English 12 Draft
EnglishA high school course guide for families
See it for your school: its prerequisites, what it counts toward at your school, and whether it's in your plan.
Why this course?
Senior English gets you ready for college writing and for reading on your own. Colleges still count it: taking it keeps the fourth year of English they expect.
Taking AP Literature in 11th grade and no English in 12th can leave a gap. The graduation check on your plan shows whether your English credits add up.
Most colleges expect English in senior year, not only four credits.
What you'll learn
- Read longer and harder books with less help
- Write college-style essays with your own argument
- Compare works and ideas across time
- Present and defend an idea to a group
You'll do: Independent reading, longer papers, discussion and a final project or presentation.
- AP (Advanced Placement)
- AP English Literature and Composition focuses on close reading of fiction, poetry and drama, with timed essays. College-level work with a national AP exam in May. A high enough score can earn college credit or placement, depending on the college.
- Dual enrollment
- A college writing course (like ENG 101) taken in high school earns college credit on a college transcript. Ask your counselor whether it also counts as your school's senior English.
What comes next
Which courses come before and after it, and what it counts toward, depend on each school. Your plan shows your school's.
College majors that build on it
- Literature
- English
- Teaching (English)
Careers it informs most
People in these jobs use what this course teaches the most. It's a starting point, not a track.
- Writers and AuthorsWriters and Authors use reading and writing in their work. O*NET rates it very important for the job.
- Public Relations ManagersPublic Relations Managers use reading and writing in their work. O*NET rates it very important for the job.
- News Analysts, Reporters, and JournalistsNews Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists use reading and writing in their work. O*NET rates it very important for the job.
- Proofreaders and Copy MarkersProofreaders and Copy Markers use reading and writing in their work. O*NET rates it very important for the job.
- Data Entry KeyersData Entry Keyers use reading and writing in their work. O*NET rates it very important for the job.