The English Department offers students a comprehensive English course based on student ability and interest levels.  Each teacher guides the student through all phases of English basic to a high school education.  These phases included specific lessons and assignments in literature, correct usage, grammar, writing, vocabulary, spelling, speech, and basic techniques of research.  The English teacher identifies and guides gifted students, motivates the average student to reach his/her full potential, and encourages and helps the student who learns at a slower rate.

An Honors Course is offered to a limited number of sophomore, and junior students.  Students are offered an Advanced Placement course for college credit.  Prerequisites for these courses are teacher recommendation and approval of the department chairperson.

Each student is required to participate in the summer reading program sponsored by the English Department.  Students must complete their required reading over the summer to prepare them for next year’s work.

Courses Offered:

• Honors English I / Introduction to Literature – Genre Analysis

• English I / Introduction to Literature

• English I / Basic English

• Developmental Reading

• English II / American Literature

• English III / British Literature

• Advanced Placement English

• English IV / World Literature

• Computer Writing Skills Program

Special Highlights:

• Reading Olympics

• Educational Trips

• Plays at the Arden Theatre
• Operas

Department Members:

• Mr. David Horn – Department Chair

• Mr. Joseph Brandley

• Mrs. Miriam Maloney

• Ms. Kristy Murphy

• Mrs. Rosemary Naab, Principal

• Ms. Ellen Poliwoda