Freshman English 1,2 (One year course, no prerequisites)
This course emphasizes the thematic study of literature in major genre areas: short story, nonfiction, poetry, drama and the novel. Activities in each unit interrelate reading, writing, oral communication and the language study and the development of critical thinking skills.

Sophomore English 3,4 (One year course, no prerequisites)
This course emphasizes different themes and modes of communication as well as the study of the short story, nonfiction poetry, drama and the novel. The curriculum is literature--based, integrating reading, writing, speaking, listening and usage skills. Increased use of multicultural literature and works by writers of color and women is encouraged. Activities include personal response to the literature and small group discussion activities. Writing types include interpretation, autobiography, report of information, evaluation, controversial issues, reflection, observation, and speculation about causes or effects. Emphasis will be placed on development of critical thinking skills through analysis, interpretation, and evaluation of material presented.

American Literature (One year course for Grade 11, no prerequisites)
The course content follows American writers from the Puritan era to the present. This course enables students to understand that American literature reflects social, political and moral issues in the United States. Students develop proficiencies in reading, writing, speaking and listening, in expressing their ideas on significant problems of American life and in studying the communication techniques used by writers and others in describing the American scene of both the past and present.

Contemporary Voices in Literature (One year course for Grade 12)
This course emphasizes the study and discussion of contemporary issues found in world literature – short story, novel, poetry and drama. Activities will focus on understanding literature through group activities, reading strategies and the writing process.

British Literature (One year course for Grade 12)

History of Film (One year elective course for Grades 11 or 12)

Publications or Advanced Composition (Two year course for elective credit)