English

Our English Department offers a rich program of reading and writing, a journey that not only draws on some of the best known throughout the ages but also equips you to address the challenges of modern life, fostering your personal growth and development.

Prepare to embark on a journey of critical reading and thinking, essential life skills in a world filled with multimedia messages. You’ll not just engage with great literature, but also explore the profound human questions it raises. Our program is designed to keep you on your toes with creative, dynamic assignments, such as critically examining a podcast or even making an animated film based on a scene from “Hamlet.”

We’ll challenge you to formulate arguments, weigh and select evidence, reason logically and effectively, write a clear narrative, express personal views, use language imaginatively and present all of the above in clear, grammatically correct prose.

You’ll find yourself in a vibrant learning environment, surrounded by intellectually and emotionally engaged peers. Our classrooms are a space where your love for language and ideas is not just respected, but celebrated, fostering a sense of belonging and value.

Our dynamic curriculum includes courses in humanities and classical and contemporary literature. We offer advanced placement classes and the Creative Writing Signature Experience, a unique opportunity to develop your passion for creative writing through elective classes and extracurricular activities. This experience includes workshops with published authors, open mic nights, and the chance to publish your work in our annual literary magazine.