English 9 lays the foundation for the detailed analysis and argumentation that is expected of students throughout high school. In English 9A, students explore and develop their voices as writers. Approaching literature as apprentice writers, they examine models such as short stories, essays, and novels to explore the choices writers make and the effects arising from those choices. They learn to emulate those effects in their own work and practice reflection, revision, and rewriting. In 9B, stude

English 9 lays the foundation for the detailed analysis and argumentation that is expected of students throughout high school. In English 9A, students explore and develop their voices as writers. Approaching literature as apprentice writers, they examine models such as short stories, essays, and novels to explore the choices writers make and the effects arising from those choices. They learn to emulate those effects in their own work and practice reflection, revision, and rewriting. In 9B, stude

The course unit includes four units: Stories of the individual-memoir and Coming-of-age stories; stories in the oral tradition-drama and epic poetry; stories in the world-historical and political literature; and stories of other worlds--science fiction, fantasy, and imaginative literature. Students compose in different modes for different purposes, with opportunities to practice composing in the genres of study.

The course unit includes four units: Stories of the individual-memoir and coming-of-age stories; stories in the oral tradition-drama and epic poetry; stories in the world-historical and political literature; and stories of other worlds--science fiction, fantasy, and imaginative literature. Students compose in different modes for different purposes, with opportunities to practice composing in the genres of study.

Inquiry into the American Experience encourages both teacher and student autonomy, so as to provide for the kind of creative, authentic, and deep teaching and learning necessary to prepare all students for college and careers. Teachers develop units based on broad themes and open-ended questions, engaging students with complex texts, ideas, and writing assignments. Throughout the course, teachers also encourage students to choose texts from diverse perspectives and time periods, research issues

Inquiry into the Global Experience encourages students to consider multiple and complex points of view on universal themes and global issues. Students pursue questions that interest them and read a variety of texts that are diverse in terms of cultural experience, time period, and world view, including texts from non-Eurocentric perspectives. The word "inquiry" in the course title emphasizes the search to make meaning and grapple with the big ideas and challenging issues of our increasingly glob

This course is devised for motivated students with a command of standard English and a lively interest in the power and versatility of language. Students read complex prose written in a variety of periods, disciplines, and rhetorical contexts and write for a range of purposes to express ideas with clarity and precision. Students are strongly encouraged to take the AP examination at the end of the course.

This course is designed for motivated students with a command of standard English and an interest in reading challenging Composition, AP A/B literature, both classical and contemporary and representative of dominant literary genres and themes. Students apply methods of literary analysis and write for a variety of purposes to increase their precision in expression. Students are strongly encouraged to take the AP examination at the end of the course.

Many movies originally started out as novels, plays, or short stories. This course examines the original texts and choices made by writers and directors in the adaption process. Students gain the skills necessary to critically read and analyze texts and films to evaluate the works of professionals and peers. Opportunity exists to produce original essays, storyboards, critiques, and short films. Genres covered include drama, mystery, film noir, western, comedy, gangster, and horror/thriller.

This one-semester course is designed to improve student achievement on the ACCUPLACER, ACT, and SAT. Students review English and math skills related to the test formats and develop test-taking skills.

This course is designed for students interested in creative and advanced expository Writing. Students receive guided instruction in creative writing with special emphasis on poetry, drama, fiction, and expository writing. Regular guidance and instruction take place mainly in small, common-interest groups, supplemented by frequent teacher-students conferences and critiques.

Students in this course learn the techniques of journalistic reporting and writing. Students practice these skills through a variety of written products that include news features, editorials, reviews, personal columns, and sports coverage. The course also emphasizes the study and interpretation of current events and how the news is presented through different forms of media. Students in the course are members of The Warrior staff and contribute articles for publication in the school newspaper.