You are already aware that success in all of your school subjects depends on your ability to read, speak, and write well.  If you plan to attend a college or technical school, both your chance of passing (entrance and scholarship examinations) and your success in completing a course of study depend on your skill in English.  If you plan to get a job or go into business after high school, your success in getting, keeping, and advancing in a job depends on your ability to communicate effectively.  It is essential therefore, that you choose courses carefully.


List of Courses

Credit Requirements for Graduation: 

1 credit Exploring English or Accelerated English
1 credit Comprehensive English 10 
1/2 credit American Dream or American Heritage
1/2 credit Communications course option
1 additional elective credit in English

Balanced Literacy Framework

Introduction

Great Authors and Literary Works:  Human beings have produced a rich treasury of great writing.  The language arts standards do not specify a list of authors or works that must be read by all students.  What is most important is students learn to read well and read enough to meet their various needs and interests, they have opportunities to read quality literature, and they love to read.

Connectedness:  Finally, although the domain of language arts is divided into six sets of standards for focus and clarity, these divisions, in the classroom and in practical use of the language, are artificial.  To use media, one must read or listen.  To write, one must acquire knowledge by reading, listening, and viewing.  To do research, one must read.  To communicate in any form, one must know how the language works.  Most performance standards expect students to achieve a level of proficiency in more than one content standard.  Moreover, since all communication has content, the language arts standards are closely connected to Wisconsin's Model Academic Standards in other subjects.

Non-Discrimination Policy
All students attending Sun Prairie Area School District schools may participate in educational programs and activities, including career and technical education, regardless of sex, color, religion, profession or demonstration of belief or non-belief, homelessness status, sexual orientation, or emotional, physical, mental or learning disability. The District shall provide appropriate educational services or programs for students who have been identified as having a handicap or disability, regardless of the nature or severity of the handicap or disability. (SPASD Policy JB)