École Handsworth Secondary
North Vancouver School District
English

The general goals of English are to foster the enjoyment of literature and further the development of critical thinking and communication skills. These 21st century skills are applicable to our modern world in various ways including forms of entertainment, various aspects of the professional world, and in active citizenship. As students make their way through high school English, they will explore and reflect on the complexity of life. By doing so, they will become more understanding human beings and develop a greater awareness of themselves and the world around them.​


Available Cour​​ses:

Grades 8 & 9:

  • Humanities 8
  • English Language Arts 8
  • English Language Arts 9 

Grade 10 English Credit Options: 

  • Literary Studies and Composition 10 
  • Literary Studies and Creative Writing 10


Grade 11 English Credit Options: 

  • English First Peoples 11 (EFP 11) 
  • Literary Studies + Writing 1​
  • Composition 11
  • Literary Studies 11

Grade 12 English Credit Options: 

All students are required to take either English First Peoples 12 or English Studies 12 to meet graduation requirements.

  • English First Peoples 12 (EFP 12)
  • English Studies 12

Grade 12 English Elective Courses: 

  • Creative Writing 12​ (also open to grade 11's)
  • Literary Studies 12 ​

For detailed information on the above courses, please see our latest course programming guide​.