The ninth grade course of study serves as an introduction to the high school English program. Aligned to the Common Core Standards, English 9 incorporates literary, non-fiction, informative, and technical texts. A cohesive writing component, along with presentation and discourse, is integrated throughout the course to develop student's communication skills. Students refine their grammar, vocabulary, and standardized test practice and study skills throughout the year.

Offered in conjunction with College Preparatory courses, the Advanced courses require additional, more intensive course work and additional homework. Students may be expected to work independently or collaboratively with other Advanced students to complete additional work outside of the class time provided.

This rigorous, entry-level course is for students who qualify for honors placement in English. Text complexity and learning outcomes are accelerated and advanced for the Honors student. Required writing includes the argumentative, the informative, and the narrative modes of expression with exacting diction, vocabulary, structure, and grammatical detail. Speaking and listening skills will adhere to the Common Core and will include literature circles and listening for content.

Aligned to the Common Core Standards, English 10 is the continuation in this course of study. Literary, non-fiction, informative, and technical texts are further explored, and focus is placed with a student's ability to integrate information across texts and themes. A cohesive writing component, along with presentation and discourse is integrated throughout the course to develop student's communication skills. Students refine their grammar, vocabulary, and standardized test practice and study skills throughout the year.

Offered in conjunction with College Preparatory courses, the Advanced courses require additional, more intensive course work and additional homework.

Text complexity and learning outcomes are accelerated and advanced for the Honors student. Required writing includes the argumentative, informative, and narrative modes of expression with exacting diction, vocabulary, structure, and grammatical detail. Speaking and listening skills will adhere to the Common Core and will include the Socratic method of debating, memorizing speeches, and listening for content.

At the eleventh grade level, students will be reading various texts, including short stories, novels, and non-fiction articles. Students will use critical thinking, collaboration, and writing to interact with the texts to ensure each student is college and career ready. The writing component concentrates on the organization and development of the argumentative essay. Other types of composition such as the descriptive, compare-contrast, and expository are included. This course is designed to explore American Literature and follows content in the US History course.

Offered in conjunction with College Preparatory courses, the Advanced courses require additional, more intensive course work and additional homework.

This course is designed for the student of superior ability and achievement in English studies, the student who is self-motivated and who can work/think independently. This course is designed to explore American Literature and follows content in the US History course. Selections are chosen that challenge the student's ability to critically analyze sophisticated writing from various perspectives. The course is aligned with Common Core Standards and skill sets focusing on both college/career readiness. Composition assignments require students to respond in a variety of rhetorical situations: e.g. from the relatively personal to the relatively detached; from informative/narrative to critical analysis; the research based process, strong organizational skills and focus on thesis development. SAT practice in critical reading will be studied prior to taking the SAT.

The AP English Language and Composition course aligns to introductory college-level rhetoric and writing curriculum, which requires students to develop evidence-based analytic and argumentative essays that proceed through several stages or drafts. Students evaluate, synthesize, and cite research to support their arguments. Throughout the course, students develop a personal style by making appropriate grammatical choices. Additionally, students read and analyze the rhetorical elements and their effects in non-fiction texts, including graphic images as forms of text, from many disciplines and historical periods. Students are expected to take the AP exam in May.

The senior English course emphasizes critical thinking, academic writing, and reading comprehension skills for college and career readiness. The course focuses on British Literature intensively, sampling works from several genres and literary periods. Students will improve their abilities in literary analysis, grammar, syntax, and essay development through informative, argumentative, and analytical style writing; note-taking; whole and small-group discussions; and the creation and delivery of multimedia presentations. Students will be exposed to a variety of informational and literary texts from around the world.

Offered in conjunction with College Preparatory courses, the Advanced courses require additional, more intensive course work and additional homework.