Communication Arts
COMMUNICATION ARTS
Ms. Gayle Zeitlin, Assistant Principal
(718)258-9283 ext 2600

In his office, Edward R. Murrow displayed a statement by Henry David Thoreau which said: "It takes two to speak the truth - one to speak and the other to hear."
This idea represents a common thread in all of the courses listed below. They encompass a wide range of interests and materials, yet they are all centered around a theme of communication. The improvement of your ability to think critically and communicate effectively through the written and spoken word is the primary aim of this department.
Required Courses
- Every student must successfully complete a minimum of eight (8) consecutive semesters of Communications Arts for graduation.
- Students who need special help in the improvement of basic skills in reading, writing or speaking may be required to take Academy courses that are linked with Social Studies.
- Literature
- Writing
- Theater
Regents Requirements
All students are required to take and pass the Common Core ELA Regents to graduate. All of our 9th, 10th, and 11th grade courses are aligned to the skills necessary to be successful on the Common Core ELA Regents. We also provide Regents tutoring every semester and extra-help as needed.
Common Core Skills
All of the courses offered through the English department are aligned to the Common Core State Standards and fulfill the following requirements:
- Reading - a balance of literature and informational texts to reflect college- and career-ready expectations. There is also a greater focus on text complexity and at what level students should be reading.
- Writing - a strong emphasis on argument and informative/ explanatory writing, along with an emphasis on writing about sources or using evidence to inform an argument.
- Speaking and Listening - a focus on formal and informal talk, which can be done through presentations and group work
For more specific information on the Common Core Standards for ELA please click below:
Courses
Below are the courses offered in the Communications Arts Department. For a more comprehensive description of each course, please click below:
Below are the courses offered in the Communications Arts Department. For a more comprehensive description of each course, please click below:
9th Grade
FALL
Introduction to Literature and Composition 1 Theater Classics 1* SPRING Introduction to Literature and Composition 2 Theater Classics 2* |
10th Grade
FALL
Humanities 1 Western World Lit. 1 Holocaust Literature Dramatic Lit & Acting 1 Art of Writing 2*
Shakespeare*
SPRING Humanities 2 Western World Lit 2 Human Rights Violations Advanced Acting Art of Writing 2* |
11th Grade
FALL
Junior AP English 1* American Literature Psychology in Literature Playwriting New York Literature Poetry (Creative Writing)* SPRING Junior AP English 2 * American Multicultural Lit Advanced Playwriting Lit. of Youth and Identity Detective and Mystery Fiction |
12th Grade
FALL
Contemporary Lit. 1 Women in Literature Memoir & Fiction Writing Black Literature Directing & Script Analysis Literature and Society 1 SPRING Sr AP English 2 Contemporary Lit. 2 Science Fiction & Fact Latino Literature Ensemble Theater Literature and Society 2 |
Electives
FALL
News Production 1* Journalism
Introduction to Film Yearbook 1 (Snrs)* Improv & Comedy
Exploring Social Media
SPRING News Production 2 * Journalism
Studies in Film Yearbook 2 (Snrs)* Improv & Comedy
Exploring Social Media
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