2. WHAT CAN YOUR
STUDENT EXPECT TO
LEARN FROM BVSW
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS
CLASSES?
To become a critical reader
To write with a purpose
To develop literacy skills to
prepare him/her for post high
school endeavors
3. WHAT ARE THE OPTIONS
FOR FRESHMAN ELA?
English Language Arts I
Honors English Language Arts I
WHICH ONE IS RIGHT FOR
MY STUDENT?
4. FIRST, WHAT ARE THE
SIMILARITIES?
Both classes offer engaging,
challenging learning environments
that highlight skills needed to be a
lifelong reader and writer.
Both classes are committed to
summer reading opportunities.
5. IS HONORS ELA RIGHT
FOR MY STUDENT?
Is your student an intrinsically motivated
self-starter?
Does your student have a passion for
reading and writing? (He/she does both on
his/her own for pleasure)
Can your student commit to extended
summer reading requirements, longer and
more challenging reading selections during
the school year, and more frequent and
complex writing assignments?
Does your student want to pursue
Advanced Placement courses in the future?
6. WHAT IS AP?
(ADVANCED PLACEMENT)
A rigorous course of ELA study
with challenging texts and
frequent essay writing.
An AP exam may be taken for
potential college credit.
AP is only offered during the
junior and senior years.
7. A WORD ABOUT SUMMER
READING
ELA I: (one book)
Students will choose a book
appropriate to their reading level -
one which they have not read
previously. The choice is personal
and will evolve around strong
student identification with the
book’s characters, themes, and/or
plot.
Note: parents are encouraged to assist students with their
summer reading choice so as to ensure appropriate reading
level and subject matter as noted.
8. Honors ELA I: (two books)
Students will choose a book appropriate
to their reading level - one which they
have not read previously. The choice is
personal and will evolve around strong
student identification with the book’s
characters, themes, and/or plot.
Note: parents are encouraged to assist students with their summer
reading choice so as to ensure appropriate reading level and
subject matter as noted.
In addition, students will be required to
read The Chosen, by Chaim Potok. This
novel offers a look at coming of age in
conflicting cultures, and the unique
relationships of friends as they seek to
find their place in the world.
9. ELA TEACHERS ARE AVAILABLE TO
ANSWER QUESTIONS IN THE
GALLERY
Amy Benson: Freshman CA Teacher
abenson@bluevalleyk12.org
Marin McCrossen: Freshmen CA Teacher
mmccrossen@bluevalleyk12.org
Morgan Scanlon: Freshmen CA Teacher
mscanlon@bluevalleyk12.org
Jared Zuckerman: Freshmen CA Teacher
jzuckerman@bluevalleyk12.org
Tyson Ostroski: CA Department Chair
tostroski@bluevalleyk12.org
Visit the BVSW enrollment website
for additional information.
10. ELA TEACHERS ARE AVAILABLE TO
ANSWER QUESTIONS IN THE
GALLERY
Amy Benson: Freshman CA Teacher
abenson@bluevalleyk12.org
Marin McCrossen: Freshmen CA Teacher
mmccrossen@bluevalleyk12.org
Morgan Scanlon: Freshmen CA Teacher
mscanlon@bluevalleyk12.org
Jared Zuckerman: Freshmen CA Teacher
jzuckerman@bluevalleyk12.org
Tyson Ostroski: CA Department Chair
tostroski@bluevalleyk12.org
Visit the BVSW enrollment website
for additional information.
