English
The Como Park English Department is dedicated to providing a rigorous, academic environment that encourages students to become independent learners and critical thinkers in all aspects of the language arts:
- Reading
- Writing
- Speaking
- Listening
English Registration Options
9th Grade:
- English 9
- English 9 —Accelerated
10th Grade:
- English 10
- English 10 —Accelerated
- AP English Language and Composition
- Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation and A or B in previous English
11th Grade:
- English 11
- AP Literature and Composition
- Prerequisites: A or B in previous English
- AP Language and Composition
- Prerequisites: A or B in previous English
- CIS Writing Studio
- Prerequisites: 11th or 12th grade, teacher recommendation, 3.0+ g.p.a., and top 50% of graduating class
- Dual Credit Course: 4 SPPS English credits and 4 University of Minnesota elective credits
12th Grade:
- English 12
- AP Literature and Composition
- Prerequisites: A or B in previous English
- AP Language and Composition
- Prerequisites: A or B in previous English
- CIS Introduction to Literature
- Prerequisites: 12th grade, teacher recommendation, A or B in previous English, top 20% of graduating class
- Dual Credit Course: 4 SPPS English credits and 4 University of Minnesota English credits
- CIS College Writing / Critical Reading
- Prerequisites: 12th grade, teacher recommendation, A or B in previous English, top 20% of graduating class
- Dual Credit Course: 4 SPPS English credits and 4 University of Minnesota English credits
- CIS Writing Studio
- Prerequisites: 11th or 12th grade, teacher recommendation, 3.0+ g.p.a, and top 50% of graduating class
- Dual Credit Course: 4 SPPS English credits and 4 University of Minnesota elective credits
Courses for elective credit only:
- Public Speaking
- Film Studies
- Creative Writing
- Broadcast Journalism