American Classics H
| Length | Semester |
|---|---|
| Credit type | Weighted |
| Teacher(s) | Mr. Halter, Mr. Hernandez, others? |
American Classics H is a course in the English Upper Rotation, currently (as of the 2024-2025 school year) taken by juniors and seniors. It alternates with World Classics.
Course Catalog Description
This honors course uses the works of major American writers such as Fitzgerald, Steinbeck, and Morrison as the source of studying composition and literature as well as American thought, culture, and values. As a required course, it includes a particular emphasis on instruction in reading and writing. One semester of this course or American Literature is required for graduation.
• Homework Expectation: Surveyed students reported 2-3 hours per week
• This class is an Honors course
Books
Generally, teachers of English classes can choose which books they teach from a class-dependent list. These are some of the books available to American Classics H classes:
- The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
- Sula by Toni Morrison
- The Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger
- The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck
- The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne
This list is incomplete; you can help by expanding it.
Should I sign up for this class?
This class is a difficult English class which requires you to have a high level of writing and argumentation skills. Only take this class if you want to really stretch your English skills. Although the experience will differ by teacher, most of the teachers for this class have high expectations of students. Note that Mr. Hernandez and Mrs. Weymouth are currently using EBG grading for this class, so your grade may be lower than you want at first.