English
Philosophy
To meet the Language Arts requirements for graduation, students must complete a year-long course in the ninth, tenth, and the eleventh grades. During the twelfth year students may choose from several electives. College-bound students are encouraged to take at least one elective English class each trimester of their senior year in order to meet admission requirements to four-year colleges. Approximately one third of the total Language Arts program is devoted to the study of writing, one third to the study of literature, and one third to the study of the English language and oral communication. The program is sequenced, which enables learning to continue and build on what has been taught before. The basic curriculum provides students with the opportunity to gain a strong traditional high school English education. The senior elective program includes further enrichment and college prep work.