Designed for high achieving students to develop skills in higher-level thinking, research, group discussion, public speaking, creativity, and independent study through the study of literature and current events.

Mastery of essential literacy skills emphasizing speaking, listening, language, writing, and reading comprehension using complex texts.

Continuation and refinement of essential literacy skills including speaking, listening, language, writing, and reading comprehension.

Focuses on strengthening skills to unpack and understand texts at higher complexities and demonstrating understanding through complex tasks.

Engages students in becoming skilled readers of prose and skilled writers for a variety of purposes including analytical or persuasive essays.

Prepares students for formal secondary education completion with skills for the workplace or college admission.

Careful reading and critical analysis of imaginative literature, considering structure, style, themes, and use of language.

College-level practice in expository writing with emphasis on content, organization, and style.

College-level practice in expository writing synthesizing ideas from various readings including documentation.

Introduction to the field of journalism and organization of publications including newspapers, yearbooks, and literary magazines.

Enhances English vocabulary and understanding of language structure through analysis of Greek, Latin, and modern word origins.

Study of basic mythologies of major civilizations to understand allusions in Western literature and influence on English.