13 Ways of Looking at the Jones English Department

We love to write!

• We write/have written:– Scholarly articles– Novellas– Blogs– Poetry– Fan Fiction– Editorials

• We practice what we preach!

We love to read!

• We read constantly for pleasure/growth– Newspapers– Novels– Poems– Literary non-fiction– Academic journals– Blogs– Television– Film

• Ask any English Teacher what we’re reading right now!

We are focused on Education.

• Over 120 years of combined teaching experience (9 teachers)

• Over 35 years of combined graduate work

• Each teacher has experience teaching in another school or school district

• We are AP readers, NCTE Presenters, Golden Apple Scholars, and award winners!

We are interdisciplinary.

• In any given English class, the reading, writing, and discussion may cover:– Science– History– Philosophy– Religion– Psychology– Art– Sociology and Anthropology– And much more!

We believe that writing is a process.

• Brainstorming• Multiple drafts• Peer editing• Writing conferences• After school tutoring• TurnItIn.com• Writing for Social Justice Symposium

We believe that reading and writing goes beyond paper.

• Film• Art• Graphica• Songs• Advertisements• Powerpoints• Blogs• E-texts

Jones graduates report: We prepare them for college.

• Seminal reading• Challenging writing• MLA Format• Responsibility• Communication• Critical Thinking• Awareness of Audience

We offer rigorous courses.

• English 1 (Honors)• English 2 (Honors)• English 3 (Honors)• English 4 (Honors)• AP English Literature and Composition• AP English Language and Composition

We offer variety.

• Survey Literature• American Literature• British Literature• World Literature• African-American Literature• Latino-American Literature• Yearbook• Journalism• Academic Decathlon

We offer extension and enrichment.

• Lit Mag• Poetry Slam Team• ALAS (Association of Latino American

Students)• Writing Contests• Doctor Who Club• Book Club• African American Club• Journalism Club

We help you pass the test.

• Jones College Prep juniors averaged a 24 on the ACT Reading exam

• They averaged a 26 on the ACT English exam

• 91% of juniors met/exceeded the reading standards on the PSAE

• ACT Prep courses are available after school

We care about students.

• Office hours• Advocacy• Support• Individualized Education Plans• After school tutoring• Writing Center

We encourage character, creativity and critical thinking.

• “Keep the grammar, reading, writing… but smuggle in a little contraband wit, fancy, imagination, thought […] If a child happens to show that he knows any fact… that interests him and you… encourage him to tell it […] Of course you will insist on modesty… and respect to their teachers… but if the [child] sets you right, hug him!” – Ralph Waldo Emerson