Students learn techniques for reading, comprehending, writing in various modes (narrative, argumentative, informative, analytical), academic speaking/listening, and mastering language conventions using thematic and novel-based units with diverse text selections.

Weighted course focusing on foundational genre-based lessons, active reading of diverse texts, making claims, analyzing sources, and writing across various genres. Includes academic speaking and routine writing for various tasks and audiences. Requires daily reading and routine writing.

Students hone techniques for reading grade-level texts, writing in narrative, argumentative, and analytical modes, and engaging in academic speaking/listening using diverse cultural viewpoints through thematic and novel-based units.

Weighted course focusing on close reading, academic speaking, analysis (literary, rhetorical, argument), and synthesis. Includes workshops for analyzing viewpoint, tone, and theme across classic and contemporary texts.

Focuses on reading comprehension of grade-level texts, routine writing in multiple modes, academic speaking/listening, and language conventions through diverse literature selections from various technologies.

Study of wide-ranging African-centered literature to encourage appreciation of literary artistry and reflection on reading.

Rigorous engagement in reading, writing, and analysis of Shakespeare's sonnets, histories, comedies, and tragedies within historical and thematic contexts.

Rigorous engagement in reading, writing, and analysis of literature produced by women within historical and thematic contexts.

Advanced preparation in reading, writing, speaking, and language conventions using thematic and novel-based units representing diverse cultures and contemporary issues.

Writing routines for journals, poems, narratives, and fiction. Includes a workshop process of pre-writing, drafting, peer editing, and publishing.

Study of relationships between quantities using equations, linear and exponential relationships, statistics, and quadratic functions. Uses technology like Desmos for real-world problem solving.

Covers probability, triangle congruence, formal proofs, properties of polygons, similarity, trigonometry, and properties of circles.