Focuses on critical analysis, reading multiple genres, literary theory, and constructing narrative, informative, and persuasive essays while reviewing grammar and mechanics.

Reviews writing and analysis skills through research and literary works supplemented with media. Emphasizes technology use and development of literary element analysis.

Mastery of the writing process and five-paragraph essay format. Includes active reading and analysis of novels, short stories, poetry, and Shakespeare using the plot triangle.

Critical thinking, reading, writing, and research using various fiction and non-fiction texts and film to consider self-representation in the world.

Critical research and writing in rhetorical modes using APA and MLA formats. Includes analysis of fiction, poetry, and drama. Dual enrollment available.

Development of skills for effective speaking, including facts, opinions, and media for informing or persuading. Includes research, outlining, and presentation.

Focuses on critical thinking, reading, and technical writing. Uses fiction, non-fiction, and film to explore self-perception and world views.

Covers the basics of journalism, including interviewing, writing skills, and analysis of professional news articles.

Covers writing (learning the process and editing) and grammar (mechanics, usage, and sentence/paragraph development).

Focuses on writing development through grammar, vocabulary, oral presentations, and PSSA prep. Includes formal vs. informal writing and oral book reports.

Assisted reading of 11th grade texts including short stories, novels, and plays to prepare for the Literature Keystone exam. Includes research and reflection.

Covers integers, fractions, decimals, ratios, proportions, percentages, algebraic expressions, geometry, probability, and statistics.