This college-level AP course stresses an in-depth study of selected works of world literature. Novels, short fiction, drama, and poetry are an integral part of the course. Close reading and contemplative, highly organized methods of expository writing and revision are also components. Methods of learning are as important as the subject matter studied. Time is spent reviewing previously given AP exams in preparation for the national AP exams.

This college-level AP writing course provides individualized instruction, critical analysis, and editorial comment for student. To take this course, students are typically skilled readers of complex prose from various periods and are able to write in a variety of modes and for a variety of purposes. Although this course is primarily a course in effective writing and the development of style, students are taught critical reading skills through a variety of expository texts. The course emphasizes skills that will prepare the student to take the three-hour AP examination.

This college-level IB course stresses an in-depth study of selected works of world literature. Literary works of all genres are studied intensively. Class discussion and written responses to novels, short fiction, drama, and poetry are an integral part of the course and content. Close reading and contemplative, highly organized methods of expository writing and revision are components of the course. Methods of learning are as important as the subject matter studied. Students taking year one are eligible to take the AP examination, and students taking Year 2 are eligible to take the IB examination.

The course involves interviewing, writing, editing, headlining, page design, photography, and online publication of the student newspaper, which can be found here. This class has a core group of editors, managers and reporters who publish the Vidette.

Students produce the Echo, a 200-page plus history of McCaskey High School Campus, for the given school year. Writing stories and captions, designing layouts, selling advertisements, taking pictures, organizing a sales campaign, and distributing the yearbook are major responsibilities for those taking this course. Students are expected to work beyond class time to meet deadlines. A willingness to learn the Yearbook Avenue online program is imperative. Applications are available from the advisor beginning the first of March.