Dual Credit English Composition I is a freshman-level writing course designed to prepare students for the expectations of college-level academic writing. The primary aim of this course is to provide students with instruction and practice in crafting mechanically correct, well-organized, and well-developed expository essays on topics of significance and relevance.
Students will learn to write with clarity and purpose as they develop skills in thesis construction, logical organization, paragraph development, revision, and editing. Emphasis is placed on effective use of evidence, precise language, and strong control of grammar and mechanics. Students will engage in a variety of writing tasks, including analytical, explanatory, and argumentative compositions.
In addition to writing, students will practice close reading, critical thinking, and research skills that strengthen their ability to analyze texts and support claims appropriately. Regular feedback, peer review, and revision cycles will help students refine their writing and prepare for the rigors of postsecondary coursework.
Students who meet eligibility requirements will earn college credit through the district’s higher education partner while simultaneously fulfilling their 11th-grade English requirement.
Dual Credit English Composition is ideal for students planning to pursue college degrees and seeking an academically challenging English experience.
Students must have a 3.0 unweighted cumulative grade point average to participate in this course.
Students choosing to take the course for college credit must apply to Crowder College and enroll in the course through both Crowder College and the high school. Students are financially responsible for any course fees incurred for taking the course for college credit outside of NSD's Graduation Pathways.