Students learn advanced grammar, critical thinking, and writing skills necessary for types of writing students will need later in high school and college. Ideal for students who will enroll in AP or IB courses. The course also emphasizes reading comprehension and writing fundamentals necessary to start preparing for the SAT.

Classes emphasize integrated reading, writing, and vocabulary building. Core topics are: reading comprehension approaches and strategies, grammar fundamentals, vocabulary, and essay writing. Each lesson integrates reading passages, grammar exercises, vocabulary, and essay drafting and revision. Students learn that good writing requires revision.

Classes emphasize integrated reading, writing, and vocabulary building. Core topics are: reading comprehension approaches and strategies, grammar fundamentals, vocabulary, and essay writing. Each lesson integrates reading passages, grammar exercises, vocabulary, and essay drafting and revision. Students learn that good writing requires revision.