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English Course Progressions
Dinwiddie County Public Schools — 2026–2027
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How to use this guide: This chart shows how English courses build on each other from Grade 6 through Grade 12.
Placement is based on SOL scores, District Common Assessments, and classroom performance.
Work with your child’s School Counselor to review options and build their Academic & Career Plan (ACP).
Key
Standard course
Honors course
Dual Enrollment (DE) / AP course
Based on ACP & counselor guidance
Important note
Dinwiddie Middle School — Grades 6–8
Middle School English Sequence
Courses build on each grade’s foundations — follow the arrows ↓
Grade 6
English 6Grade-level course
OR
English 6EExtended Curriculum
English 6E: Includes additional enrichment projects and more challenging reading selections. For students with strong literary concept mastery as shown by previous SOL scores, District Common Assessments, and English/Reading grades.
Grade 7
English 7Grade-level course
OR
English 7EExtended Curriculum
English 7E: Includes additional enrichment projects and more challenging reading selections. For students with strong literary concept mastery as shown by previous SOL scores, District Common Assessments, and English/Reading grades.
Grade 8
English 8Grade-level course
OR
English 8EExtended Curriculum
SOL Assessments: Students will participate in a Reading assessment in grades 6–8. In 8th grade, students will also participate in an Integrated Reading & Writing SOL assessment.
Transition to High School: All students are recommended for the 9th grade sequence based on multiple data factors and course performance from grades 6–8. Students and families should carefully review options with the School Counselor when building the student’s ACP.
Dinwiddie High School — Grades 9–12
High School English Sequence
Two ACP Pathways based on placement — students may move between pathways with demonstrated mastery and teacher/counselor recommendation based on course performance
ACP Pathway 1
Standard English sequence
Grade 9
English 9
Grade 10
Choose one:
English 10
OR
Research & Writing
Students participate in the EOC Writing SOL to earn a verified credit for graduation.
Grade 11
Choose one:
English 11
OR
English 11 Honors
Students participate in the EOC Reading SOL to earn the verified credit needed for graduation.
Grade 12
Choose one:
English 12
OR
AP Literature & Composition
OR
English 12 Honors
12th grade course choice should align with your student’s ACP and post-secondary goals. Discuss options with your School Counselor.
ACP Pathway 2
Honors English sequence
Grade 9
English 9 Honors
Grade 10
Choose one:
English 10 Honors
OR
Research & Writing Honors
Students participate in the EOC Writing SOL to earn a verified credit for graduation.
Grade 11
Both courses:
DE ENGL 101/102Rhetoric & Research
&
DE ENGL 205/206American Literature
Students participate in the EOC Reading SOL to earn the verified credit needed for graduation.
Grade 12
DE ENGL 203/204English Literature
Dual Enrollment & Associate Degree: Families interested in earning an Associate Degree through Richard Bland College should review the Dual Enrollment Handbook available on our website under the “Student Advancement” page.
English Elective Options
Available Electives — Grades as Listed
These electives are available in addition to your core English course.
Grade eligibility is noted for each. Discuss with your School Counselor to see which electives align with your student’s ACP.
Questions about English placement?
Contact your child’s School Counselor. Together you will review course history, assessment data, and goals to build the best path forward in your student’s
Academic & Career Plan (ACP).
