Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions of students and parents.

1. What is the difference between Honors and Regular English III?
2. How do I know if I should take an honors course?
3. What do previous AP Language and Composition students say about the course?

What is the difference between Honors and Regular English III?

The North Carolina Standard Course of study is the same for both courses 
except that the state demands more rigor in honors courses.  It is assumed 
in an honors course that students have a basic understanding of the concepts 
of reading comprehension and grammar and therefore the lessons in those 
areas start off at a more advanced level.  Honors courses do carry a more 
strenuous workload, both in and out of class and they receive a weighted GPA 
point to reward students for stepping up to the challenge.

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How do I know if I should take an honors course?

If you enjoy reading and writing and feel you have a talent for it, an 
honors course may be right for you.  You should evaluate your current 
English class placement to help you make the decision about the next step 
for you.  If your current grade in regular English is an A or B and you are 
ready for a challenge, take Honors English III.  If you are already in an 
honors course and doing well, continue on the honors pathway.

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What do previous AP Language and Composition students say about the course?

Here are the answers to the questions:  What is AP English Language and 
Composition
1)Basically the best course in the world. It also expands your abiltity to 
comprehend and analyze different writing techniques.

What do you do in AP English Language and Composition?
2)It involves a lot of writing about a completely new topic. On the plus 
side, you will learn a heck of a lot of new information (vocab, grammar, 
multiple choice, etc.) and you will hopefully bond really well with your 
class and be able to learn from each other. It is a lot of work, but it is 
all relavent and do-able.

Who should take AP Language and Composition?
3)If you have some prior writing skills and you enjoy writing. You're not 
intimidated by learning new things. You have an appreciation for the written 
word. (It also helps if you're a nerd, otherwise you may not fully 
appreciate the class)

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