This is a flexible instructor-led credit recovery English 12 course. Instructors regularly interact with students and provide assistance and feedback on work. This course covers English 12 concepts for credit recovery. Students may work at their own pace to complete the course; students may take up to 20 weeks to complete the course.
This course will concentrate on three areas of study: literature, language, and writing. Our study of literature will concentrate on British Literature and will include short stories, poetry, nonfiction, and a self-selected novel. Students will increase their writing and language skills by working on improving vocabulary, grammar, and written communication. Writing assignments include: reflective writing, persuasive writing, and a comparison essay. All materials are online. There is a self-selected novel that students will find locally at their school or public library.
Please note that this course is an abbreviated course. Therefore, the course does not cover a full year’s curriculum with the same depth that is covered in a year-long course. Credit recovery courses require approximately 40 total hours of work for a 0.5 credit course and 80 total hours for a 1-credit Credit Recovery course. In addition, if the student is taking this course for credit recovery or initial credit, it is strongly advised that you check with the student's school to confirm that the topics covered (see course syllabus) match those required by the school. You may also want to confirm with the school the process for receiving credits, which may involve an assessment administered separately by the school.
Successful completion of English 11
This course requires students to obtain a copy of a certain text. Details provided in the Additional Requirements field of this course description.
Students will need to obtain a copy of one of the texts listed at the bottom of the course syllabus for use in Week 23. These texts are available at many school or local libraries or for purchase online for a small fee.
Students who plan to transfer credit from VHS Learning to their full-time high school should check with their school to confirm they will accept the credits before registering for a VHS Learning Credit Recovery course.