Students focus on improving reading, writing, language, grammar, and research skills necessary for academic success in Honors English I. This class is taught in a yearlong format paired with Honors English I (both a/b day classes). Students finish with two full credits towards graduation. This class is recommended for 9th graders looking to solidify their skills in foundational English I concepts to allow them greater success in 9th grade English 1. Students who receive a level 1 or 2 on their 7

With a strong emphasis on analyzing informational and literary texts, students activate critical thinking beyond basic comprehension, analytical and evaluative decision-making skills, and the opportunity to connect to the global environment.  Students will utilize a variety of academic approaches to text analysis, such as close reading and annotation, discourse, and various modes of composition. Study focuses on building literacy, including reading, writing, acquiring vocabulary, and applying gr

Students read, analyze and respond to selections from World Literature. A wide variety of texts are studied, including novels, essays, short stories, informational texts, satire, and poetry. Students engage in discussion and activities that relate texts across many cultures and time periods to 21st century issues, while challenging students to think beyond stereotypes and cultural barriers. Writing, analytical thinking, grammar, vocabulary, and language skills are emphasized in order to prepare

English III students will read, write, and respond to American Literature. Curriculum objectives follow the Standard Course of Study established by the NC Department of Public Instruction. Students read a variety of texts, including historical essays, poetry, argumentative pieces, short stories, one complete play, and one complete novel. The selected texts reflect an overview of American Literature and, as much as possible, offer a multicultural and diverse perspective. Academic writing, critica

This course covers the development of British literature. This is a survey course which covers the span of British history from the Anglo-Saxons through the modern era. We will examine the way that literature is a reflection of a people's values and experiences, shaped by the time period in which they live. We will examine major historical events and cultural developments, linking them to values and worldviews expressed in literature. We will also examine the way that the values and literature o

The AP Language and Composition course aligns to an introductory college-level rhetoric and writing curriculum which requires students to develop evidence-based analytic and argumentative essays that proceed through several stages or drafts. Students evaluate, synthesize, and cite research to support their arguments. Throughout the course, students develop a personal style by making appropriate grammatical choices. Additionally, students read and analyze the rhetorical elements and their effects

This course is designed to teach high school students to thoroughly analyze and emulate works of “literary merit” at the college level through extensive reading, writing, and discussion-based initiatives. We will talk every day about some vital aspect of literature as it relates to writing, including: rhetorical devices, disposition or structure, and style (diction, syntax, figurative language, mechanics). Study and discussion in this fashion prepares students for the AP exam, which focuses on h

AP Capstone™ is a diploma program based on two AP courses: AP Seminar and AP Research. These yearlong courses focus on developing the critical thinking, research, collaboration, time management, and presentation skills you need for college-level work. The Capstone program is interdisciplinary and is great for first-time AP students and those wanting to develop a collegiate-level academic skill set that can be used to succeed in other AP courses. #### AP Seminar In this course, you’ll learn to co

This class is recommended for students whose English proficiency levels cause them to struggle in their content-area classes.  It is a year-long, A/B day class so that students can receive English support & have opportunities to build relationships with ESL peers for two full semesters.  While supplemental basic English instruction may be offered occasionally, the primary focus of this class is helping students succeed in their other classes through developing self-advocacy skills, speaking & li

In this composition course, students focus on narrative, expository, and illustrative experiences in many different genres of writing. Students produce written, oral, visual, and digital texts to express, develop, and substantiate individual experiences.

Do you love modern books about other cultures? Are you interested in how films connect to those books? If so, you will love multicultural literature and film! This class will feature authors such as Elif Shafak, Louise Erdrich, Mohsin Hamid, and Lisa Ko. In those books, we will read about cultures and places both here and all over the world. While this is an elective class and there will be some film, this class is predominantly a multicultural literature class. This is a class for students who

Foundations of Math 1 is designed for students who have historically struggled to master middle school math standards. Some topics include: linear/exponential/quadratic functions; linear systems; measures of central tendency; coordinate geometry; and polynomials.This class is taught as an A/B day class, paired with an A/B day Honors NC Math 1. Students earn two full credits towards graduation. This class is recommended for 9th graders looking to solidify their skills in foundational math concept