Honors English 10

This is an accelerated, one-year program that aims to refine students’ analysis and interpretation skills using a variety of texts including classic and contemporary novels, short stories, poetry, drama, and non-fiction. Students are expected to share their unique perspectives and talents through creative and analytical writing, answering essential questions, as well as through oral presentations and student-created long-term projects, to create a challenging and dynamic learning environment. This course is the second year of a sequentially designed Honors Program although students may enter the course who were not enrolled in Honors English 9. There is a strong focus on writing as a process, especially in the area of literary analysis. Students will read texts in addition to what is required for English 10 on themes such as social justice, the pursuit of justice and human dignity, and use and abuse of power. Note: the grade for this Honors course is not weighted for GPA purposes.

From the SCUSD High School Course Catalog 2025–2026, page 44.

PrerequisiteThere is no prerequisite at SCHS, but a summer reading assignment is required at both schools. There is no prerequisite or prompt submission required at MECHS.