"Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail." - Emerson

11th grade students examine the complicated nature of the American experiment and their roles in its developing future.  Incorporating novels, selected non-fiction, and poetry, English 3 explores American Literature while continuing to develop students' rhetorical skills and vocabulary through emphasis on Common Core skills and strategies. Continuing the school-wide writing program, students compose and revise persuasive and expository/analytical essays in formal academic mode, while oral history, art, and multi-media projects  offer a variety of opportunities for expression.  In each year, Independent Reading programs are a vital part of the English curriculum. The junior year is an important step in our students' growth toward academic and personal maturity.