ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS

All English Courses: will address the necessary skills needed to demonstrate proficiency in The New York State Common Core Standards for that particular grade level. These standards state that all students will read closely to interpret and analyze literary and informational texts, write clearly and coherently informative, narrative, and argumentative pieces using specific evidence, speak and listen effectively and collaboratively in a variety of settings, demonstrate research skills, and demonstrate command of the conventions of Standard English.

All Honors English Courses: Students in Grades 8-10 will be screened, based on a variety of academic achievements, recommendations by their English teacher, and the decision of the Building Principal, for enrollment in Honors English and AP English.