2021-2022 Academic Calendar

English classes combine writing and literature and meet twice per week.

English 2, 3, and 4 Literature are taught chronologically, annually rotate the time period studied, and incorporate American, British, and world literature.

                          2022-2023: 11^th Century-18^th Century Literature

                          2023-2024: 19^th Century Literature

                          2024-2025: 20^th-21^st Century Literature

Orientation Weeks A & B are optional for all returning students who have completed English 1 - Writing and Literature or its equivalent. Sessions meet at each student's normal class days and times. However, any enrolled student is welcome to attend any session if they feel that reviewing the covered topics would be helpful.

Orientation topics covered include:

(1) an introduction to the website and its learning features,

(2) the Cornell Note-Taking method and other study skills,

(3) introduction to our vocabulary program and its research-based learning tools,

(4) recognizing signposts to meaning employed by all authors

(5) an introduction to basic plot analysis,

(6) and an introduction to worldviews. 

All students are responsible for this basic material and will receive a schedule for Orientation Weeks A & B after enrollment.