High School Courses The adolescent’s personal struggles for
freedom and individuality frequently find reflection in the
spiritual struggles portrayed by great authors. The high school
English curriculum is designed to be rich, rewarding, and
rigorous. Activities are crafted around the intellectual and
emotional development of the young adult throughout the high
school years. The purpose is to help students gain confidence in
their own skills and ideas by providing the right activity at
the right time. The curriculum provides the student with strong
writing skills, stirs in the student a life-long love for
literature, and develops the student’s critical thinking through
discussions and writing. Students study diverse genres and core
classics from the ancient and medieval worlds as well as modern
novelties. Discussions build skills in observing, listening, and
analyzing. Vibrant and perceptive writing skills depend on
strong grammar skills; good editing skills; and facility with
different types of writing. By l