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New English classes for 2019-20 school year (Part 3 of 3)

May 29th, 2019


Part 1 of 3: Committed to Academic Excellence

Part 2 of 3: Q&A on English curriculum overhaul

Part 3 of 3: New English curriculum

Valley Lutheran High School is underdoing an exhaustive curriculum redesign heading into next school year in an effort to better prepare its students.

The new curriculum will focus on developing students who are more well-rounded with an emphasis in not only writing and reading, but also in speaking.

Here’s a look at the new curriculum:

Current Course New Reading Courses New Writing Courses
English 1 Transitional Reading Transitional Writing
English 2 Introduction to Literature Introduction to Research
English 3
Literature Seminar (Theme-based)
  • Mythology
  • War
  • Coming of Age (Growing up)
  • Monsters
  • Fantasy
  • Faith
Students select one of the above themes.
 Introduction to Language and Composition
English 4
Literature Seminar (Theme-based)
Students may take another of the themes (see above) or take an Advanced Literature Seminar
 Research Seminar
Elective Courses Interpersonal Communication Creative Writing
Year long courses which may be selected during the junior and/or senior years as an alternative to the two semester courses listed above.
  • Advanced Placement English Language and Composition (2018-19, 2020-21, etc.)
  • Advanced Placement English Literature and Composition (2019-20, 2021-22, etc.)
The Saginaw Valley Lutheran High School Association, operating Valley Lutheran High School, admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin, and physical handicap to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national and ethnic origin, genetic information, and physical handicap in administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic or other school administered programs.