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Educational Program
2019-2020
Putnam High School
152 Woodstock Avenue
Putnam, CT 06260
860-963-6905 –phone
860-963-6911 – fax
7:00 am – 3:30 pm
Principal: Mrs. Jacqueline Vetrovec
Assistant Principal: Mrs. Suzanne Sansoucy
School Counselor: Mr. Chad Alder
School Counselor: Ms. Courtney Prendergast
1
1Mission Statement
Putnam High School is a dynamic community with the
privilege and obligation to transform students into
motivated learners who have the knowledge, skills and
behaviors to thrive in a competitive global arena.
2
2CORE VALUES, BELIEFS, AND LEARNING EXPECTATIONS
Putnam High School is a dynamic community with the privilege and obligation to transform students
into motivated learners who have the knowledge, skills, and behaviors to thrive in a competitive arena.
Putnam High School Values:
Respect – Behavior and language that is considerate and appreciative of others, self and property.
Responsibility – Being trustworthy, dependable and reliable while making good decisions.
Community – Working together while playing an individual role.
Integrity – Doing the right thing without being instructed to do so even if the act is unnoticed.
Putnam High School 21st Century Learning Expectations
Academic:
The Putnam High School student…
1) Reads actively and critically
2) Communicates effectively in speech and writing
3) Works individually to achieve goals
4) Works collaboratively to achieve goals
5) Researches, analyzes, evaluates, and synthesizes information to solve problems
6) Uses technology appropriately throughout the learning process
Civic and Social
The Putnam High School student…
7) Demonstrates personal and civic responsibility
8) Makes positive contributions within the school and community
9) Respects, promotes, and celebrates diversity
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3To All Parents and Students,
In February, you will begin scheduling courses for the 2019/2020 school year, and the process
will conclude in June. We are tremendously proud of the opportunities which exist at Putnam
High School. We continue to add and modify our existing program so you are provided a top
notch educational experience which prepares you for whatever path you choose to take after
graduation. This Program of Studies summarizes our academic policies, graduation
requirements and a summary of the courses we will be offering for the 2019/2020 school year.
Please review the Program carefully and use it as a guide to help you make your academic
decisions.
Our Mission Statement at Putnam High School clearly reminds us that our school is a dynamic
community with the privilege and obligation to transform students into motivated learners who
have the knowledge, skills, and behaviors to thrive in a competitive global arena. It is critical to
keep this in mind when selecting your courses for next year. With that being said, we suggest
that you build the strongest possible academic foundation that you can, not only for college,
but more importantly for life itself. High school is a unique opportunity—one that allows you to
explore new interests, learn valuable skills, test yourselves in new ways, and prepare
yourselves for future success.
We cannot stress enough that it is important to seek the advice of your teachers, your parents
and your counselors as you make course choices. Be mindful of your own interests and create
a program for yourself that balances rigor and challenge with some time for reflection and
some chances to participate in the many opportunities we offer outside the classroom. At
PHS, we offer advanced placement courses, multiple world language courses, art courses and
are expanding course options in English language arts and health. Taking the time to read this
letter and the Program of Studies will provide a context for the choices you will be making.
Sincerely,
Jacqueline Vetrovec
Principal
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4TABLE OF CONTENTS
Letter from the Principal ..................................................................................................................4
Diploma Requirements ....................................................................................................................6
Levels of Courses ....................................................................................................................... 6 - 7
Grading ............................................................................................................................................7
Rank and GPA ........................................................................................................................... 7 - 8
Required Courses .............................................................................................................................8
Alphabetical Listing of Courses............................................................................................... 9 - 10
College and Career Pathways ................................................................................................ 11 - 12
Course Descriptions:
Business/Technology...................................................................................................... 13 - 18
English ............................................................................................................................ 19 - 23
Fine Arts ......................................................................................................................... 23 - 26
Healthcare Science .................................................................................................................27
Mathematics ................................................................................................................... 28 - 32
Physical Education & Health.......................................................................................... 32 - 33
Science............................................................................................................................ 33 - 37
Social Studies ................................................................................................................. 37 - 40
Support Courses.............................................................................................................. 40 - 43
World Languages............................................................................................................ 43 - 47
Statement of Nondiscrimination ....................................................................................................48
Grievance Procedure ......................................................................................................................48
5
5SCHOOL SCHEDULE
Putnam High School is a fully accredited four-year high school (grades 9 – 12), with a schedule of 7
periods per day, each class meeting every day for 50 minutes.
The school year at Putnam High School is divided into two semesters. During each semester the
student is required to enroll in 7 courses of which 6 must be academic. Study hall enrollment is
available at one per semester.
DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS
A course that meets every day for one semester is worth ½ credit. Most courses meet for two
semesters and are therefore worth one credit. With certain exceptions noted in this guide, ½ credit is
earned upon successful completion of each half of a two-semester course. No credit is given for a course
which has already been passed and is being repeated, with the following exceptions: Academic Lab,
Academic Support, Band, Chorus, Piano and Physical Education and Fitness for Life.
Graduates through 2022 must earn 24 credits to receive a Putnam High School diploma.
Graduates 2023 and beyond must earn 25 credits to receive a Putnam High School diploma.
24 Credit Diploma 25 Credit Diploma
4 credits in English 9 credits in Humanities
3 credits in Mathematics 9 credits in STEM
3 credits in Science 1 credit in PE and Wellness
3 credits in Social Studies 1 credit in Health & Safety Education
1 credit in the Arts/Vocational Education 1 credit in World Language
1 credit in a computer course 1 credit in Mastery-based Diploma Assessment
1 credit in Physical Education 3 credits in Electives
½ credit in Health
7 ½ credits in electives
In addition to successfully earning required course credits, a student must complete their student
portfolio entry requirements. Students must demonstrate achievement of our school’s nine learning
expectations while attending high school, including the completion of 20 hours of community service.
LEVELS OF COURSES OFFERED
At Putnam High School, courses are offered on four levels: advanced placement, honors, college
prep and skills. The primary difference between levels is that of breadth and scope of coverage and pace
of instruction. A pupil is guided to select courses on his/her strengths and weaknesses. A pupil should
take into account future goals, individual interests, previous achievement, and willingness to study in the
general area. Standardized test scores and previous grades will also be used to determine appropriate
levels.
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6AP Level: Courses offered at this level are college Advanced Placement and are designed for the
student who is highly motivated and demonstrates a high degree of interest in the subject area. The May
Advanced Placement examination must be taken. College credit may be obtained based on the exam
grade and specific college requirements.
Honors Level: Courses offered at this level are designed for the above average student with a high
degree of interest and a willingness to study in the subject area.
College Prep Level: Courses offered at this level are designed for the average student who
demonstrates an interest in the subject area.
Skills Level: Courses offered at this level are designed to meet the needs of students who require
additional support or skills in a specific subject area.
Pupils can expect homework assignments daily regardless of course level.
GRADING
There are two marking periods per semester. There is a semester exam at the end of each semester.
Credits are assigned after each semester. The semester grade is computed by combining 40% for the
first marking period, 40% for the second marking period and 20 % of the semester exam. Mandatory
progress reports are issued and mailed eight times per year.
It is the policy of the Board of Education that a grade in a high school College Prep, Honors class or
an Advanced Placement class is given added weight for purposes of calculating grade point average and
determining class rank. The administration has developed and published a formula for calculation of
grade point average and class rank reflecting the weighted grading system. The High School Principal
shall ensure that parents are notified of this policy. It is currently described in the High School Student
Handbook. The weighted grading procedure is not to be used in the determination of Honor Roll
eligibility.
GPA CALCULATION, WEIGHTED GRADES, AND CLASS RANK
A student’s grade point average, or GPA, is calculated by taking the students’ earned grade in all
completed courses, adding the quality points based on the designated difficulty of the course, and
dividing this sum by the career weights.
When the average of a student’s earned grades is calculated with no quality point adjustment, it is
called a simple GPA. However, Putnam High School offers courses on four levels. In order to
differentiate between the four levels and encourage students to take more challenging courses, a
weighted GPA system is also used. In this system, courses are weighted on the basis of difficulty.
Skills courses carry no quality points. College Prep courses receive one quality point, Honors courses
receive 6 quality points and Advanced Placement courses receive 11 quality points.
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7Class rank is established using weighted GPA’s. Since Putnam High School accepts grades from
other schools in calculating GPA’s, there is no minimum enrollment time required for a student to
receive a class rank. However, in order to be recognized as class valedictorian (class rank: 1) or
salutatorian (class rank: 2), a student must have been enrolled at Putnam High School for a total of two
years by the time of graduation.
COURSES REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION
Graduates through 2022
ENGLISH
Four credits of English are required for a Putnam High School Diploma. Please note that
Advanced Placement English classes can be taken either the Junior or Senior year in no particular
order.
SOCIAL STUDIES
Three credits are required in Social Studies for a Putnam High School diploma. One credit must
be earned in United States History and one-half credit in Civics.
SCIENCE
A total of three credits are required for graduation.
HEALTH
One-half credit required for graduation.
MATHEMATICS
A total of three credits are required for graduation.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
One credit is required for graduation. Physical education may be taken each year even after one
credit.
COMPUTERS
One credit in a combination of courses that utilize the computer is required for graduation.
THE ARTS OR VOCATIONAL EDUCATION
One credit is required for graduation. These courses include music, visual arts, business, and
technology.
The courses required for graduation for students graduating in 2023 and beyond are still to be
determined.
8
8Note: Individual programs of study should be developed after consultation with your school counselor,
consideration of standardized test scores, future plans, and parental approval.
ALPHABETICAL LISTING OF COURSES
BUSINESS/TECH FINE ARTS
AutoCad 1 (CP) Band (CP, H)
Blueprint Reading (CP) Chorus (CP, H)
Business Law (CP) Crafts (CP)
Communication & Information Digital Photography I (CP)
Technology 1 (CP) Digital Photography II (CP)
Communication & Information Drawing 1 (CP)
Technology 2 (CP) Drawing 2 (CP)
Financial Accounting (CP) Music Technology I (CP)
Introduction to Business (CP) Painting (CP)
Introduction to Engineering (CP) Piano (CP)
Marketing 1 (CP) Portfolio Preparation (H)
Marketing 2 (CP) Pottery 1 (CP)
Microsoft Office 1 (CP) Pottery 2 (CP)
Microsoft Office 2 (CP)
Personal Finance (CP)
Robotics (CP)
Video Production 1 (CP) HEALTHCARE SCIENCE
Video Production 2 (CP) Investigations in Health Careers (CP)
Web Design 1 (CP) Medical Terminology (CP)
Workplace Readiness (CP)
Workstudy (SK)
MATHEMATICS
ENGLISH Applied Math – Ess of Economics (CP, H)
Brit Lit/Shakespeare (CP) Calculus-AB (AP)
Composition (H) Consumer Math (CP)
Contemporary Literature (CP) Finite (CP)
ELL-1, ELL-2, ELL-3 (SK) Integrated Math (SK)
English 1 (CP, H) Integrated Math Course 1 (CP, H)
English 2 (CP, H) Integrated Math Course 2 (CP, H)
English 3 American Lit (CP) Integrated Math Course 3 (CP, H)
Integrated English (SK) Manufacturing Math (CP)
Language & Composition (AP) Pre-Calculus (CP, H)
Literature & Composition (AP) Probability & Statistics (CP)
Multi-Cultural Literature (CP) Statistics (AP)
Myths & Movies (CP)
Senior Communications (H)
**Bolded courses may be eligible for QVCC or ECE credit.
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9ALPHABETICAL LISTING OF COURSES
PHYS. ED & HEALTH SUPPORT
Fitness for Life (CP) Academic Lab (SK)
Health (CP) Academic Support (SK)
Health II (CP) Assistive Technology (SK)
Physical Education (CP) Language Skills (SK)
Math Concepts (SK)
Reading (SK)
SCIENCE STC Transition (SK)
Astronomy (CP) Writing & Comprehension I (SK)
Biology (AP) Writing & Comprehension II (SK)
Biology (CP, H)
Botany (CP)
Chemistry (AP)
Chemistry (CP, H)
Environmental Science (AP)
Environmental Science (CP)
Forensic Science 1 (CP) WORLD LANGUAGE
Forensic Science 2 (CP) French Cultures, Connections
Human Anatomy & Physiology (CP) and Comparisons (SK, CP)
Oceanography (CP) French 1 (CP, H)
Physics (CP, H) French 2 (CP, H)
French 3 (CP, H)
French 4 (CP, H)
Russian 1 (CP, H)
SOCIAL STUDIES Russian 2 (CP, H)
Civics (CP, H) Spanish Cultures, Connections
European History (AP) and Comparisons (SK, CP)
Lost Civilization (CP, H) Spanish 1 (CP, H)
Psychology (CP, H) Spanish 2 (CP, H)
Sociology (CP, H) Spanish 3 (CP, H)
US Government (AP) Spanish 4 (CP, H)
US History (AP)
US History (CP, H)
World Religions (CP, H)
World Since 1914 (CP, H)
10
10College and Career Pathways 2019-2020
11College and Career Pathways 2019-2020
12PUTNAM
PUTNAM HIGH
HIGH SCHOOL
SCHOOL 2019
2019 - 2020
- 2020 PROGRAM
PROGRAM OF OF STUDY
STUDY
Courses in this section are grouped by department. (In the event of limited space, preference will
Course:
be given APfollowing
in the LANGUAGE order:&Grade
COMPOSITION
12, 11, 10, and 9.)
#1106/1107 Level: AP, 1 credit
Length: Full Year BUSINESS - TECHNOLOGY Open to Grades: 11, 12
Prerequisites: English 1 and English 2 and teacher recommendation
Course: AUTOCAD I reading for this course MUST be completed.
Summer
#1660 Level: College Prep, ½ credit
Course Description:
Length: Semester This course revolves around the development
Open to Grades:of9,academic
10, 11, 12writing as well as
a survey of
Prerequisite: NoneAmerican authors. While focusing on contemporary and classic American pieces of
writing, students will explore how authors attempt to persuade audiences. Through fiction,
visuals,
Course poetry, essays,
Description: speeches,
The class and other types
is an introductory CADofcourse
nonfiction,
wherestudents
studentswill startlearn
would to see
thehow the
world communicates. The intent of this course is to prepare students for taking
techniques of generating graphic images with computers. Topics that students would learn a mandatory A.P.
Language
include: and of
overview Composition exam given
CAD technology, in May.
computer Passinghardware/software
technology, this strenuous test could allow the
descriptions
students to receive college credits.
and requirements, file manipulation and management, two and three-dimensional geometric
construction, symbol library creation, dimensioning, scaling, sectioning, plotting, detail and
assembly drawing including tolerance studies. Students would have the opportunity to earn high
school credit along with receiving credit from Quinebaug Valley Community College (QVCC).
Course: AP LITERATURE & COMPOSITION
#1108/1109 Level: AP, 1 credit
Length: Full Year Open to Grades: 11, 12
Prerequisites: English
Course: BLUEPRINT READING 1 and English 2 and teacher recommendation
#1641 Summer reading for this course MUST be completed.
Length: Semester Level: College Prep, ½ credit
Course Description:
Prerequisite: None The emphasis of this courseOpen is totosharpen
Grades: student analytical
9, 10, 11, 12 and close
reading skills and to develop college level writing skills. This course focuses on a diverse world
literature multi-genre curriculum. A required summer reading assignment will be evaluated at
the beginning
Course Description:of This
the course. The course
is an initial intent of this course
in blueprint is to prepare
reading. students
It includes the for
studytaking
of a
mandatoryprojection.
orthographic AP EnglishTopics
Literature examlines
include givenand
in May. Passing
their uses, this strenuous
auxiliary test couldviews,
views, sectional allow the
student to receive college credits.
basic and special dimensioning, dimensioning practices for holes, chamfers, angle, tapers,
keyways diameters, radii, and geometric tolerancing. Students would have the opportunity to
earn high school credit along with receiving credit from Quinebaug Valley Community College
(QVCC).
Course: MULTI-CULTURAL LITERATURE
#1167 Level: CP, ½ credit
Length: Semester Open to Grades: 12
Prerequisites: Three
Course: BUSINESS LAW years of English
#1612 Level: College Prep, ½ credit
Course
Length: Description: The purpose of this course is Open
Semester to allow students10,
to Grades: the11,
opportunity
12 to read the
perspectives
Prerequisite: of authors from all over the world. Students will experience literature from multiple
None
backgrounds, numerous authors, and gain appreciation for various cultures. In this course, there
willDescription:
Course be opportunities to read
Through an aintroduction
variety of genres
to lawincluding: poetry,
and the legal shortcomparison
system, stories andofnovels. Texts
criminal
and will
civil show thecontract
law and commonalities and will
law, students differences among
develop the variousand
knowledge cultures. Studentsforwill have
skills necessary
opportunities to respond to the reading through a variety of assignments.
survival in our law saturated society. A day in Putnam Superior Court and Danielson Superior
Court helps students focus on law in today’s world. In addition, the students spend a day visiting
a local correctional facility.
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13PUTNAM HIGH SCHOOL 2019 - 2020 PROGRAM OF STUDY
Course: COMMUNICATION
Course: AP LANGUAGE &&COMPOSITION INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 1
#1630
#1106/1107 Level: AP, 1 credit
Length: Semester
Length: Full Year Level:
OpenCollege Prep, 11,
to Grades: ½ credit
12
Prerequisite: NoneEnglish 1 and English 2 and teacher recommendation
Prerequisites: Open to Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Summer reading for this course MUST be completed.
Course Description: Students will learn the various methods of communication and the
progression of technology
Course Description: Thisas itcourse
relatesrevolves
to current applications.
around Methodsofofacademic
the development communication
writingwill
as well as
include audio,ofvisual
a survey and electronic
American applications.
authors. While Students
focusing will learn Desktop
on contemporary and classicPublishing
American skills.
pieces of
writing, students will explore how authors attempt to persuade audiences. Through fiction,
visuals, poetry, essays, speeches, and other types of nonfiction, students will start to see how the
world communicates. The intent of this course is to prepare students for taking a mandatory A.P.
Language and Composition exam given in May. Passing this strenuous test could allow the
Course: COMMUNICATION
students to receive college credits.& INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 2
#1631
Length: Semester Level: College Prep, ½ credit
Prerequisite: None Open to Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Course: AP LITERATURE & COMPOSITION
Course Description: Students will learn the various methods
#1108/1109 Level: AP, of1 communication
credit and the
progression of technology
Length: Full Year as it relates to current applications. OpenEmphasis will11,
to Grades: be 12
on digital camera
techniques. Students
Prerequisites: will 1also
English and learn
Englishthe2 proper use and
and teacher maintenance of equipment in each of
recommendation
these specific areas. Students
Summer readingwillfor
explore Graphic
this course Communication
MUST be completed. and Desktop publishing and
other forms of printed communication.
Course Description: The emphasis of this course is to sharpen student analytical and close
reading skills and to develop college level writing skills. This course focuses on a diverse world
literature multi-genre curriculum. A required summer reading assignment will be evaluated at
the beginning of the course. The intent of this course is to prepare students for taking a
mandatory AP English Literature exam given in May. Passing this strenuous test could allow the
student to receive college credits.
Course: FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
#1606
Length: Semester Level: College Prep, ½ credit
Prerequisite: None
Course: MULTI-CULTURAL LITERATURE Open to Grades: 11, 12
#1167 Level: CP, ½ credit
Course Description:
Length: Semester This course is designed to demonstrate Open an understanding
to Grades: 12 of the terms,
concepts, practices
Prerequisites: and years
Three Generally Accepted Accounting Principles for corporations. Students
of English
will define the accounting cycle and apply this knowledge to the recording of business
transactions. Students will
Course Description: Theunderstand
purpose of thethis
organization andallow
course is to operations
studentsof the
corporations.
opportunityStudents
to read the
willperspectives
understand ofthe accounting for cash, inventory, accounts receivable,
authors from all over the world. Students will experience literature fromlong term assets,
multiple
liabilities and equity.
backgrounds, Students
numerous will and
authors, be able
gain to recognize for
appreciation andvarious
preparecultures.
financialInstatements andthere
this course,
interpret
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opportunities to read position.
a varietyStudents
of genreswould have the
including: opportunity
poetry, to earn
short stories andhigh school
novels. Texts
credit
willalong with
show thereceiving credit from
commonalities andQuinebaug
differencesValley
amongCommunity College (QVCC).
various cultures. Students will have
opportunities to respond to the reading through a variety of assignments.
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14PUTNAM HIGH SCHOOL 2019 - 2020 PROGRAM OF STUDY
Course: INTRODUCTION
Course: AP LANGUAGE TO &BUSINESS
COMPOSITION
#1608
#1106/1107 Level: AP, 1 credit
Length: Semester
Length: Full Year Level:
Open toCollege
Grades:Prep,
11, ½
12credit
Prerequisite: NoneEnglish 1 and English 2 and teacher recommendation
Prerequisites: Open to Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Summer reading for this course MUST be completed.
Course Description: This course is designed to provide an overall view of the ownership
patterns,
Course structure, and essential
Description: This courseoperations
revolvesof around
business
theorganizations.
development of Students willwriting
academic understand
as well as
the relationship of businessauthors.
a survey of American to society and focusing
While to the individual. Students and
on contemporary will classic
define and apply pieces of
American
standards
writing,of students
ethical behavior in business.
will explore Studentsattempt
how authors will understand howaudiences.
to persuade to make business
Through fiction,
decisions
visuals,and to implement
poetry, management
essays, speeches, and decisions
other typesin of
an nonfiction,
organization. Students
students willwill
startknow
to seethehow the
basic principles
world of marketing,
communicates. Theconsumer behavior,
intent of this coursemanagement
is to prepare techniques
students forincluding
taking a financial
mandatory A.P.
analysis, risk management,
Language and legal
and Composition examprinciples.
given in Students would this
May. Passing havestrenuous
the opportunity to earn
test could allow the
highstudents
school credit alongcollege
to receive with receiving
credits. credit from Quinebaug Valley Community College
(QVCC).
Course: AP LITERATURE & COMPOSITION
Course: INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING
#1108/1109 Level: AP, 1 credit
#1640
Length: Full Year Open to Grades: 11, 12
Length: Semester English 1 and English 2 and teacher recommendation
Prerequisites: Level: College Prep, ½ credit
Prerequisite: IntegSummer
Math Course
reading1, for this course MUST beOpen to Grades: 11, 12
completed.
Integ Math Course 2 and Algebra 2 Concurrently
Course Description: The emphasis of this course is to sharpen student analytical and close
Course Description:
reading skills andStudents
to developwillcollege
be introduced to theskills.
level writing fields This
of engineering through
course focuses on adesign
diverseandworld
graphics and multi-genre
literature comprehensive engineering
curriculum. projects.summer
A required Topicsreading
includeassignment
sketching,will
charts, graphs, at
be evaluated
forces,
the energy, electrical
beginning of thecircuits,
course.mechanisms,
The intent materials testing,ismanufacturing
of this course technologies
to prepare students and a
for taking
fundamentals
mandatory of APengineering economics.
English Literature Students
exam given would
in May. have this
Passing the strenuous
opportunity
testtocould
earn allow
high the
school credit
student toalong with
receive receiving
college credit from Quinebaug Valley Community College (QVCC).
credits.
Course: MULTI-CULTURAL LITERATURE
Course:
#1167MARKETING 1 Level: CP, ½ credit
#1614
Length: Semester Open to Grades: 12
Length: Semester Three years of English
Prerequisites: Level: College Prep, ½ credit
Prerequisite: None Open to Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Course Description: The purpose of this course is to allow students the opportunity to read the
Course Description:
perspectives Marketing
of authors fromI all
provides students
over the world.with the opportunity
Students to explore
will experience marketing
literature from multiple
practices and principles
backgrounds, at the
numerous retail and
authors, andindustrial levels to give
gain appreciation studentscultures.
for various an overview of course,
In this the there
importance of marketing to
will be opportunities in read
the business
a varietyworld. Students
of genres will use
including: the yearbook
poetry, as a and
short stories realnovels.
life- Texts
marketing tool. the
will show By combining
commonalitiesformal marketing
and education
differences amongwith practical
various experience,
cultures. students
Students will have
willopportunities
be prepared for employment
to respond to theinreading
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through further
variety of their studies at the post-secondary
assignments.
level. Students also participate in the manufacturing competition.
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15PUTNAM HIGH SCHOOL 2019 - 2020 PROGRAM OF STUDY
Course: MARKETING
Course: AP LANGUAGE 2 & COMPOSITION
#1615
#1106/1107 Level: AP, 1 credit
Length: Semester
Length: Full Year Level:
Open College Prep, 11,
to Grades: ½ credit
12
Prerequisite: Marketing
Prerequisites: EnglishI 1 and English 2 and teacher recommendation
Open to Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12
Summer reading for this course MUST be completed.
Course Description: Marketing II explores in greater depth marketing practices and principles at
the retail
Course and industrial levels
Description: to giverevolves
This course studentsaround
an understanding of the importance
the development of academicofwriting
marketing
as well as
in the business
a survey of world.
AmericanStudents willWhile
authors. gain practical
focusingmarketing experience
on contemporary andinclassic
leadership positions
American pieces of
on the yearbook staff. Students also participate in the Manufacturing Competition.
writing, students will explore how authors attempt to persuade audiences. Through fiction,
visuals, poetry, essays, speeches, and other types of nonfiction, students will start to see how the
world communicates. The intent of this course is to prepare students for taking a mandatory A.P.
Language and Composition exam given in May. Passing this strenuous test could allow the
students to receive college credits.
Course: MICROSOFT OFFICE 1
#1604
Length: Semester Level: College Prep, ½ credit
Prerequisite:
Course: AP None
LITERATURE & COMPOSITION Open to Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
#1108/1109 Level: AP, 1 credit
Course Description:
Length: Full YearMicrosoft Office I allows the students Opento to
develop
Grades:skills for business and
11, 12
personal use through
Prerequisites: the use
English 1 andofEnglish
the computer lab. The
2 and teacher students will learn the fundamentals of
recommendation
word processing with Summer emphasis
readingonfor
proper technique
this course MUST andbespeed building. Students will learn to
completed.
prepare personal business letters, business letters, memorandums, reports and tables.
Additionally, students will
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introducedoftothis
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earn high school
focuses on credit along
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withliterature
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credit fromcurriculum.
Quinebaug Valley Community
A required summer College
reading(QVCC).
assignment will be evaluated at
the beginning of the course. The intent of this course is to prepare students for taking a
mandatory AP English Literature exam given in May. Passing this strenuous test could allow the
student to receive college credits.
Course: MICROSOFT OFFICE 2
#1605
Length: Semester
Course: MULTI-CULTURAL LITERATURE Level: College Prep, ½ credit
Prerequisite:
#1167 Microsoft Office I Open to Grades:
Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
CP, ½ credit
Length: Semester Open to Grades: 12
Course Description:
Prerequisites: Microsoft
Three years ofOffice II allows the student to develop skills for business through
English
the use of the computer lab. Continued emphasis is placed on technique and building speed.
Students
Coursewill prepare more
Description: complex
The documents;
purpose reports
of this course with
is to endnotes
allow or footnotes
students tables and
the opportunity to read the
complete a simulation using Microsoft Office software. EXCEL will be integrated into assorted
perspectives of authors from all over the world. Students will experience literature from multiple
applications.
backgrounds, numerous authors, and gain appreciation for various cultures. In this course, there
will be opportunities to read a variety of genres including: poetry, short stories and novels. Texts
will show the commonalities and differences among various cultures. Students will have
opportunities to respond to the reading through a variety of assignments.
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PUTNAM HIGH
HIGH SCHOOL
SCHOOL 2019
2019 - 2020
- 2020 PROGRAM
PROGRAM OFOF STUDY
STUDY
Course: PERSONAL FINANCE
Course: AP LANGUAGE & COMPOSITION
#1616
#1106/1107
Length: Semester Level:
Level: AP, 1Prep,
College credit½ credit
Length: Full
Prerequisite: NoneYear Open Open to Grades:
to Grades: 11,11,
9, 10, 1212
Prerequisites: English 1 and English 2 and teacher recommendation
Course Description: Summer reading
Personal for this
Finance is course MUST
designed be completed.
to educate and make students aware of the
economic life skills needed to survive in a global economy. The topics covered in the course
Course
include Description:
banking, taxes,This coursemanagement,
money revolves around the development
credit, risk, resource of academic
management,writing as well as
financial
a survey
security, andofconsumer
American rights.
authors.Students
While focusing
will haveon contemporary
the opportunity andtoclassic American
complete pieces of
a banking
writing, Computer
simulation. students will explore
activities how authors
enhance some of attempt
the topicsto covered.
persuade audiences. Through fiction,
visuals, poetry, essays, speeches, and other types of nonfiction, students will start to see how the
world communicates. The intent of this course is to prepare students for taking a mandatory A.P.
Language and Composition exam given in May. Passing this strenuous test could allow the
students to receive college credits.
Course: ROBOTICS
#1644
Length: Semester Level: College Prep, ½ credit
Course: AP
Prerequisite: LITERATURE & COMPOSITION Open to Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
None
#1108/1109 Level: AP, 1 credit
Length:
Course Full YearThis course will give students the opportunity
Description: Open to Grades: 11,build
to design, 12 and program
Prerequisites: English 1 and English 2 and teacher recommendation
small, mobile robots, both autonomous and radio controlled, using Gears Robotics. Students will
Summer reading
also build a radio-controlled pneumatic course MUST
for this throwing arm onbe completed.
their robot. The course will use a
hands-on and problem-solving approach so that students may also be introduced to related
Course Description:
fundamental The emphasis
concepts such as computerof thisscience,
course programming,
is to sharpen student analytical
mechanics, and close
electronics,
readingofskills
principles and to develop
engineering college
and career level writing
exploration. skills.
Other This course
disciplines focuses
engaged in on
thisa diverse world
class will
literature
include multi-genre
creative curriculum.
design activities, A required
teamwork, summersolving.
and problem reading Students
assignment willalso
should be evaluated
develop at
the beginning of
an understanding of how
the course.
robotics The intent today
is utilized of thisandcourse
whatisthe
to future
prepareholds
students for taking a
for emerging
mandatory
technology andAP EnglishStudents
security. Literature
willexam givenwith
compete in May. Passing this strenuous test could allow the
their robots.
student to receive college credits.
Course:
Course: MULTI-CULTURAL
VIDEO PRODUCTION 1LITERATURE
#1167
#1638 Level: CP, ½ credit
Length:
Length: Semester
Semester Open
Level: to Grades:
College Prep 12
½ credit
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: NoneThree years of English Open to Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Course
Course Description: This
Description: The course
purposewillof this course isstudents
introduce to allow to students the opportunity
the many aspects oftovideo
read the
perspectives
production. of authors
Students will from
learnall overskills
basic the world.
such as Students will experience literaturetaping,
storyboarding/pre-production, from multiple
and
backgrounds, numerous
editing/post-production. authors,this
Through andcourse,
gain appreciation
students willforlearn
various cultures.
the proper In this course,
technique not onlythere
will be opportunities
in relation to readbut
to shooting video, a variety of genres
also with including:
regard to soundpoetry, short stories
and lighting. and novels.
Students Texts
will be
will show
evaluated basedthe commonalities
upon sample videos and differences
relating to suchamong
themesvarious cultures. Students
as documentaries, will have
advertisements,
opportunities to respond to the reading through a variety of assignments.
entertainment, and video journalism. In this class, students will learn basic skills such as
storyboarding/pre-production, recording, and editing/post-production.
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PUTNAM HIGH SCHOOL 2019 - 2020 PROGRAM OF STUDY
Course: VIDEO PRODUCTION 2
#1639
Course: AP LANGUAGE & COMPOSITION
Length: Semester
#1106/1107 Level: College
Level: AP, 1Prep ½ credit
credit
Prerequisite:
Length: FullVideo
YearProduction 1 Open to Grades:
Open 9, 10,
to Grades: 11,11,
1212
Prerequisites: English 1 and English 2 and teacher recommendation
Course Description: Videoreading
Summer Production 2 will
for this focus
course MUSTon studio presentation and learn how to use
be completed.
studio equipment. Students will learn to use professional video cameras, lighting, teleprompter,
and Course
graphicDescription:
generator. This
Students will produce
course revolves aroundvideos that will be
the development broadcastwriting
of academic as morning
as well as
announcements. Studentsauthors.
a survey of American will produce video that
While focusing oncan be broadcast
contemporary andon cableAmerican
classic public access.
pieces of
Students will produce live video for cable public access. Students will produce video
writing, students will explore how authors attempt to persuade audiences. Through fiction, that can be
broadcast
visuals,onpoetry,
cable public
essays,access.
speeches, and other types of nonfiction, students will start to see how the
world communicates. The intent of this course is to prepare students for taking a mandatory A.P.
Course: WEB and
Language DESIGN 1
Composition exam given in May. Passing this strenuous test could allow the
#1618
students to receive college credits.
Length: Semester Level: College Prep, ½ credit
Prerequisite: None Open to Grades: 10, 11, 12
Course Description:
Course: In this course,
AP LITERATURE & students will learn to use a variety of Web Design software to
COMPOSITION
design and/or
#1108/1109 enhance a web page. Students will learn Dream
Level:Weaver and Fireworks software
AP, 1 credit
applications. With
Length: Full Yeareach application, students will be expected Open to
to create
Grades:their
11, own
12 web sites or
use Prerequisites:
the software to enhance
English existing
1 and web
English sites.teacher
2 and The objective of this course is to make students
recommendation
aware of existing Summer
software reading
from basic to advanced
for this applications.
course MUST be completed.
Course:
CourseWORKPLACE READINESS
Description: The emphasis of this course is to sharpen student analytical and close
#1613
reading skills and to develop college level writing skills. This course focuses on a diverse world
Length: Semester
literature multi-genre curriculum. A required summer Level: College
reading Prep, ½ credit
assignment will be evaluated at
Prerequisite: None of the course. The intent of thisOpen
the beginning courseto Grades: 10, 11,students
is to prepare 12 for taking a
mandatory AP English Literature exam given in May. Passing this strenuous test could allow the
Course Description:
student to receiveThis is acredits.
college one-semester course that will give students the skills needed for
exploring careers, resourcing employers, and the knowledge needed to gain employment. The
students will learn how to prepare all documents necessary for employment. In addition, the
topics of teamwork, ethics, diversity, technology, critical thinking skills, and life-long learning
willCourse:
be covered. Using the Internet LITERATURE
MULTI-CULTURAL for securing employment, electronic resumes, and follow up
will#1167
be presented. Students participate in a Junior Achievement Level:Program. Students will also have
CP, ½ credit
the opportunity to attend a career fair sponsored by Day Kimball
Length: Semester Open toHospital.
Grades: 12
Prerequisites: Three years of English
Course: WORKSTUDY
#1910/1911
Course Description: The purpose of this course is to allow students the opportunity to read the
Length: Variableof authors from all over the world. Students
perspectives Level:will
Skills, Variableliterature
experience credit from multiple
Prerequisite: Employed
backgrounds, numerous authors, and gain appreciation Openfortovarious
Grades:cultures.
11, 12 In this course, there
will be opportunities to read a variety of genres including: poetry, short stories and novels. Texts
Course
will Description: Students who and
show the commonalities are employed
differenceshave the opportunity
among of earning
various cultures. high school
Students will have
credit. The student
opportunities to must provide
respond to thedocumentation.
reading throughThe earnedofcredit
a variety can satisfy Art/Vocational or
assignments.
Elective credit requirements. Once the student has provided documentation for sixty work hours,
the student will earn ½ credit. A student can earn a maximum of 1 credit per semester for a
yearly maximum of 2 credits. The student will receive a grade of a P which will not impact their
GPA.
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PUTNAM HIGH SCHOOL 2019 - 2020 PROGRAM OF STUDY
ENGLISH
Course: AP LANGUAGE & COMPOSITION
#1106/1107 Level: AP, 1 credit
Length:
Course: Full Year
BRITISH LITERATURE/SHAKESPEARE – Plays Open and
to Grades:
Poetry 11, 12 the Lens
through
Prerequisites: English 1 and English
of Shakespeare and Company 2 and teacher recommendation
#1166 Summer reading for this course MUST be completed.
Length: Semester Level: College Prep, ½ credit
Course Description: This course
Prerequisites: Three years of English revolves around the development
Open to Grade:of12academic writing as well as
a survey of American authors. While focusing on contemporary and classic American pieces of
writing,
Course students The
Description: will purpose
explore of
how thisauthors
course attempt to persuade
is to provide audiences.
students Through fiction,
with an opportunity to
visuals, poetry, essays, speeches, and other types of nonfiction, students will
challenge themselves with rich and complex texts. The dense, and often unfamiliar, language start to see howof the
world communicates.
Shakespeare’s work allowsThe intent to
students of increase
this course is to
their prepare
usable students for
vocabulary. taking a mandatory
Shakespeare’s intricateA.P.
plotLanguage and Composition
lines also challenge students exam
to readgiven in May.
actively. Rich Passing this strenuous
in symbolism test themes,
and timeless could allow
these the
students to receive college credits.
texts remain ever relevant in today’s society. Students will explore a variety of styles and genres
(including poetry, prose, comedy, tragedy etc.) and spend considerable time comparing and
contrasting original texts to modern versions. Altogether, this course is one that is sure to
increase rigor and provide students with the skills necessary for critical thinking in college and
Course:
the world AP LITERATURE & COMPOSITION
beyond.
#1108/1109 Level: AP, 1 credit
Length: Full Year Open to Grades: 11, 12
Prerequisites: English 1 and English 2 and teacher recommendation
Summer reading for this course MUST be completed.
Course
Course: Description: The emphasis of this course is to sharpen student analytical and close
COMPOSITION
reading
#1146 skills and to develop college level writing skills. This course focuses on a diverse world
literature
Length: multi-genre curriculum. A required summer
Semester reading
Level: Honors,assignment
½ credit will be evaluated at
the beginning of the course.
Prerequisites: English 1 and 2 The intent of thisOpen to Grades: 11, 12students for taking a
course is to prepare
mandatory All
AP students
English Literature exam
entering this given
course in May.
must have aPassing
teacherthis strenuous test could allow the
recommendation.
student to receive college credits.
Course Description: Composition is designed for those students who would like to reinforce and
develop their skills in writing to better prepare themselves for college writing and 21st century
writing skills on an independent level. Students will use the writing process to develop their
Course:
ability MULTI-CULTURAL
to generate LITERATURE
ideas, organize information, develop fluency and voice, and revise and edit
#1167
their writing to publish written pieces for real audiences. Level:
As CP, ½ credit
students progress through the
course, they will keep a portfolio of their writing. This class is designed to12complement Senior
Length: Semester Open to Grades:
Prerequisites: Three years of English
Communication.
Course Description: The purpose of this course is to allow students the opportunity to read the
perspectives of authors from all over the world. Students will experience literature from multiple
backgrounds, numerous authors, and gain appreciation for various cultures. In this course, there
will be opportunities to read a variety of genres including: poetry, short stories and novels. Texts
will show the commonalities and differences among various cultures. Students will have
opportunities to respond to the reading through a variety of assignments.
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PUTNAM HIGH SCHOOL 2019 - 2020 PROGRAM OF STUDY
Course: CONTEMPORARY LITERATURE
#1168Course: AP LANGUAGE & COMPOSITION
#1106/1107
Length: Semester Level:
Level: AP, 1Prep,
College credit½ credit
Length: Full
Prerequisites: Yearyears of English
Three Open Open to Grades:
to Grade: 12 11, 12
Prerequisites: English 1 and English 2 and teacher recommendation
Course Description: Summer reading of
The purpose forthis courseisMUST
thiscourse to expose be completed.
students to modern literature in all
of its forms. Through modern texts, students will increase reading comprehension, analytical
Course
skills, Description:
and personal This course
response. Thererevolves around the development
will be opportunities for studentsof to academic
self-selectwriting
materials as well as
a survey for
appropriate of American
the course authors. While
objectives. focusing
Students willon contemporary
write in a varietyand classicand
of modes American
emphasis pieces of
willwriting,
be placedstudents will explore
on adjusting writing how authors
structure attempt
to suit the ideasto persuade audiences. the
being communicated, Through
purpose fiction,
visuals,and
of writing, poetry, essays, speeches,
the intended audience.and other types
Students of nonfiction,
will demonstrate studentsknowledge
a working will start toofsee
thehow the
world communicates.
conventions The intent
of written English as shownof this course is to and
in self-editing prepare students for
proofreading taking a mandatory A.P.
strategies.
Language and Composition exam given in May. Passing this strenuous test could allow the
students to receive college credits.
Course: ELL-1, ELL-2, ELL-3
#1160/1161 – 1162/1163 – 1164/1165 Level: Skills, 1 credit
Length: Full Year Open to Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12
Course:
Honors AP Teacher
Level: LITERATURE & COMPOSITION
Recommendation
#1108/1109 Level: AP, 1 credit
Length:
Course Full YearThe ELL courses are designed to address
Description: Open the
to Grades:
listening,11,speaking,
12 reading,
Prerequisites: English 1 and English 2 and teacher recommendation
and writing skills of ELL students. Goals include improving oral communication skills,
increasing cognitive Summer reading for
academic this course
language MUST beimproving
knowledge, completed. reading comprehension,
practicing composition, and developing critical thinking skills. ELL-1 is for beginning English
CourseELL-2
speakers. Description: The intermediate
is for early emphasis of English
this course is to ELL-3
speakers. sharpenisstudent analyticalEnglish
for intermediate and close
readingPlacement
speakers. skills and toisdevelop collegeby
determined level
anwriting skills. of
evaluation ThisLAS-Links
course focuses on a classroom
scores, diverse world
literature multi-genre
performance, curriculum. A required summer reading assignment will be evaluated at
and teacher recommendation.
the beginning of the course. The intent of this course is to prepare students for taking a
mandatory AP English Literature exam given in May. Passing this strenuous test could allow the
student to receive college credits.
Course: ENGLISH 1
#1112/1113 – 1114/1115 Level: College Prep, Honors, 1 credit
Length: Full Year Open to Grade: 9
Course:
Honors MULTI-CULTURAL
Level: LITERATUREand required summer reading completed.
8th Grade Teacher Recommendation
#1167 Level: CP, ½ credit
Length:
Course SemesterEnglish 1 provides students with the Open
Description: to Grades:
opportunity 12 think, write, and
to read,
Prerequisites:
discuss Three
critically and years of English
creatively. Students will study literature from a variety of genres and time
periods. Students will have the opportunity to write informal and formal literary analysis,
Course Description:
argumentative pieces, andThe purposeessays.
expository of this course is toofallow
The focus students
this course theimprove
is to opportunity to read
reading and the
st
perspectives
writing of authorsforfrom
skills imperative 21 all over the
century world. Students
learning. All students will will
experience literature
be expected from multiple
to complete a
backgrounds,
variety numerous authors, and gain appreciation for various cultures. In this course, there
of oral presentations.
will be opportunities to read a variety of genres including: poetry, short stories and novels. Texts
will show the commonalities and differences among various cultures. Students will have
opportunities to respond to the reading through a variety of assignments.
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PUTNAM SCHOOL
HIGH 2019
SCHOOL - 2020
2019 PROGRAM
- 2020 OF OF
PROGRAM STUDY
STUDY
Course: ENGLISH
Course: 2
AP LANGUAGE & COMPOSITION
#1116/1117
#1106/1107– 1118/1119 Level: College
Level: AP, 1Prep, Honors, 1 credit
credit
Length: FullFull
Length: YearYear Open to Grade:
Open 10 11, 12
to Grades:
Prerequisite: English
Prerequisites: 1 1 and English 2 and teacher recommendation
English
Honors Level: Teacher
Summer Recommendation and required
reading for this course MUSTsummer reading completed.
be completed.
Course Description:
Course This
Description: course
This willrevolves
course cover the literary
around theforms of poetry,ofshort
development story,writing
academic drama, as
and
well as
the novel.
a surveyStudents will beauthors.
of American readingWhile
and writing analytically.
focusing Vocabulary
on contemporary and and practical
classic American pieces of
grammatical applications
writing, students willwill also be
explore a part
how of class
authors focus.toEmphasis
attempt persuadewill be placed Through
audiences. on writingfiction,
st
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for 21 essays, learning.and
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of nonfiction, and composition
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development will be an integral
world communicates. part of
The intent of this
the course
course.isAll studentsstudents
to prepare will befor
expected
taking to complete aA.P.
a mandatory
variety of oral and
Language presentations.
Composition exam given in May. Passing this strenuous test could allow the
students to receive college credits.
Course: ENGLISH 3, AMERICAN LITERATURE
#1124/1125
Course: AP LITERATURE & COMPOSITION
Length: Full Year
#1108/1109 Level: AP,College Prep, 1 credit
1 credit
Prerequisites:
Length: FullEnglish
Year 1 and English 2 Open
Open to to Grade:
Grades:1111, 12
Prerequisites: English 1 and English 2 and teacher recommendation
Course Description: This reading
Summer course involves a studyMUST
for this course of American authors and explores American
be completed.
literary heritage and how literature both reflects and influences American ideals and norms.
Genres
Courseincluded are: drama,
Description: The short story,ofpoetry,
emphasis novel is
this course andtononfiction works. analytical
sharpen student Diverse authors
and close
and reading
texts areskills
included whenever
and to develop possible, especially,
college level writing in ancillary
skills. Thistexts.
courseThere is an
focuses onemphasis
a diverse on
world
the literature
writing process withincurriculum.
multi-genre the course, A especially,
required as it relates
summer to theassignment
reading draft and revision process. at
will be evaluated
Students will be expected
the beginning to write The
of the course. a variety
intent ofofcompositions
this course isincluding:
to prepareresearch,
studentsanalytical,
for taking a
persuasive,
mandatory argumentative, reflective,exam
AP English Literature compare
givenand contrast,
in May. and this
Passing informational.
strenuous testAdditionally,
could allow the
students
studentwill
to focus oncollege
receive close reading
credits. skills and a variety of reading comprehension strategies to
aid in understanding all genre of text. All students will be expected to complete a variety of oral
presentations
Course: MULTI-CULTURAL LITERATURE
#1167 Level: CP, ½ credit
Length: Semester Open to Grades: 12
Course: INTEGRATED
Prerequisites: ENGLISH
Three years of English
#1110/1111
Length:
CourseFull Year
Description: The purpose of this course is to allow Level: Skills,the1 Credit
students opportunity to read the
Prerequisite: PPT Recommendation Open to Grade: 9, 10, 11,
perspectives of authors from all over the world. Students will experience literature 12 from multiple
backgrounds, numerous authors, and gain appreciation for various cultures. In this course, there
Course
willDescription: Integrated
be opportunities to read English
a varietyisof
designed to provide poetry,
genres including: studentsshort
withstories
skills and novels. Texts
and will
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improve their vocabulary
commonalities and comprehension
and differences throughcultures.
among various the three components of have
Students will
the program: reading,
opportunities writing,
to respond andreading
to the spelling.through
Students are provided
a variety practice, resources, and
of assignments.
exposure to the three components with the encouragement of using these skills within their
school day and in their everyday life.
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