English Department

Prerequisite(s): None 

Students deepen their reading, writing, and analytical skills while preparing for the expectations of high school English. 

• Write more developed and sophisticated responses to literature, including analysis and critique 
• Study grammar, usage, and conventions to better understand how meaning is constructed in writing 
• Engage with a variety of literary genres to strengthen reading comprehension and appreciation 
• Build independence, ownership, and pride in writing and academic work