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Course Descriptions for Required Diploma Courses
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Most student find that they need to complete at least 5 courses at The Brook Hill Academy: English 9, English 10, English 11, U.S. History, and Civics and Government.
Please see below for descriptions of each required diploma course.
About the CourseThe Brook Hill AcademyCivics & Government offers an introduction to the foundation of the democratic government of the U.S. and the basic principles of the judicial system. Students explore what it means to be a citizen, as well as the structure of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of the U.S. government.
About The CourseThe Brook Hill AcademyIn English 11, students explore various cultural periods of American literature. They examine numerous aspects of Romanticism, literature from multiple historical eras of the United States, and contributions made by significant American leaders.
About the CourseThe Brook Hill AcademyIn English 10, students focus on literature, grammar, and composition. The course presents students with many different types and styles of writing in order to provide a thorough examination of language and literature.
About the CourseThe Brook Hill AcademyEnglish 9 utilizes works of fiction and nonfiction from classic to modern times to introduce students to key literary elements. Students develop skills in literary analysis and interpretation by reading and examining plot, setting, character, narrator, voice, tone, mood, symbolism, and irony.
About the CourseThe Brook Hill AcademyIn U.S. History, students will explore United States history from the European settlement of North America through Reconstruction. Students investigate North America's colonization, the transition from British colonies to an independent United States, and the Civil War and reunification.
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