Focuses on higher-level thinking, traditional and creative research, group discussion, public speaking, creativity, and independent study through in-depth study of literature and current events.

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

Continued study and refinement of literacy skills with a deeper focus on reading, writing, and speaking grounded in text evidence.

Advanced literacy skills focusing on higher complexity texts and tasks.

College-level course focused on skilled reading of prose from various periods and becoming skilled writers for various purposes.

Preparation for workplace or college through effective communication skills and refinement of literacy skills.

Critical analysis of imaginative literature including structure, style, themes, and use of figurative language.

Practice in expository writing with emphasis on content, organization, and style.

Synthesis of ideas from readings, library work, and production of documented papers.

Introduction to journalism, news writing, editorials, feature writing, photography, and business aspects of publications.

Analysis of words and origins from Greek, Latin, and modern languages to enhance vocabulary.

Study of basic mythologies of major civilizations and their influence on literature and language.