Offers continued practical experience in print and online media for the trained journalist through a workshop format in newspaper reporting and editing. Students apply and refine principles by producing, editing, publishing, and managing articles for online formats.

Advanced placement course involving a yearlong investigation of an academic topic. Students design and execute a research project, culminating in a 4,000-5,000 word academic paper and an oral defense.

Integrated program of reading, writing, speaking, listening and language usage based upon contemporary and classical literature. Covers vocabulary, comprehension, composition, grammar, and oral language.

Assists students whose home language is other than English in acquiring listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills necessary for mainstream classrooms. Focuses on proficiency levels 1.0-2.9.

Integrated program of reading, writing, speaking, listening and language usage based upon contemporary and classical literature. Covers vocabulary, comprehension, composition, grammar, and oral language.

Students examine and analyze literature and language from the 17th to the 21st century. Includes inquiry discussions, critical responses to literature, and writing for various audiences.

One-semester course for college-bound students to refine expository writing skills. Includes informative essays, persuasive essays, literary analysis, and brief reports.

Integrated program of reading, writing, speaking, listening and language usage based upon contemporary and classical literature. Covers vocabulary, comprehension, composition, grammar, and oral language.

Students examine and analyze literature and language from the 17th to the 21st century. Includes inquiry discussions, critical responses to literature, and writing for various audiences.

Students examine and analyze literature and language from the 17th to the 21st century. Includes inquiry discussions, critical responses to literature, and writing for various audiences.

Instruction in phonological awareness, decoding, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, and writing. Uses non-fiction extensively to build success in content-area reading.

Instruction in word recognition, context, conventions of print, strategic reading, and writing in response to text. Extensive use of nonfiction.