Incorporates reading, writing, speaking, listening, and viewing. Study of genres builds knowledge of grammar, vocabulary, word usage, and mechanics. Applies comprehension and critical reading skills to literature and nonfiction.

Covers language arts aspects with enrichment opportunities. High rigor through sophisticated activities, challenging assessments, and complex texts. Focuses on critical/creative thinking and interpretation.

Balanced focus on composition and literature. Students improve reading rate and comprehension, identify author intent/theme, and practice oral communication in group settings and presentations.

Balanced focus on composition and literature with advanced coursework. Features sophisticated learning activities, challenging assessments, and complex materials. Focuses on problem-solving and investigation.

Emphasizes clear writing patterns, research, and rhetoric. Includes study of nonfiction and literary works to inform writing. Involves class dialogue and presentations.

Parallel to college-level English. Exposes students to prose from various periods and rhetorical contexts. Emphasizes authorial purpose and audience interaction. Prepares for AP test.

Blends composition, analytical reading, and literature. Incorporates research and rhetorical techniques. Reinforces logic and critical thinking for college-bound students.

Emphasizes planning, writing, and revising compositions. Includes five compositions stressing analytical and argumentative writing. Offered for Concurrent Enrollment credit.

Expands on English Comp I. Emphasizes critical thinking, research strategies, and writing papers that incorporate research. Offered for Concurrent Enrollment credit.

Blends composition and literature with an emphasis on research papers and technical reports. Focuses on primary/secondary sources and organizing arguments.

Parallel to college-level English. Enables evaluation of literature through study of language, character, and theme. Involves literary analysis, exposition, and creative writing.

Introduction to arts, audio/video technology, and production careers. Required prerequisite for theater acting courses.