El Modena High School’s English Department helps students become thoughtful readers, confident writers, and effective communicators. Through literature, writing, discussion, and media study, students learn to analyze ideas, consider different perspectives, and express themselves clearly. From foundational courses to honors and AP study, our classes build literacy skills that prepare students for college, careers, and lifelong learning.

Courses Offered

• English 9

• Pre-AP English 9

• English 10

• Honors English 10

• English 11

• English 12

• English 10/11

• English Science Fiction

• Film as Literature

• Film Analysis

• Journalism

• AP English Language

• AP English Literature

• AP Seminar

• AP Research

English Language Development (ELD)

• Beginning ELD English

• Beginning ELD Reading, Grades 9–12

• Intermediate ELD English

• Intermediate ELD Reading

• CORE ELD

Specialized Academic Instruction (SAI)

• SAI English 9

• SAI English 10

• SAI English 11

• SAI English 12