English
We prepare students to read inquisitively, think critically and communicate effectively.
No matter our students’ career choices, they will all have to critically understand information and communicate effectively with clarity. Articulate communication requires practice and we see a need for this regardless of one’s profession. We use literature as a tool for teaching critical thought; we use writing about literature as a mechanism for developing clear, effective communication.
All Classes
- AP
- Required
AP English III is a college-level course in which students study rhetoric and composition along with American literature.
- AP
- Required
A college-level course in which students study novels, plays, and poetry from American, British, and world authors ranging from Elizabethan drama to the 21st century.
- Elective
A rigorous composition course, asks high school students to demonstrate their skill in such forms of writing as personal essays, short stories, poetry and drama.
- Dual Credit
- Required
This course is an intensive study and practice in writing processes.
- Dual Credit
- Required
A college sophomore survey literature course in which students study novels, plays, and poetry from mostly British authors ranging from the 16th to the 21st century.
- Required
The course's objective is to develop writing skills and enable students to recognize and appreciate various genres of literature.
- Required
In this course, we focus on strengthening students’ close reading and writing skills through discussion, analysis and frequent writing assignments.
- Required
Students study movements within American Literature and the literary movements that molded and transformed the American literary landscape.
- Required
Students study movements within British Literature. Students explore the literary movements that molded and transformed the British literary landscape.
- Honors
- Required
This course’s objective is to develop writing skills and enable students to recognize and appreciate various genres of literature.
- Honors
- Required
In this course, we focus on strengthening students’ close reading and writing skills through discussion, analysis and frequent writing assignments.
- Elective
A year-long elective course designed for the student interested in journalistic writing, graphic design, and photography.
English Department
