About this class

English 1 is a year-long class that serves as an introduction to the high school English curriculum.  It is designed to challenge the highly motivated student who has demonstrated advanced skills in critical thinking, reading, and writing. This course provides an intense study of literary forms and students will read challenging classic and modern texts from various genres, including short stories, poetry, non-fiction, drama, and the novel.  Students will enhance their speaking and writing skills and demonstrate their understanding and interpretation of literary selections through varied assessments.