CORSICANA HIGH SCHOOL

 English 1 Pre-AP is not a normal English classroom. The major expectation in your first two years of high school English on an advanced level is to prepare yourself for college level coursework, beginning in your junior year of high school. 

In order to accomplish this, we must cram a lot of reading and writing into two years. In high school Pre-AP classes, there is more reading and writing, period.  There is no intent to scare anyone away from this class, but it is essential to understand that there is a necessary time commitment to reading, independent study, and writing. The good news is that the teachers give intensive practice so you can receive assistance and feedback.

Some reading will be completed outside of class, and there will be homework. Maintaining a schedule and completing your assignments on time will be necessary for passing the course. If you have difficulty completing an assignment, or if there is a concept that you don't understand, tutorials will be given on a regular basis to receive small group feedback from your teacher. It is so important that you ask questions when you fail to understand a concept or lesson; it is difficult for us to know otherwise.

Don't be afraid of being wrong:In fact, think differently! Think outside the box. The most insightful discussions come from one person who dares to think differently. Begin that, starting now.