Honors English

by Darryl Barnes
SJHS Staff Writer

Honors English is a class devoted to studying advanced literature. It is a class for those who wish to learn more about or pursue a career in literature more thoroughly.

In this class they have an enjoyable time studying traditional and classical texts and doing a follow-up assignment. “We study advanced literature and learn the basics of writing,” stated Dallin Droubay, a ninth-grade honors English student.

Students get into honors English by completing the summer assignment (reading books and e-mailing the authors), and achieving a high GPA. They also need to have a teacher recommendation. “Anyone can join the class, but needs the teacher’s approval, and needs to do the summer assignment., explained Delon Lier.

The importance of this class is to give those who wish a chance to get an extra helping of English and thereby are able to get into universities and dive into a career. In fact, the public met and decided that we should have this class as an elective for those who are shooting for a higher interest and understanding of English.

They start the day by reading the class/teacher chosen book, and then they move to similar texts, followed by research and an assignment based on the books or texts they have read. In this class, they also study traditional texts (Frankenstein, Romeo and Juliet, Dracula, the Odyssey.)

The students taking this class all agree that it’s awesome. They say the teacher, Mrs. Rice is the best. She can be totally serious one moment, and joking around the next. The students all agree that this is a fun and challenging class.

The behavior of the class is no different then a normal English one. The class has its up and downs. The students know when to joke and when to be respectful; so overall it’s a good class. “The behavior is much better and everyone is more responsible and listens,” said Alyssa Payne.

Mrs. Rice taught many of the 8th graders last year, and so when the administration asked her to teach honors, she was really excited and agreed.

Honors English is a wonderful class and there have been many recommendations. All the students think that this class can help them, and they are glad they took it.