English

The Wilton High School English Department offers a comprehensive curriculum tailored to meet the diverse interests, abilities, and goals of all students. Our program ensures that every student builds strong critical thinking and communication skills.

Students who wish to take two English courses in one semester must seek the advice of their counselor and are expected to consult with their English teacher.   Students may not take two English classes in one half of the year and none in the other.

FOUR FULL YEARS IN ENGLISH ARE REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION:

• Grade 9: One full year (Humanities or Freshman English)
• Grade 10: One full year (Selected World Literature or American Experience). Selected World Literature (Honors) meets writing course requirement.
• Grade 11: One semester in a writing course (Expository Writing) and one semester in a literature course. 
• Grade 12: Two semesters of English, including at least one semester in a literature course in grade 12.

Although students may choose any course listed in the catalog in any semester, the English Department recommends which courses will be taught and the semester in which students will take them.

Actual scheduled courses for the upcoming school year will depend on sufficient enrollment.  Please check the Program of Studies for more information.