English & Communications
The major goal of the Department of English and Communication is to assist students in their development as articulate, effective speakers and writers of English, and to foster in them an appreciation of classic and contemporary literature.
Four units of language arts credit are required to complete the language arts requirement. Additional credits may be selected to meet college entrance requirements, career goals, or interests. In grades nine through eleven, students may choose from a small group of courses which have been designed to respond to a variety of needs of students at each grade level. In addition, students in these grade levels may also concurrently enroll in some electives: journalism, speech, drama, radio, television, and humanities. In twelfth grade, students must elect from a large group of courses, including an Expression course and a Literature course. Students may also elect additional Language Art courses.
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All students interested in enrolling in English I Honors at Downers Grove North or South:
District 99 requires all students interested in English I Honors placement to complete a writing prompt. The process should take approximately 50 minutes. The students may choose to attend one of the following sessions:
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Wednesday, November 30, South High – Room C364 – 4:00-5:00 p.m.
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Saturday, December 3, North High – Room 349 – 9:00-10:00 a.m.
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Thursday, December 8, South High – Room C364 – 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Students do not need to pre-register; they should just report to the assigned room on the day they choose. We ask that students bring loose-leaf paper and a writing utensil. Click HERE for more information.