English 9-12 Overview
The English Program 9-12
We are proud of the depth and breadth of our 9-12 program, and of the talents of our teachers who bring great vitality, intelligence, and versatility to their curriculums. Our curriculum is a response to the world around us and not apart from it.
We are proud of the depth and breadth of our 9-12 program, and of the talents of our teachers who bring great vitality, intelligence, and versatility to their curriculums. Our curriculum is a response to the world around us and not apart from it.
All 9-12 English Language Arts students will work toward college and career readiness. To that end, students will
- write in the narrative, argument, and informational modes,
- engage deeply in the writing process,
- participate in summer reading picking a book of choice from a list of available texts,
- read engaging texts of their own choice,
- practice close reading,
- respond to text-based questions,
- develop synthesis skills,
- further refine and develop vocabulary,
- continue to develop their understanding of literary conventions,
- improve their speaking and listening abilities,
- regularly engage in group activities fostering a cooperative sensibility
In addition to required coursework students can take Creative Writing, Speech, or Journalism. Students who have benefitted from literacy support at the middle school can continue to receive support to improve reading fluency and comprehension.
In all courses students work intently to become college and career ready through many of the following works: