English Department

VISION

The English Department strives to help students develop a better understanding of themselves, communicate effectively, and become critical thinkers. 

MISSION

Students will achieve these goals by voicing their stories, engaging in meaningful conversations, developing and supporting​ their positions through research, reading and identifying credible and factual information, and ​writing effectively by responding to and analyzing fiction and non-fiction texts.

GOAL

Students will be able to take a position, support that position, lead classroom discussions, and use academically mature language.

^{(CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.11-12.1 - Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 11-12 topics, texts, and issues, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.)}