Integrated Courses
This page lists the course descriptions for the integrated English and history courses offered at Blytheville High School New Tech. Click here for the full BHS-NT Course Catalogue.
Tech Lit (Not offered this school year)
Grade Level: 9
Credit: 2 Units (1 each for English 9 and Technology Design & Applications (TDA)
Prerequisite: Successful completion of eighth grade English.
TechLit is a combination of English 9 and Technology Design and Applications. Students will receive credit for both classes in this block course.
The course is designed to provide opportunities for independent and collaborative work
Credit: 2 Units (1 each for English 9 and Technology Design & Applications (TDA)
Prerequisite: Successful completion of eighth grade English.
TechLit is a combination of English 9 and Technology Design and Applications. Students will receive credit for both classes in this block course.
- English 9 students will develop analytical reading, academic writing, critical thinking, and presentation skills. Course content includes nonfiction, short story, myth, poetry, drama, and the novel. Writing instruction will extend development in three modes as outlined by the College and Career Readiness Standards: narrative, expository, and argumentative. Students will develop skills in critical thinking, effective discourse, collaboration, reflection, oral communication and Common Core State Standards (CCSS) in Language.
- TDA includes learning in the areas of word processing, spreadsheets, database, and presentations. The students will apply tool software skills to business projects and use projects to develop competencies for national certification.
The course is designed to provide opportunities for independent and collaborative work
Global Studies (Not offered this school year)
Grade Level: 9
Credit: 2 Units (1 each for English 9 and World Geography)
Prerequisite: Successful completion of eighth grade English.
Also known as Geo-Lit, Global Studies integrates English 9 and freshman World Geography.
English 9 is designed to instruct students who are in their freshman year and have successfully completed eighth grade English. Students will be exposed to a variety of writing from World Literature and will be instructed in a variety of ways to communicate, including listening, speaking, oral presentations, and writing a variety of discourse.
World geography is a one-year social studies elective which emphasizes the interaction of humans and their physical and cultural environments. The study of geography will focus on five major themes: location, place, human/environment interactions, movement, and regions. The study includes current developments around the world that affect physical and cultural settings. Students will analyze and interpret a variety of geographic resources and use primary and secondary sources, maps, and pictorial and graphic evidence. This course stresses application, problem-solving, higher-order thinking skills, and use of classroom performance-based/open-ended assessments with rubrics.
Students enrolled in Geo-Lit study literature and literary non-fiction centered around the topic, theme, or location they are studying for world geography.
Credit: 2 Units (1 each for English 9 and World Geography)
Prerequisite: Successful completion of eighth grade English.
Also known as Geo-Lit, Global Studies integrates English 9 and freshman World Geography.
English 9 is designed to instruct students who are in their freshman year and have successfully completed eighth grade English. Students will be exposed to a variety of writing from World Literature and will be instructed in a variety of ways to communicate, including listening, speaking, oral presentations, and writing a variety of discourse.
World geography is a one-year social studies elective which emphasizes the interaction of humans and their physical and cultural environments. The study of geography will focus on five major themes: location, place, human/environment interactions, movement, and regions. The study includes current developments around the world that affect physical and cultural settings. Students will analyze and interpret a variety of geographic resources and use primary and secondary sources, maps, and pictorial and graphic evidence. This course stresses application, problem-solving, higher-order thinking skills, and use of classroom performance-based/open-ended assessments with rubrics.
Students enrolled in Geo-Lit study literature and literary non-fiction centered around the topic, theme, or location they are studying for world geography.
Pre-AP Global Studies (Not offered this school year)
Grade Level: 9
Credit: 2 Units (1 each for Pre-AP English 9 and Pre-AP World Geography
Prerequisite: Recommended score of 900 or above on STAR Reading Assessment; Module or unit assessment results of 80% or better; work ethics; grade of B or higher in current literacy class; recommended score of Proficient on Benchmark; teacher recommendation.
Also known as Pre-AP Geo-Lit, Pre-AP Global Studies integrates Pre-AP English 9 and freshman Pre-AP world geography.
Pre-AP English 9 is the threshold to the Advanced Placement English Program. The focus of this class will be on developing the reading and analytical skills necessary to succeed in the AP English course. Through exploration of works from different genres, cultures, and time periods, students learn universal truths and being to recognize connections between literature and life. Students will learn higher level skills for close reading and composition than they have previously been exposed to. Students will be exposed to a variety of writing from World Literature, and will be instructed in a variety of ways to communicate, including listening, speaking, oral presentations, and writing a variety of discourse.
Pre-AP world geography is a one-year social studies elective which emphasizes the interaction of humans and their physical and cultural environments. The study of geography will focus on five major themes: location, place, human/environment interactions, movement, and regions. The study includes current developments around the world that affect physical and cultural settings. Students will analyze and interpret a variety of geographic resources and use primary and secondary sources, maps, and pictorial and graphic evidence. This course stresses application, problem-solving, higher-order thinking skills, and use of classroom performance-based/open-ended assessments with rubrics.
Students enrolled in Pre-AP Geo-Lit study literature and literary non-fiction centered around the topic, theme, or location they are studying for World Geography.
Credit: 2 Units (1 each for Pre-AP English 9 and Pre-AP World Geography
Prerequisite: Recommended score of 900 or above on STAR Reading Assessment; Module or unit assessment results of 80% or better; work ethics; grade of B or higher in current literacy class; recommended score of Proficient on Benchmark; teacher recommendation.
Also known as Pre-AP Geo-Lit, Pre-AP Global Studies integrates Pre-AP English 9 and freshman Pre-AP world geography.
Pre-AP English 9 is the threshold to the Advanced Placement English Program. The focus of this class will be on developing the reading and analytical skills necessary to succeed in the AP English course. Through exploration of works from different genres, cultures, and time periods, students learn universal truths and being to recognize connections between literature and life. Students will learn higher level skills for close reading and composition than they have previously been exposed to. Students will be exposed to a variety of writing from World Literature, and will be instructed in a variety of ways to communicate, including listening, speaking, oral presentations, and writing a variety of discourse.
Pre-AP world geography is a one-year social studies elective which emphasizes the interaction of humans and their physical and cultural environments. The study of geography will focus on five major themes: location, place, human/environment interactions, movement, and regions. The study includes current developments around the world that affect physical and cultural settings. Students will analyze and interpret a variety of geographic resources and use primary and secondary sources, maps, and pictorial and graphic evidence. This course stresses application, problem-solving, higher-order thinking skills, and use of classroom performance-based/open-ended assessments with rubrics.
Students enrolled in Pre-AP Geo-Lit study literature and literary non-fiction centered around the topic, theme, or location they are studying for World Geography.
World Studies
Grade Level: 10
Credit: 2 Units (1 each for English 10 and World History)
Prerequisite: Successful completion of English 9
World Studies integrates English 10 with the sophomore World History course.
Sophomore English is a course dedicated to teaching literacy components. In this course, students will develop thinking, organizing, and speaking skills. The literature study will include the study of types, elements, themes, and structure of selected world literature. Critical and creative composition will also be studied, as well as basic grammar and study skills. There will be extensive vocabulary and extended research projects.
World History provides an in-depth study of the history of human society from 1450 to present day. World History is designed to assist students in understanding the human condition, how people and countries of the world have become increasingly interconnected across time and space, and the ways different people view the same event or issue from a variety of perspectives. This course develops an understanding of the historical roots of current world issues, especially as they pertain to international/global relations. It requires an understanding of world cultures and civilizations, including an analysis of important ideas, social and cultural values, beliefs, and traditions. Knowledge of past achievements and failures of different peoples and nations provides citizens of the 21st century with a broader context within which to address the many issues facing our nation and the world. World History references the eras and time periods from The National Center for History in the Schools.
Credit: 2 Units (1 each for English 10 and World History)
Prerequisite: Successful completion of English 9
World Studies integrates English 10 with the sophomore World History course.
Sophomore English is a course dedicated to teaching literacy components. In this course, students will develop thinking, organizing, and speaking skills. The literature study will include the study of types, elements, themes, and structure of selected world literature. Critical and creative composition will also be studied, as well as basic grammar and study skills. There will be extensive vocabulary and extended research projects.
World History provides an in-depth study of the history of human society from 1450 to present day. World History is designed to assist students in understanding the human condition, how people and countries of the world have become increasingly interconnected across time and space, and the ways different people view the same event or issue from a variety of perspectives. This course develops an understanding of the historical roots of current world issues, especially as they pertain to international/global relations. It requires an understanding of world cultures and civilizations, including an analysis of important ideas, social and cultural values, beliefs, and traditions. Knowledge of past achievements and failures of different peoples and nations provides citizens of the 21st century with a broader context within which to address the many issues facing our nation and the world. World History references the eras and time periods from The National Center for History in the Schools.
Pre-AP World Studies (Not offered this school year)
Grade Level: 10
Credit: 2 Unites (1 each for Pre-AP English 10 and Pre-AP World History
Prerequisite: Recommended STAR Assessment scores of 1000 or higher; Module or unit assessment results of 80% or better; work ethics; grade of B or higher in current literacy and social studies class; recommended score of Proficient on Benchmark; teacher recommendation.
Pre-AP World Studies integrates Pre-AP English 10 with the sophomore Pre-AP World History.
The focus of Pre-AP English 10 will be on developing the reasoning and analytical skills necessary to succeed in the AP English course. Through exploration of works from different genres, cultures, and time periods, students learn universal truths and begin to recognize connections between literature and life. Students will continue to develop higher level skills for close reading and composition. Students will be exposed to a variety of writing from World Literature and will be instructed in a variety of ways to communicate, including listening, speaking, oral presentations, and writing a variety of discourse.
Pre - AP World History provides an in-depth study of the history of human society from 1450 to present day. World History is designed to assist students in understanding the human condition, how people and countries of the world have become increasingly interconnected across time and space, and the ways different people view the same event or issue from a variety of perspectives. This course develops an understanding of the historical roots of current world issues, especially as they pertain to international/global relations. It requires an understanding of world cultures and civilizations, including an analysis of important ideas, social and cultural values, beliefs, and traditions. Knowledge of past achievements and failures of different peoples and nations provides citizens of the 21st century with a broader context within which to address the many issues facing our nation and the world. World History references the eras and time periods from The National Center for History in the Schools.
Credit: 2 Unites (1 each for Pre-AP English 10 and Pre-AP World History
Prerequisite: Recommended STAR Assessment scores of 1000 or higher; Module or unit assessment results of 80% or better; work ethics; grade of B or higher in current literacy and social studies class; recommended score of Proficient on Benchmark; teacher recommendation.
Pre-AP World Studies integrates Pre-AP English 10 with the sophomore Pre-AP World History.
The focus of Pre-AP English 10 will be on developing the reasoning and analytical skills necessary to succeed in the AP English course. Through exploration of works from different genres, cultures, and time periods, students learn universal truths and begin to recognize connections between literature and life. Students will continue to develop higher level skills for close reading and composition. Students will be exposed to a variety of writing from World Literature and will be instructed in a variety of ways to communicate, including listening, speaking, oral presentations, and writing a variety of discourse.
Pre - AP World History provides an in-depth study of the history of human society from 1450 to present day. World History is designed to assist students in understanding the human condition, how people and countries of the world have become increasingly interconnected across time and space, and the ways different people view the same event or issue from a variety of perspectives. This course develops an understanding of the historical roots of current world issues, especially as they pertain to international/global relations. It requires an understanding of world cultures and civilizations, including an analysis of important ideas, social and cultural values, beliefs, and traditions. Knowledge of past achievements and failures of different peoples and nations provides citizens of the 21st century with a broader context within which to address the many issues facing our nation and the world. World History references the eras and time periods from The National Center for History in the Schools.
American Studies
Grade Level: 11
Credit: 2 Units (1 each for English 11 and American History)
Prerequisite: Successful completion of English 9 & 10
American Studies integrates English 11 with the junior American History course.
Junior English is a course dedicated to analyzing, synthesizing, and researching various forms of American literature while reading essays, plays, poetry, short stories, novels, historical speeches, and historical documents. Analytical reading instruction will extend understanding of literary elements and language. Writing instruction will extend development in three modes as outlined by the College and Career Readiness Standards: narrative, expository, and argumentative. Students will also develop skills in critical thinking, effective discourse, collaboration, reflection, oral communication and Common Core State Standards (CCSS) in Language.
American History allows students to focus in greater depth on the effects of changing culture, technology, world economy, and environment, as well as the impact of global conflicts on contemporary society in the United States. The desired outcome of this course is for students to develop an understanding of the cause-and-effect relationship between past and present events, recognize patterns of interactions, and understand the impact of events in the United States within an interconnected world. United States History Since 1890 examines the emergence of the United States as a world power to the present. Students will examine the political, economic, geographic, social, and cultural development of the United States of America from the late nineteenth century into the twenty-first century. United States History Since 1890 references the eras and time periods from The National Center for History in the Schools.
Credit: 2 Units (1 each for English 11 and American History)
Prerequisite: Successful completion of English 9 & 10
American Studies integrates English 11 with the junior American History course.
Junior English is a course dedicated to analyzing, synthesizing, and researching various forms of American literature while reading essays, plays, poetry, short stories, novels, historical speeches, and historical documents. Analytical reading instruction will extend understanding of literary elements and language. Writing instruction will extend development in three modes as outlined by the College and Career Readiness Standards: narrative, expository, and argumentative. Students will also develop skills in critical thinking, effective discourse, collaboration, reflection, oral communication and Common Core State Standards (CCSS) in Language.
American History allows students to focus in greater depth on the effects of changing culture, technology, world economy, and environment, as well as the impact of global conflicts on contemporary society in the United States. The desired outcome of this course is for students to develop an understanding of the cause-and-effect relationship between past and present events, recognize patterns of interactions, and understand the impact of events in the United States within an interconnected world. United States History Since 1890 examines the emergence of the United States as a world power to the present. Students will examine the political, economic, geographic, social, and cultural development of the United States of America from the late nineteenth century into the twenty-first century. United States History Since 1890 references the eras and time periods from The National Center for History in the Schools.
English 12 & Psych/Soc (Not offered this school year)
Grade Level: 12
Credit: 2 Units (1 for English 12 and 1/2 each for Psychology and Sociology)
Prerequisite: Successful completion of English 11
Credit: 2 Units (1 for English 12 and 1/2 each for Psychology and Sociology)
Prerequisite: Successful completion of English 11