English 10 Honors offers a rigorous, globally focused exploration of world literature with selections from the Americas, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, South Asia, East Asia, and the Pacific Rim. Students will analyze both the unique cultural perspectives and universal themes found in the literature. Core writing instruction focuses on analysis, exposition, narrative, description, persuasion, and research, with extended opportunities for literary analysis and creative writing. The honors curriculum emphasizes higher-order thinking, critical reading, advanced vocabulary study, and independent engagement with texts. This course is designed for students seeking deeper exploration of global literature and a challenging, enriched academic experience in reading and writing.

English 11 explores the development of American literature through major literary movements, tracing the nation’s literary history from the early American and colonial period through realism, modernism, and contemporary works. Students will read and analyze a range of fiction and nonfiction genres, including short stories, poetry, drama, speeches, memoirs, and seminal historical documents. Core texts include A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry and The Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri, with alternative readings such as The Night Thoreau Spent in Jail or The Great Gatsby. Writing instruction focuses on descriptive and literary analysis essays, as well as modeling the style of American authors. Students will also develop skills in vocabulary, grammar, and research writing, helping them grow into thoughtful, effective readers and writers.

English 11 Honors provides a rigorous examination of American literature, tracing its evolution from the colonial period through the contemporary era. Students will study major literary movements and themes by reading a diverse range of texts, including short stories, poetry, drama, essays, memoirs, and autobiographies. Featured readings include A Raisin in the Sun and The Namesake, with alternative options such as The Night Thoreau Spent in Jail and The Great Gatsby. Honors-level instruction emphasizes higher-order thinking, independent analysis, and critical engagement with literature. Students will strengthen their writing through descriptive, analytical, and research-based essays, while expanding vocabulary and grammar skills in context. The honors curriculum also encourages independent research and deeper exploration of literary and cultural concepts.

English 12 offers a comprehensive study of British literature from the Anglo-Saxon period through the Modern Era. Students will read a variety of literary forms including epics, poetry, essays, drama, and reflective writing. Key texts include Shakespeare’s Macbeth, with additional readings from the Romantic, Victorian, and Modern periods. Students will examine how historical and cultural contexts influence literary themes and styles. Writing instruction focuses on expository and persuasive essays, creative narratives, and literary analysis. Students will also complete a research paper, learning to evaluate sources and support arguments effectively. Grammar and vocabulary development are integrated to strengthen reading, writing, and communication skills.

Writing can change the world. Think about the Declaration of Independence, the Bill of Rights, and Lincoln’s 2nd Inaugural Address.How have these writings shaped our country and the future? While you learn how to unleash the core of your imagination to develop your own creative writing, you’ll also explore creative writing through foundational literary works from the 18th to 20th century of Colonialism to American Gothic to Modernism, and everything in between, while evaluating original writings and their interpretations.

This course provides students with a foundational understanding of the writing process and the essential skills needed for effective written communication. Students will learn to plan, draft, revise, and edit a variety of compositions, including narrative, expository, descriptive, and persuasive essays. Emphasis is placed on grammar, sentence structure, paragraph organization, and the development of a clear thesis and supporting details. The course helps students build confidence in their writing and prepares them for more advanced academic writing tasks.

In this course, students will explore the fundamentals of news writing, reporting, and media ethics. They will learn how to research, interview, write, and edit journalistic pieces such as news articles, editorials, features, and reviews. Students will examine the role of journalism in society, understand the importance of unbiased reporting, and explore the impact of digital media on modern journalism. This course emphasizes critical thinking, media literacy, and effective written and verbal communication.

This course focuses on strengthening students' reading comprehension and writing skills by engaging with a wide range of purposeful texts. Students will learn to identify the author’s intent, analyze structure and argument, and develop their own writing for specific audiences and purposes, including academic, professional, and personal contexts. Writing assignments may include summaries, letters, proposals, and reflective essays. The course emphasizes real-world applications of literacy skills and helps students become more effective, purposeful communicators.

This foundational course introduces students to the language and principles of algebra. Topics include linear equations and inequalities, systems of equations, functions, exponents, polynomials, and factoring. Students will develop problem-solving skills and learn how to model real-world situations algebraically. Emphasis is placed on reasoning, critical thinking, and using algebraic methods to solve problems.

Algebra 1 Honors provides an accelerated and in-depth exploration of foundational algebraic concepts. Students will study linear and nonlinear functions, systems of equations, inequalities, polynomials, factoring, and real-world modeling. The course emphasizes abstract reasoning, complex problem-solving, and connections between algebra and other areas of mathematics. Enrichment opportunities encourage critical thinking and independent application of concepts.

Building on the concepts from Algebra 1, this course dives deeper into advanced algebraic concepts. Topics include quadratic functions, polynomial and rational expressions, exponential and logarithmic functions, complex numbers, sequences and series, and an introduction to matrices. Students will strengthen analytical thinking and prepare for higher-level math courses.

This advanced course extends the standard Algebra 2 curriculum with greater emphasis on analytical thinking and mathematical rigor. Topics include advanced functions, conic sections, complex numbers, logarithmic and exponential equations, and sequences and series. Students will tackle challenging problems, engage in real-world applications, and prepare for higher-level courses such as Precalculus and AP-level mathematics.