English

Rock Canyon's English Department provides a comprehensive study of language and a balance of both contemporary and classical literature. In addition to traditional course level offerings, Honors and Advanced Placement courses offer a rigorous, demanding curriculum, and students have the opportunity to extend their study of English through elective courses in Journalism, Photojournalism, Film as Literature, Creative Writing, Public Speaking, Competitive Speech and Debate, and Study Skills. The Black and Gold yearbook and The Rock newspaper are both national award-winning publications, and each recently placed in the top three in 5A state competition. Furthermore, our expanding Speech and Debate team competes and excels in state and national meets. At its core, the English Department believes that appropriate and effective use of language is critical and necessary in today's world; therefore, we provide all students a foundation in relevant, 21st century written and verbal communication, research, and reasoning skills.

Access information about our courses and curricular pathways:

Academic course planning Guide

11th Grade

• AP Lang
• College Prep

12th Grade

• AP Literature
• Concurrent Enrollment English

Click to see what classes will be reading together this year: 

Grade 9  —  Grade 10  —  Grade 11  —  Grade 12

Barnes & Noble On-Site Book Fair

On Friday, August 16, from 8:30 to 3:00, Barnes & Noble will be on-site with novels for all English courses. Purchasing books through Barnes & Noble is just one way for students to obtain the books. Other options include: purchasing novels elsewhere, borrowing novels from a library, or acquiring novels from former students.

Click below to find the required books for your grade level:

Grade 9  —  Grade 10  —  Grade 11  —  Grade 12