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All SRCS elementary, middle, and high school English courses develop literate students who demonstrate the skills in reading, writing, listening, speaking, and critical thinking that will support their education and endeavors post-graduation. Through exposure to rich and diverse texts that span time periods, genres, and perspectives, students gain the skills necessary to navigate the world. All courses are aligned to the Common Core State Standards.

Elementary students develop reading foundational skills in grades KA-2 so that they can learn to read in order to later read to learn. At all grade levels, students engage with a variety of texts, both informational and literary. Texts are chosen to align with core content in order to support an integrated learning environment conducive to increased student engagement and learning.

Throughout all grade levels, students are asked to write in different genres including narrative, informational/expository, and argumentative/opinion pieces of various lengths. Throughout the elementary years, students develop their writing through a series of writing workshops using Lucy Calkins’ writing units of study. These skills are further supported and enhanced as children move up into middle and high school grades.