The Johnson High School English department cultivates the acquisition of language arts skills by actively engaging students in reading, writing, speaking and listening. Students improve their skills in comprehending and analyzing the literature of the United States and the world. All non-elective English classes meet the Minnesota Academic Standards in Language Arts. Johnson students also have the opportunity to earn college credit through Advanced Placement (AP) classes as well as two College in the Schools (CIS) classes through the University of Minnesota. Students are required to accumulate a minimum of two English credits per year. Students are encouraged to go beyond the minimum requirement and further improve their communication skills through additional study.

ALL FRESHMEN Must Enroll in One of the Following Two Courses:

• English 9
• English 9 Accelerated (Honors)

ALL SOPHMORES Must Enroll in One of the Following Two Courses:

• English 10
• English 10 Accelerated (Honors)

ALL JUNIORS  Must Enroll in One of the Following Three Courses:

• English 11
• AP Language and Composition (Honors)
• AP Literature and Composition (Honors)

ALL SENIORS Must Enroll in One of the Following Five Courses:

• English 12
• College Writing & Critical Reading: CIS
• Introduction to Literature: Poetry, Drama and Narrative: CIS (Honors)
• AP Language and Composition (Honors)
• AP Literatature and Composition (Honors)