webpages/kcurtis

Mrs. Jude Dietz, Department Leader, District English/Language Arts Standards Leader
jude_dietz@pittsford.monroe.edu
/webpages/jdietz

Mr. Thomas M. Doeblin
thomas_doeblin@pittsford.monroe.edu
/webpages/tdoeblin

Mrs. Erin Khuns
erin_khuns@pittsford.monroe.edu
/webpages/ekhuns

Ms. Kelli Loucks (Hawryschuk)
kelli_loucks@pittsford.monroe.edu
/webpages/kloucks

Mr. Matthew Lindstrom
matthew_lindstrom@pittsford.monroe.edu
/webpages/mlindstrom

Mrs. Anne Muoio
anne_muoio@pittsford.monroe.edu
/webpages/amuoio

Ms. Sarah Nazarian
sarah_nazarian@pittsford.monroe.edu
/webpages/snazarian

Mrs. Kristin O'Dell
kristin_o'dell@pittsford.monroe.edu
/webpages/kodell

Courses

Course Descriptions
Elective Course Descriptions

Tenth graders may register for one and a half units of English per academic year.

Eleventh and twelfth graders may register for two units of English per academic year.

 Students in grade 10 may select from the following electives to take in addition to their full-year English classes:

Creative Writing

Theater Arts

Public Speaking

 Students in grade 11 may select from the following electives to take in addition to their full-year English classes:

Creative Writing

Theater Arts

Mass Media and Society

Public Speaking 

GRADE TWELVE ENGLISH OFFERINGS

Full Year Courses

AP Literature and Composition

English 12 Honors: Survey of British Literature Honors

Students may also select from among the electives listed below. As each is a single-semester course, a student must take two to fulfill his or her senior English requirement. Students may take more than two, but should be enrolled in an English class during both semesters of their senior year.

NEW YORK STATE BOARD OF REGENTS EXAM IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS

All students must pass the New York State Regents exam in English Language Arts (Common Core). The three-hour exam is administered at the end of the eleventh grade year. It contains twenty-four multiple-choice questions on readings, one source-based argumentative essay, and a shorter text analysis.