Graduation Requirements
Serra students must complete four credits of English in four years (eight semester courses).
A senior research paper project must be submitted in order to graduate.
Instructors
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Mr. Dennis Stasukevich
Chair
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Mrs. Diane Gambassi
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Mr. Robert Rozanski
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412-751-2021 ext. 318
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412-751-2021 ext. 309
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412-751-2021 ext. 315
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stasukevichd@serrahs.org
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gambassid@serrahs.org
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rozanskir@serrahs.org
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| Mister S Website |
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Mr. Rozanski's Website
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Grammar/Essay (3), American Literature (3/5),
Early British Literature (3/5),
Late British Literature (3/5),
Modern Poetry (5), Creative Writing* (7)
| Early British Literature (5),
Contemporary World Authors (3),
College Composition* (7), Tragedy* (7)
| Literature 1 (3/5), Grammar/Essay (5),
Novel (3/5), Early British Literature (3)
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Course Offerings
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Grade
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Level 1
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Level 3
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Level 5
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9
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Literature 1 (fall)
Grammar/Essay (spring)
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Literature 1 (fall)
Grammar/Essay (spring)
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Literature 1 (fall)
Grammar/Essay (spring)
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10
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American Literature (fall)
Novel (spring)
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American Literature (fall)
Novel (spring)
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American Literature (fall)
Novel (spring)
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11
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Early British Literature (fall)
Late British Literature (spring)
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Early British Literature (fall)
Late British Literature (spring)
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Early British Literature (fall)
Late British Literature (spring)
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12
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World Literature (fall)
Contemporary World Authors (spring)
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College Composition* (fall)
Contemporary World Authors (spring)
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College Composition* (fall)
Modern Poetry (spring)
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Creative Writing* (fall)
Tragedy* (spring)
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*Denotes classes that are available for "College in High School" credit
*All Senior Levels will take at least one semester of a College in High School course.
Organizations & Activities
Thespian Society: Honors cast and crew of spring musical
Quill & Scroll: English Honor Society
Yearbook Club: Students compile photos to create Serra’s yearbook
Academic Competitions
Essay Contest: National Council of Teachers of English annual writing competition for juniors
Essay Contest: Ayn Rand Society’s annual writing competition for sophomore readers of the novel Anthem
Essay Contest: Olive Garden’s annual writing competition for sophomore readers
Essay Contest: Creative Communications Anthology open to juniors and seniors
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