ABOUT ENGLISH

Students are assigned summer reading. Selected titles change each year and reflect themes relating to Bishop Hartley's Six Pillars. Students receive a list in May with the required readings for each course.

Students conduct close studies of classic and contemporary novels throughout the English curriculum. Novels are teacher-selected to complement the curriculum. Throughout the stages of the research formula, students learn about media literacy, effective use of rhetorical skills, and proper MLA citation.

English courses include multiple opportunities for cross-curricular projects with Religions and Social Studies Courses.