English / Language Arts

College Writing is a dual credit class that emphasizes essay development, critical thinking and basic research skills. The second half of the class focuses on the writing of logical argumentative essays, awareness of different audiences and documentation. A student must have earned a B or higher in the first semester of the AP Language and Composition or Introduction to Composition and Fiction class or an A in the first semester of 11 Language and Literature AND must also be earning a B or higher (AP Lang or ITCF) or an A (11 L/L) at the time of the second semester core recommendation conference in order to qualify. If EITHER term's grade is below the posted grade requirement, the student may not take this course. *At present, the colleges working with MHS do not require additional placement prerequisites in order for the student to participate in the dual-credit option for this class.