English Language Arts
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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 …
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comprehend a range of texts and media;
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communicate ideas while responding to varying demands;
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generate questions and seek answers through critical analysis of text and media;
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seek understanding of themselves and others;
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embrace lifelong learning and reading for enjoyment;
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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/aarkMrs. Kathryn Curtis
kathryn_curtis@pittsford.monroe.edu
/webpages/kcurtisMrs. Jude Dietz, Department Leader, District English/Language Arts Standards Leader
jude_dietz@pittsford.monroe.edu
/webpages/jdietzMr. Thomas M. Doeblin
thomas_doeblin@pittsford.monroe.edu
/webpages/tdoeblinMrs. Erin Khuns
erin_khuns@pittsford.monroe.edu
/webpages/ekhunsMs. Kelli Loucks (Hawryschuk)
kelli_loucks@pittsford.monroe.edu
/webpages/kloucksMr. Matthew Lindstrom
matthew_lindstrom@pittsford.monroe.edu
/webpages/mlindstromMrs. Anne Muoio
anne_muoio@pittsford.monroe.edu
/webpages/amuoioMs. Sarah Nazarian
sarah_nazarian@pittsford.monroe.edu
/webpages/snazarianMrs. Kristin O'Dell
kristin_o'dell@pittsford.monroe.edu
/webpages/kodellCourses
Course Descriptions
Elective Course DescriptionsGRADE
HONORS
REGENTS
9
English 9 Honors
English 9
10
English 10 Honors
English 10
11
English 11 Honors
OR
AP Language and Composition
English 11
12
English 12 Honors: Survey of British Literature
OR
AP Literature and Composition
Various Electives
Ninth graders may register for one unit (one full-year course) of English per academic year.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
Single Semester CoursesStudents 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.
Humanities
Public Speaking
Contemporary English
Theater Arts
Studies in Modern Literature
Film as Literature
Creative Writing
Mass Media and Society
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.
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Summer Reading Information
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