Welcome to KRHS’ ENGLISH Department

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

The State of Virginia requires English: Writing, English: Reading/Literature, and Research SOL tests for all students enrolled in English 11. In addition, students must have 2 verified credits in English to graduate from high school. The following English courses are required for graduation:

· English 9 (includes English 9 Honors)

· English 10 (includes English 10 Honors)

· English 11 (includes English 11/Language and Composition AP; American Civilization)

· English 12 (includes English 12/Literature & Composition AP (DE)

COURSE SEQUENCING IN ENGLISH

Students must take their required English courses in this order: English 9, English 10, English 11, and English 12. Students should refer to course prerequisites for details. It is strongly recommended that students take only one required English course per school year. If a student needs to repeat a required English course, he/she may take two English courses during the same year, but not during the same term (unless the student is a senior).

OUR FACULTY

Mel Blakeney, Academic Coaching and Independent Reading

Joe Golimowski, AP 11 Language & Composition/Dual Enrollment English 11, and Mythology

Jacqueline Picariello, English 12and Theatre

Sharyn Klix, English (collaborative) 

Sharon Krasny, English 11 and AP 12 Literature & Comp/Dual Enrollment

Diane Miller, English (self-contained)

Shelly Norden, English 12, Journalism, and Photojournalism (Yearbook)

Kim Overholt, English 9 (honors), AP 11 Language & Composition/DE, AP 12 Literature & Composition/DE, Creative Writing, and SAT Preparation

Dee Parker, English 10

Suzy Rogers, English 9

Sally Small, ESL and Instructional Aide

Heather Tuthill, English 9 (honors) and English 10 (honors)

Troy Washington, English 9 (gen ed and honors), English 10 (honors)