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Advanced courses motivate students to think critically, construct solid arguments, and see many sides of an issue—skills that prepare them for college and beyond. In the spirit of the CSJ charisms, the English Department empowers students to work towards excellence, tempered by “gentleness, peace, and joy.” Our mission is to encourage students to analyze and develop writing and reading skills to have a deeper, greater understanding of the human condition. Through careful selection of texts, we ask students to read widely and deeply from many cultures and genres. Our focus on writing as a craft teaches students to write with precision while cultivating the power of their own unique voices. We have students write in many modes but always with attention to their audience and purpose. As a result, in every piece that they write, we encourage students to hone their voices through copious revision and sharing of their work. Honors distinction can be earned at the freshman and sophomore level, and we offer two AP classes to upper division students. AP Language and Composition focuses on analysis and argumentation, while AP Literature is grounded in literary analysis and an exploration of the human condition. Both of these classes provide a college-level English experience to prepare our students for the rigor of college coursework. Seniors have the option of choosing from our broad range of semester-long classes. Course Offerings: English I English I Honors World Literature World Literature Honors Speech and Debate Speech and Debate Honors II American Literature Dystopian Literature Examining the Holocaust Through Literature Writing in Literature Women’s Literature Seminar AP Language and Composition AP Literature and Composition AP Seminar Profiles Jacqueline Hillier Valdez English Teacher Jennifer Flynn English Department Chair Milena Kufa English Teacher Ryan Kennedy English Teacher, Yearbook Teacher Melissa Williams English Teacher Scott Higby English Teacher, VAPA Teacher Danielle Pigeon Social Studies Teacher, English Teacher Siobhan MacManus '01 Research Department Chair, Head Librarian Nicole Calka English Teacher Related Stories All Stories All Stories Get ready To take flight Apply Contact Visit Address Academy of Our Lady of Peace 4860 Oregon Street San Diego, CA 92116 USA Get directions Tel: +1 619-297-2266 Share your Story @AcademyOfOurLadyOfPeace Key Links Inquire Visit Apply Arts Athletics STEM ALL IN FOR OLP! 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