English

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As tedious as it may seem, English is a very important part of high school, especially if you wish to pursue post-secondary education. Take a gander at the information below and carefully think about what you wish to move forward with.

Sequence of Courses

ELA Course Sequence

English Language Arts -1 Stream

This course sequence is for students of average or above average ability who wish to pursue further academic studies at the university level. The ability to read and write well, to think critically and analytically, and to reason abstractly are definite assets for these courses. Students of English 30-1 are required to write the 30-1 diploma examination.

English Language Arts -2 Stream

This course sequence is for students with average ability or those who have been experiencing difficulty in English. It is not a lesser version of the –1 stream but a program in and of itself designed to offer many strategies to maximize opportunities for success in English Language Arts. Students of English 30-2 are required to write the 30-2 diploma examination. This sequence is not designed to prepare students for entrance to university.

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