CTE: English Electives

Program Overview & Flowchart

Key

* = Course has a required prerequisite
^ = Industry-based certification
[ ] = Grade level(s)
( ) = Credits
# = Specialized programs

Level 1

Public Speaking I [9–10] (1)
Oral Interpretation I [9–10] (1)
Debate I [9–10] (1)
Journalism I [9–11] (1)

Level 2

*Public Speaking II [10–12] (1)
*Oral Interpretation II [10–12] (1)
*Debate II [10–12] (1)
Advanced Journalism and Yearbook I [10–12] (1)
Advanced Journalism and News Media I [10–12] (1)
Photojournalism I [10–12] (1)

Level 3

*Public Speaking III [11–12] (1)
*Oral Interpretation III [11–12] (1)
*Debate III [11–12] (1)
*Advanced Journalism and Yearbook II [10–12] (1)
*Advanced Journalism and News Media II [10–12] (1)

Level 4

Speech Independent Study I–III [10–12] (1)
*Advanced Journalism and Yearbook III [10–12] (1)
*Advanced Journalism and News Media III [10–12] (1)
Journalism Independent Study I–III [10–12] (1)

Business & Industry: Refer to course catalog for additional course sequence options, course descriptions and endorsement requirements. Dual credit courses may be substituted for requirements in appropriate areas; check with your counselor on available options. Specialized programs located on specific high school campuses are open to all LISD students; check with your campus College & Career Transition Coordinator for details.