Students increase analytical skills by reading complex texts across genres and writing analysis and argument essays. Focuses on world culture, points of view, academic vocabulary, and the writing process including research and digital publishing.

A highly academic college prep course taking a global thematic approach to literature and composition. Requires extensive outside reading, writing, and research; may require summer reading.

Focuses on world culture and varied cultural interpretations. Students trace themes, provide objective summaries, and create complex arguments addressing counter-arguments. Includes narrative and expository writing with digital publishing.

Emphasizes in-depth analysis of World Literature, personal and expository compositions, vocabulary development, and public speaking. Uses various methods to enhance critical thinking. Extensive reading required.

Focuses on complex works of American literature and informational texts. Students analyze author's point of view, rhetorical elements, tone, and mood. Includes primary/secondary source evaluation and sustained research projects.

Covers the American experience through literature from Puritan eras through the 20th Century. Focuses on reading comprehension, study skills, and strengthening writing. Requires a research paper and extensive reading.

Close, attentive reading of complex literature and informational texts. Students analyze rhetorical elements and evaluate primary/secondary source material. Equivalent to college-level coursework.

Focuses on interpreting and critiquing British literature including short stories, poems, plays, and novels. Analyzes philosophical, political, and social influences of historical periods.

Internalizes core ELA skills through complex British works. Students identify interplay of central ideas and transform classical source works into modern pieces. Includes multi-modal research presentations.

Remedial language lab setting for fundamental skills in writing, organizing, speaking, and critical thinking.

College-level course analyzing world literature. Prepares students for the AP examination through intensive reading and writing.

Elective course focusing on the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing section of the SAT.