Middle and Upper Schools

Both the Beaches and St. Mark’s Campus English departments lay a strong foundation for the young Episcopal student. Emphasizing a balanced approach, the aligned K-5 curricula help students flourish in language arts skills with the goal of establishing a lifelong intellectual process of finding and creating meaning. In preparation for middle school and beyond, students evolve into effective writers and speakers by reading critically, listening effectively, and analyzing and evaluating a variety of texts. Talented and devoted faculty use thoughtfully designed, research-based programs to collaborate with and challenge students and foster engaged, reflective, and strategic learners.

This growth continues in the discussion-based English curriculum on the Munnerlyn Campus, preparing students to communicate their ideas with confidence and clarity. Passionate, experienced educators in grades 6-12 use their expertise to guide students as they explore a rich range of classical and contemporary texts in a college preparatory environment. Our learner-centered classroom environment fosters civil discourse and engagement with literature and the ways in which it intersects with students’ lives and the human condition. We are committed to helping our students develop the critical reading, writing, and thinking skills that prepare them for success, both in and beyond the classroom.