English

This course is recommended for students looking for extra support in Language Arts as indicated by end of course grades, teacher recommendation, or NJSLA Language Arts scores.  Teachers will identify each individual student’s areas for growth and tailor a learning program that will build their skills and strengthen their self-confidence in Language Arts. Students will also receive assistance with assignments for their core English classes.

Advanced Composition is a comprehensive writing class that will guide students through writing processes in detail and expose them to many different essay styles. Both student and professional writing samples will guide students in their writing, as well as teacher feedback and peer editing.  Discussions will focus on compositional techniques. Student-teacher conferences will serve to monitor analysis of student’s writing samples.

Through the power to stimulate the imagination, Great Books explores what it means to be human.   Through reading and discussion of the literary canon, students understand the rich heritage of Western Culture and the human conditions.  This course offers the student an opportunity to read from a wide variety of canonical offerings:  Shakespeare, classic American novels, myths, science fiction, the Bible, and fairy tales.  The student will read Greek and Roman epics and myths, and ancient and modern works.  Discussions will be conducted in a seminar fashion.

An intensive review course, the SAT preparation course will provide students with nine weeks of English preparation and nine weeks of mathematics.  Students will learn test-taking strategies and take practice tests.  In the English section of the course, students will focus on techniques for improving reading comprehension, vocabulary, and writing.  In the mathematics section, students will analyze and practice sample SAT questions in algebra and geometry.  Basic mathematical concepts will be reviewed.  Students will be requested to take the SAT test closest to the conclusion of the course.