The trained tutors of the Atoms Writing Center aim to build a culture of writing across the disciplines. We work to improve the composition and critical thinking skills of our AHS peers by facilitating the writing process and encouraging collaboration.
The Atoms Writing Center is a peer-tutoring group that focuses on improving writing across the disciplines. Tutors receive training as well as hands-on practice after school and during PRIDE time. Students in the school are invited to bring writing assignments for any class (math, science, social studies, English, theatre, business, etc.) to the Atoms Writing Center for guidance and feedback from trained peer tutors.
Advanced Composition is a higher-level English elective course that works in tandem with the Atoms Writing Center and entails an in-depth study of writing across all disciplines (science, math, English, social studies, business, theatre, etc). Other areas of focus are utilizing the writing process, understanding and applying Standard English, building advanced grammar and vocabulary skills, identifying components of advanced writing across genres and for varied audiences, and becoming an effective peer tutor of writing. This content is applied and assessed as students both produce independent writing and volunteer as a peer tutor in the Atoms Writing Center. This course is optional but highly recommended for all tutors.