English
The English Department considers the first two years a core curriculum for all students. The core curriculum includes the basics in writing, grammar, and literature. After the first two years of English are completed, each student takes elective courses. Student enrollment in these elective courses is subject to a combination of teacher recommendation and student choice.
- Students should demonstrate through writing and literature, an understanding of critical thinking skills.
- Students should be able to research, compose, and edit their written work using the technology available to them.
Faculty
Pam Schumacher - Acting Department Chair
Barb Cadell
Elaine Laws
Rusty Parker
Courses offered
| Grade 9 | Grade 10 | Grade 11 | Grade 12 |
| Honors English 1 | Honors English 2 | Composition 1 | Composition 1 |
| English 1 | English 2 | Composition 2 | Composition 2 |
| Intermediate English 1 | *Honors Process of Composition 2 | Advanced Writing | |
| *Honors Intro to Literary Studies | American Literature | ||
| American Literature | *Honors Intro to Short Fiction | ||
| Literature for Americans | English Literature | ||
| M.A.S.H. | M.A.S.H. | ||
| *Intro to Film Studies | |||
| *Honors Advanced Strategies of Rhetoric & Research | |||
| Speech Communication |
*1-8-1-8 College Credit offered through St. Louis University
SUMMER READING PROGRAM
Seniors enrolled in
Introduction to Short Fiction
Senior Book:
The Brothers Karamozov
by Fyodor Dostoyevsky
Your grade for the summer reading assignment will be based on the following criteria:
- Active participation in class discussions
- Objective test
- Response essay
If you have any questions, contact Ms. Cadell at bcadell@althoff.net
Juniors enrolled in
Process of Composition
Junior Book
My Antonia by Willa Cather
Your grade for the summer reading assignment will be based on the following criteria:
- Participation in class discussion
- Objective test
- Essay response
If you have any questions, contact Ms. Cadell at bcadell@althoff.net
Sophomores enrolled in
Honors English 2
Sophomore Book:
Life of Pi by Yann Martel
Your grade for the summer reading assignment will be based on the following criteria:
- An objective test
- Discussion questions
- An essay
If you have any questions, contact Mr. Parker at rparker@althoff.net
Freshman enrolled in
Freshman Honors English
Freshman Book:
Castaway Kid by R.B. Mitchell
Your grade for the summer reading assignment will be based on the following criteria:
- A general quiz
- Participation in class discussion
- Answering questions
If you have any questions, contact Mrs. Pam Schumacher at pschumacher@althoff.net
Books are available at the following locations:
Belleville Public Library
The Vineyard
6500 West Main Street
Belleville
Borders
Fairview Heights
Barnes and Noble
Fairview Heights
Mrs. Pam Schumacher's Class Links
Honors Freshman English