Neil Gaiman, English author...

“A book is a dream that you hold in your hand.”

Our students learn close reading skills and develop an aesthetic appreciation of significant literature of various genres. Understanding the structural principles of literature, drama, and poetry is crucial to the development of organizational skills in composition, and the writing of both short informal pieces and longer formal essays further students’ critical analyses of the works.  Our students grow into confident writers through a comprehensive editing process and targeted feedback from their teachers.   

 Class discussion and student presentations advance the understanding of the works, improve students’ communication skills, and enhance their analytical thinking.  We help create well-rounded students who are capable of understanding and applying what they learn in class to other disciplines and to the outside world. Our students’ skills build upon one another each year, resulting in well-prepared, confident learners who are ready for the rigor of college courses and who have the skills necessary to excel at the university level – a “dream” come true.