English / Language Arts

Essential to any society are its language and literature. Through the study of these disciplines, we preserve traditions, create and maintain community, and envision the future. We can then understand ourselves and contribute to society.  

The purpose of the English / Language Arts curricula is to develop literacy in all students. This includes the ability to read literature and informational texts; write, speak, and listen; and use language effectively. This allows students to gain the ability to think critically and converse openly in a diverse society, and to solve problems independently. Students must take an active role in their learning as they interact with texts using critical analyses and take into account cultural, social, and historical perspectives. English / Language Arts instruction will lead students to be well-educated, globally competitive, caring, and productive citizens.  
All curricula are aligned to Maryland College and Career Ready Standards.

Into Reading (HMH) is our primary material of instruction for RELA grades K-5. Into Reading is a research based literacy program with resources to support all components (phonics, phonemic awareness, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension) of the Science of Reading across all grade levels. Into Reading is rated as “Meets Expectations” on EdReports including a specific snapshot of its strong alignment to all five Science of Reading pillars.

Into Reading is aligned to Maryland College and Career Ready Standards.

The English Language Arts program at the middle school level is a rigorous and comprehensive one that addresses the processes of reading, writing, speaking, and listening, with the contents of language and literature integrated within each course. All curricula are aligned to Maryland College and Career Ready Standards.

Advanced English Language Arts courses are available at each grade level. These courses include complex novels and plays, as well as writing opportunities linked to CollegeBoard standards.

Recommended Extended Works for Middle School Students (PDF)

The high school English program includes four required courses that are integrated curricula, including reading, writing, listening, speaking, language, and literature. English I and II provide a sequenced preparation for students to be successful on the English High School Assessment.

Honors sections are available in English I, II, III, and IV. Additionally, all 11th-grade level juniors may opt to take Advanced Placement (AP) English Language and Composition for an English III credit. At the 12th-grade level, the available course is Advanced Placement (AP) English Literature and Composition, Parts I and II. In addition, electives are offered in creative writing, journalism, mythology and folklore, speech, yearbook, and world literature. 

All curricula are aligned to Maryland College and Career Ready Standards.

Recommended Extended Works for High School Students (PDF)

Ms. Bridget Passyn
Supervisor of Instruction
(240) 913-9696, Ext. 143
115 Vincit Street
Centreville, Maryland 21617
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