English 10 - Level III covers the same material as English 10 - Level II but in more detail and at a faster pace.  This course focuses on literature, composition and speech, integrating these three areas whenever possible.  Building on the skills learned in freshman year, the students read and study many literary genres, and they may use these reading selections as springboards for critical thinking in their writing assignments, both formal and informal.  In addition to reading, thinking, and writing, the students practice presenting various types of speeches of different lengths for selected audiences.  In general, this integrated approach improves the Language Arts student's basic communication skills by using traditional and new techniques as well as much practice.

English 11 - Level II
Two Semesters, Grade 11
Prerequisites: English 10

This is a two-semester class consisting of American Literature and Etymology. The class continues the focus on writing assignments, which stress proper grammar, usage, mechanics, and sentence structure.  English 11 – Level II is a study of literary history of America, spanning from the Exploration Period to the Post-Modern Period.  This course emphasizes the authors, their works and various themes, and the styles and techniques of their historical periods.  In addition to studying literature, students will be required to deliver oral presentations and will learn Latin and Greek roots, connotative/denotative meaning of words in a variety of context, vocabulary, and critical thinking skills.

 English 11 - Level III
Two Semesters, Grade 11
Prerequisites: Accumulative English GPA 4.0 or better in level III class

This class consists of one semester of American literature and one semester of etymology.  The American literature semester of this course is a study of literary history of America, spanning from the Exploration Period to the Post-Modern Period.  This course explores various themes through a variety of authors.  Students will write several papers based on reading selections gaining insights into some of America’s best writers.

English 12 - Level II
Two semesters, Grade 12
Prerequisites: English 11

This is a two-semester course that covers the English authors and their literary works as well as a review of grammar and basic writing skills.  The class examines material from the Old English Period (449 AD) to the end of the 20^th century.  Students will also be required to write longer papers including a research project.  A balanced combination of reading and writing helps students to become more familiar with their language and its use.  Students will be required to give oral presentations to develop their public speaking skills.

 English 12 - Level III
Two semesters, Grade 12
Prerequisites: Accumulative English GPA 4.0 or better in Level III classes

This class consists of one semester of English literature and one semester of expository writing.  The English literature semester of this course is the study of English authors and their literary works as well as a review of grammar and basic writing skills.  The class examines material from the Old English Period (449 AD) to the end of the 20^th century. Students will be required to give oral presentations to develop their public speaking skills. 

 English Language and Composition, Advanced Placement - Level IV
Two Semesters , Grade 12
Prerequisite:  Accumulative English GPA of 5.0 or better in Level III classes

English Language and Composition, Advanced Placement prepares the student to take the AP English Language and Composition Examination and/or the AP English Literature and Composition Examination.  Preparation for the examinations will be a cooperative venture between the students and the instructor.  Students will be required to read widely and reflect on their reading through extensive critical thinking, discussion, writing, and rewriting.  Students will also acquire an understanding of the major themes of the Judaic and Christian religious traditions and of Greek and Roman mythology and history.  The instructor will teach from a required reading list covering samples of the different genre, coupled with a recommended bibliography for personal review.  Students who complete English Language and Composition, Advanced Placement will be prepared to take either or both AP English exams; however, taking them is not a requirement of the course.