Jasper Place High School English Department

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The purpose of the high school English program is to assist students to acquire the skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to meet the everyday requirements of life, and to deepen their understanding and appreciation of literature. Proper program selection assists students in reaching this goal. It is very important to consult with the English teacher or the English Department Head if students are uncertain about a program choice. Generally, if students have encountered difficulty with reading and writing throughout junior high school, they should enrol in the 10-2, 20-2, 30-2 program. Those who have higher achievement should enrol in English 10-1, 20-1, 30-1. The Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) English courses are suited for students with excellent grades in Language Arts 9 who want to enrol in a rigorous, in-depth, academic English program.