Focuses on analytical skills, reading complex texts across genres, and writing cogent analysis and argument essays. Includes trace development of themes, objective summaries, and acquisition of academic vocabulary. Focuses on world culture and varied points of view.

Highly academic college prep course with a global thematic approach to literature and composition. Requires extensive outside reading, writing, and research.

Continues increase of analytical skills through complex texts. Focuses on world culture, addressing counter-arguments, and conveying complex ideas in expository essays.

College prep course emphasizing in-depth analysis of World Literature, personal and expository compositions, and public speaking. Extensive reading required.

Focuses on consolidating core skills for college readiness. Undertakes close study of complex American works and informational texts. Analyzes rhetorical elements and tone.

Introduction to the American experience through diverse authors. Analyzes literature from Puritan eras through the 20th Century. Requires a research paper.

Unique high school curriculum involving close reading of complex works. Focuses on rhetorical elements, evaluating primary/secondary sources, and sustained research.

Interpretation and critique of British literature with concentration on analytical reading and writing. College gateway class encouraging independence.

Internalizing core skills for college readiness. Includes analysis of British works from classical sources to modern pieces. Focuses on complex ideas and sustained research.

Fundamental skills development in English/Language Arts in a language lab setting. Includes practice in writing, organizing, and critical thinking.

College-level course analyzing challenging world literature. Prepares students for the AP examination.

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