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AP English Literature And Composition - A

by Lewisville Independent School District ^{* TEA-Approved}

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PEIMS ID: A3220200
Provider Since: 2011
Provider Type: District

FALL 2024-25: $350.00

NOTE: This is an Advanced Placement Course.

Course Information

Course Provider:
Lewisville Independent School District
Course Provider Course Name:
AP English Literature and Composition A
Course Developer:
Lewisville Independent School District
Course Review:
TEA-Approved
Course Semester:
A
PEIMS Course Title:
AP English Literature And Composition
Learning Management System (LMS):
Canvas
Course Content Creator:
Lewisville Independent School District
Advanced Placement AP© College Board Approved:
Yes
NCAA Approved:
Yes
Career and Technical Education (CTE):
No
Provider Website for Registration instructions:
http://vla.lisd.net

Primary Enrollment Contact Information

Contact Name:
Aaron Harrell
Contact Email:
harrella@lisd.net
Contact Phone:
972-350-1875
Contact Extension:
Contact Fax:

Secondary Enrollment Contact Information

Contact Name:
Caitlin Kowalsky
Contact Email:
kowalskyc@lisd.net
Contact Phone:
972-350-1846
Contact Extension:
Contact Fax:

Course Syllabus Components

Course Prerequisites:
English I, English II, and English III
Required and Optional Assignments:
Types of Course Assessments:
Required Materials Provided by Course Provider outside the Learning Management System:
Required Materials from Receiver District and/or Student:

Technical Needs

Technical System Requirements:
Computer: a PC, Mac, Chromebook, or iPad with reliable internet access is needed to fully complete this course. Phones are unable to fully support all of the instructional resources in the course.
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Display: 1024 X 768 (or better)
Hard Drive: 16 GB available space minimum
Peripherals: Keyboard, mouse, sound card and speakers/headphones
Printer: Recommended. A printer will enhance your online learning experience.
Word Processing: Microsoft Word or Google Docs
Internet Connectivity: Students must have availability of a working Internet connection. Direct high-speed Internet connection is recommended.
PDF Reader: Adobe Acrobat Reader (free download) or Preview (Mac)
Video Player: QuickTime, Windows Media Player, VLC Player, or Equivalent
Minimum Bandwidth Required:
56K
Video Player:
Plug-ins:
Student must be able to download files:
Yes
Software needed to complete this course:
Pop-Up blocker:
Off
Caching:
On
Browser compatibility:
Chrome (preferred), Safari, or Firefox

Additional Course Information

Credit:
0.5
Embedded Credit:
No
Dual Credit:
No
Language of delivery:

Supporting Document Component

Course Description:
Advanced Placement English IV includes an integrated study of composition, rhetoric, and a particular focus on college-level reading analysis across genres. The course features extensive skill instruction in both research and writing. Students will also encounter frequent opportunities to engage with a variety of self-selected texts that build their critical thinking skills and personal enjoyment for reading.
Course Related Documents:
- Syllabus
Assistive Technology Documents:
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Services For Students With Special Needs
For students with an IEP/504 Plan, we provide accommodations listed to meet student needs. Many accommodations are built into our courses (extended time on assignments, flexible exam setting). Accommodations that are not already built into the course may still be met through individualizing the presentation, providing guided notes, live teaching/tutorial sessions, phone contact, and one-on-one conversations.

Student Achievement 2023-24 State Assessment

Successful Completion Rate

Successful Completion Rate*: 152 students / 93.42%
*Aggregate from Fall 2014

Course Survey Rating

Students: How satisfied were students with this course? Click for details. 3.00 (15 - Total Responses)
Parents: How satisfied were parents with this course? Click for details. 4.00 (3 - Total Responses)

Parent Satisfaction Survey Details

Did your child complete this course and receive a final grade?

Answers	Total Responses	Percentage
Yes	3	100%

I knew enough about the course before my child enrolled to determine whether the course would be a good fit for my child.

Answers	Total Responses	Percentage
Agree	2	66.67%
Somewhat disagree	1	33.33%

My child had access to the resources needed in order to successfully complete the course.

Answers	Total Responses	Percentage
Strongly agree	2	66.67%
Agree	1	33.33%

I would encourage my child to take another course offered from this provider.

Answers	Total Responses	Percentage
Strongly agree	2	66.67%
Agree	1	33.33%

My child's grade in the course ...

Answers	Total Responses	Percentage
Exceeded my expectation	2	66.67%
Met my expectations	1	33.33%

"The instructor provided my child with timely, useful, and appropriate feedback on assignments or exams. "

Answers	Total Responses	Percentage
Strongly agree	3	100%

Assistance was readily available from the instructor.

Answers	Total Responses	Percentage
Strongly agree	3	100%

The instructor engaged my child's interest in the course or subject matter.

Answers	Total Responses	Percentage
Strongly agree	1	33.33%
Agree	2	66.67%

Class assignments and examinations were of reasonable difficulty and length.

Answers	Total Responses	Percentage
Strongly agree	1	33.33%
Agree	2	66.67%

Course expectations were clearly communicated.

Answers	Total Responses	Percentage
Strongly agree	3	100%

My overall satisfaction with this online course provider was

Answers	Total Responses	Percentage
satisfied.	2	100%

The instructor was

Answers	Total Responses	Percentage
very helpful.	2	100%

Communication with the instructor met my child's needs.

Answers	Total Responses	Percentage
Strongly agree	3	100%

The course was appropriately challenging for my child.

Answers	Total Responses	Percentage
Strongly agree	2	66.67%
Agree	1	33.33%

Based on my child's experience, the course navigation and tools appeared to be

Answers	Total Responses	Percentage
very well designed and/or useful.	1	50%
well designed and/or useful.	1	50%

My child needed me to provide a great deal of support and assistance in taking this course.

Answers	Total Responses	Percentage
Somewhat disagree	1	33.33%
Strongly disagree	2	66.67%

I would encourage my child to take another course from this instructor.

Answers	Total Responses	Percentage
Strongly agree	2	66.67%
Agree	1	33.33%

Student Satisfaction Survey Details

Did you complete this course and receive a final grade?

Answers	Total Responses	Percentage
Yes	13	86.67%
No	2	13.33%

I knew enough about the course before enrolling to determine whether it would be a good fit for me.

Answers	Total Responses	Percentage
Strongly agree	3	23.08%
Agree	5	38.46%
Somewhat disagree	2	15.38%
Neutral / No opinion	3	23.08%

I had access to the resources I needed in order to successfully complete the course.

Answers	Total Responses	Percentage
Strongly Agree	7	53.85%
Agree	5	38.46%
Neutral / No opinion	1	7.69%

I would take another course offered from this provider.

Answers	Total Responses	Percentage
Strongly agree	7	53.85%
Agree	3	23.08%
Somewhat disagree	1	7.69%
Neutral / No opinion	2	15.38%

The grade I received in the course

Answers	Total Responses	Percentage
exceeded my expectation.	2	40%
met my expectations.	3	60%

The instructor's feedback on assignments and examinations was*

Answers	Total Responses	Percentage
very useful.	1	20%
useful.	2	40%
somewhat useful.	1	20%
not useful.	1	20%

The instructor provided feedback on assignments or exams in a timely manner.

Answers	Total Responses	Percentage
Strongly agree	6	46.15%
Agree	3	23.08%
Somewhat disagree	3	23.08%
Neutral / No opinion	1	7.69%

Assistance was readily available from the instructor.

Answers	Total Responses	Percentage
Strongly agree	8	61.54%
Agree	5	38.46%

The instructor engaged my interest in the course or subject matter.

Answers	Total Responses	Percentage
Strongly agree	7	53.85%
Agree	4	30.77%
Neutral / No opinion	2	15.38%

Class assignments and examinations were of reasonable difficulty and length.

Answers	Total Responses	Percentage
Strongly agree	6	46.15%
Agree	5	38.46%
Somewhat disagree	2	15.38%

Course expectations were clearly communicated.

Answers	Total Responses	Percentage
Strongly agree	10	76.92%
Agree	1	7.69%
Somewhat disagree	2	15.38%

I would take another course from this instructor. *

Answers	Total Responses	Percentage
Strongly agree	6	46.15%
Agree	5	38.46%
Somewhat disagree	1	7.69%
Strongly disagree	1	7.69%

I would recommend this course to another student.

Answers	Total Responses	Percentage
Strongly agree	8	61.54%
Agree	4	30.77%
Somewhat disagree	1	7.69%

Which reason below best describes why you did not complete this online course?

Answers	Total Responses	Percentage
I dropped this course.	2	100%

Which of the following best describes why you dropped the course?

Answers	Total Responses	Percentage
I was concerned about my progress or grade in the course.	1	50%
There was not enough time in my schedule to complete the course.	1	50%

The instructor was

Answers	Total Responses	Percentage
very helpful.	2	22.22%
helpful.	3	33.33%
somewhat helpful.	2	22.22%
very helpful.	2	22.22%

Communication with the instructor

Answers	Total Responses	Percentage
more than met my needs.	2	28.57%
met my needs.	3	42.86%
somewhat met my needs.	2	28.57%

My overall satisfaction with this online course provider was

Answers	Total Responses	Percentage
satisfied.	3	42.86%
neutral / no opinion.	2	28.57%
somewhat satisfied.	1	14.29%
not satisfied.	1	14.29%

I found this course to be academically

Answers	Total Responses	Percentage
very challenging.	1	14.29%
somewhat challenging.	5	71.43%
somewhat easy.	1	14.29%

I found course navigation and tools to be

Answers	Total Responses	Percentage
very well designed and/or useful.	3	42.86%
well designed and/or useful.	3	42.86%
somewhat well designed and/or useful.	1	14.29%

Having someone at home or school supporting me when taking this course was

Answers	Total Responses	Percentage
necessary.	1	16.67%
not necessary.	5	83.33%

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# at Level II (satisfactory) standard or higher:	N/A
Total Tests:	N/A