Students will study all genres in-depth and write critical essays based on those readings. This is a college level course designed to prepare students for college english and to help students earn college credit by passing the AP exam. This class includes a first trimester extension program and two trimesters of class work. Students will complete four AP units in the extension program and two trimesters in class. The grades achieved during the extension program will be included in the course work grades.
Students can expect apporximately seven hours of homework a week.
A language arts program where students studey Greek myths and their influence on our language and literature. Students will read The Odyssey. A language arts program designed to increase students' familiarity with works, authors, themes and literary techniques of science fiction. Students will read Enders Game and Fahrenheit 451. A language arts program where students study a variety of literature dealign with different minorities.