In addition, students are prepared for reading and writing sections of the New Jersey High School Proficiency Test. Summer reading is required. Expository paragraphs, proficiency within persuasive writing, controversial issue prompts, work place texts, and a five page research paper are required. Intensive instruction is area specific and includes, but is not restricted to, vocabulary, grammar, usage, mechanics, and library research skills. In addition, major emphasis is placed upon the knowledge clusters, high interest novels, the drama, adapted classics, and an information speech are mandatory elements.
Summer reading is required.