Introduction:
The curriculum of the English Department at Cookeville High School follows
the State guidelines as well as the English Curriculum Guide for Putnam
County. The program is designed for students to earn one credit annually
for each of the state required classes (English 9, English 10, English
11, and English 12). Honors English is offered at each grade level. Advanced
Placement English 11 and English 12 are taught when a sufficient number
of students register for the courses.The English Department also offers
electives in the following areas: Journalism (Yearbook and Newspaper),
Speech, and Creative Writing.
All English classes at Cookeville High School incorporate grammar,
literature, oral and written expressions, and analysis and research
techniques. The four-year program incorporates computer technology
(including various software programs, word processing, internet
and publication systems) as well as makes use of audio visual
media.
English
Carolyn Hawkins, Department Heads
Brenda Huffine, Department Heads
Julie Benjamin
Elizabeth Brown
Vicki Brummit
Sharon Cochrane
Brenda Colglazier
Bandy Draper
Jennifer Fields
Elizabeth Johnson
Sherri Leimer
Mary Martin
Dawn Nicholson
Allison Payne
Rebecca Payne
Amy Stockwell
Binny Stumpf
For current course descriptions click on the tab laballed Curriculum Guide.