A study of American Literature is the basis of the eleventh grade curriculum. Students study American literature through the various regions of the country. Architecture is the humanities focus of this year. The Invisible Man , The Grapes of Wrath , The Joy Luck Club , The Sound and the Fury . Students study the art, music, and drama of each region of the country.
Students are also prepared for the advanced placement exam in English.
Major research studies are expected from students during this year. A Seminar in World Ideas is taught as a freshman level college course. Students study literature from around the world and write compositions that are both argumentative and analytical in nature. This class is conducted as a seminar with the students facilitating the learning experience along with the teacher. This is a dual credit course and is a preparatory class for the advanced placement test in English.