English 12
This course is based on British literature, from Anglo-Saxon to the twentieth
century. Special emphasis is placed on the writing process, using journals to develop thought
and style. Literary and writing skills are combined in the critical essay and in various forms.
Oral skills are encouraged in speeches and presentations.
AP English This course is a thematically structured course of study in literature approached
on a college level. Works selected are primarily American and British with occasional world
literature selections, covering a time span from fifth century B.C. to the present. All literary
genre is studied, with special emphasis on full-length novels and plays. All major literary
elements are investigated, with the addition of literary criticism. Students also are expected to
show independent mastery of 25-30 additional works from an approved list of master works.
Writing skills are expanded in critical analysis, exposition and persuasion. Timed essays on
literary topics are practiced (one on every work read) as are several longer independent critical
and research projects. Vocabulary, grammar and mechanics are taught within the context of the
literature and writing aspects of the course. Oral skills concentrate on college level participation
in literary discussions as well as presentations to the class on a variety of literary topics and
occasional "student teaching" exercises.

English 11
This is an American literature course chronologically arranged in thematic units.
Within these units all literary genre and major literary elements are studied. Writing skills
include sustained formal literary analysis, as well as a comparative term paper, which includes
critical analysis. Grammatical, mechanical and vocabulary skills are taught within the context of
literature units. Oral skills emphasize responsible participation in class discussion, individual
and group oral presentation, dramatic recitation and assessment of student's own and other's oral
skills.

English 10
This is a World literature course arranged in thematic units. Within these units,
all literary genres are investigated. The literary units focus on background, context, as well as all
major literary components. Writing skills focus on comparison/contrast essays, persuasive
essays, regents style literary and personal essays, creative writing and a biographical research
paper. Grammar, mechanics and vocabulary are taught within the context of literature units.
Oral skills emphasize participation in informal class discussion, individual and group
presentations and dramatic performance.

English 9
This course includes the study of the five types of literature: the short story, the
novel, drama, poetry and non-fiction. The writing skills in 9th grade English review the work of
the previous two years but is supplemented by the first formal introduction to the research paper,
which is connected to a literature unit. The vocabulary program is literature based and also
involves spelling, word usage and pronunciation proficiencies. Oral skills are threaded
throughout the other skills but also highlighted with lengthier poetry memorization and a class
speech presentation. Grammar skills are promoted by review exercises and are modeled in the
study of our literature readings.

English 8
This course includes the study of the five types of literature: the short story, the
novel, drama, poetry and non-fiction. Basic writing skills are reviewed but also supplemented
with an introduction to the four basic kinds of writing as well as a formal introduction to the
writing process. The vocabulary program is literature based and also involves spelling, word
usage and pronunciation proficiencies. Oral skills are threaded throughout the development of
the other skills but formal poetry recitation is added. Grammar skills are promoted by review
exercises and are modeled in the study of our literature readings.

English 7
This course includes the study of the five types of literature: the short story, the
novel, drama, poetry and non-fiction. The writing skills component in seventh grade English is a
review of paragraphs, outlining, letter and journal writing. The vocabulary program is literature
based and also involves spelling, work usage and pronunciation proficiencies. Oral skills
developed through class discussion and grammar skills are promoted in grammar workbook
reviews.

Writing Lab
Writing Lab is an opportunity for students who are weak in writing skills to get
further assistance in learning the components of effective written expression and experience
writing practice in a smaller class environment. Teachers recommend students for this (noncredit)
class that meets twice weekly.

Study Skills
The Study Skills course is aimed to help seventh grade students develop the skills
that they need to work effectively in school. It covers keeping a planner, reading textbooks
proficiently, taking notes, strategizing to improve listening, studying for exams, and many other
miscellaneous issues that affect students in their transition from elementary school to middle
school.

Logic
Formal logic is a study of the ordered and reasoned principles that are evident in
our created world. We study these principles as both science and art, and then can apply them as
a symbolic language that enables us to apply this reasoning to every aspect of life. In so doing,
we are able to better understand and respond to our Creator, those things that He asks of us, and
the world into which He has placed us.