Vertical teaching is also used throughout the school. In English all students study Shakespeare. Developmental and resource classes read plays in a parallel text and complete workbooks on key concepts and plot. In regular classes students read the Shakespearean language and analyze character development and some literary devices, in addition to plot. In honors classes students analyze a complete array of settings, motivations, tone, and literary devices.
Career development is infused in the program through career-simulated assignments and projects.
Applied Economics in the Social Studies department and Hotel Management, Small Business, Sports Medicine, and Sports Marketing classes in the ROP program involve students in a variety of career-vocational learning experiences. In the Architecture class, the student becomes the architect, utilizing MicroStation 2D and 3D CAD and MicroStation Triforma to design the house for a particular client and lot. Journalism students become the editor and staff writers of the weekly school paper. The Broadcast Journalism class produces weekly newscasts with an anchor. The TV Production class has all of the technical responsibilities from those of the camera man to the director.