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English...
Department
Philosophy
The acquisition and understanding of the English language is
essential to all students of McNicholas High School. The ability to
form meaningful and effective communication in both the written and
spoken word is vital to all members of a Christian community. The
English Department of McNicholas has the unique responsibility of
helping students enhance those language skills which are imperative
to a productive member of society. Students who are confident in
these skills will be better able to deal with the challenges and
complexities of the modern world. The English Department hopes to
expand the capacities of the human intellect and encourage students
to be critical thinkers, perceptive and sensitive to their
surroundings. Christian values will pervade the teaching of
language and literature in an attempt to deepen in students a desire
to live their Christian faith.
Department Goals
Based on the above
philosophy, the courses offered by the English department will
enable students to:
~develop skills necessary for effective verbal and written
communication
~effectively communicate ideas and appreciate ideas communicated by
others
~perceive literature as a form of communication speaking to them
today in their lives
~deal critically and creatively with ideas expressed in
literature/writing
~make connections to literature and apply the values of literature
to their own lives
~gain a better understanding of self and others through reading and
writing
~exchange ideas, listen perceptively, discuss vigilantly
~develop writing skills and use the conventions of grammar in
speech and writing
~expand vocabulary, both oral and written
~expand interests and reach the fullest potential through the
English Language
The following
additional goals have been established by the English Department
Faculty
for the 2007-2008 school year:
~maintain consistency in expectations in all levels, department
awareness
~examine literature curriculum at all grade levels
~keep grammar skills a priority
~continue to encourage more reading and improve students' reading
perspective
~continue to maintain high academic standards
~improve Interwrite skills for classroom instruction
~develop opportunities for incoming freshman
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