A SYLLABUS IS AVAILABLE FOR EACH OF THE COURSES OFFERED BELOW:
| Grade 9 | Grade 10 | Grade 11 | Grade 12 |
These courses reflect the
standards of literature, language, composition and media outlined in the
Massachusetts English Language Arts Curriculum Framework. The
ultimate goal of the English curriculum is to teach learners how to
reason and use language purposefully as they comprehend, construct, and
convey meaning.
Units of literature and composition constitute the organization of the
courses of study. Emphasis on language and reflective thought are an
integral part of both the reading of literature or the composition of
ideas through speaking, writing or media. Each semester of English,
whether in literature or composition courses, provides a minimum of two
open-ended essays and one inquiry based theme directly tied to the
Massachusetts standards. In addition, the canon of authors and works
studied is referenced in the suggested list of works reflecting our
common literary and cultural heritage.
The success of each student, as well as the effectiveness of each
course, is measured through multiple assessment events. The assessments
include classroom performance, mid-year and final examination in all
grades, the MCAS testing in grade ten, PSAT and SAT examinations, and
the newly initiated portfolio assessment in selected classes.
Additionally the English program offers two English Advanced Placement
examinations, one in the junior year and one in the senior year.