This rigorous AG/ Advanced/ IB ninth and tenth grade English curriculum leads to the honors or college level Advanced Placement (AG) English curriculum in the eleventh and twelfth grades.

Students read and discuss a minimum of four challenging literary works (novels and plays) and short selections each quarter.

Writing assignments exceed the Wake County curriculum requirements. Individual and group projects and parallel reading are also assigned. 

Upon completion of each AP course, students can take the National College Board examinations and, if successful, place out of required English courses as designated by the competitive colleges or universities which they attend.  

An International Baccalaureate (IB) program with trained instructors in English is combined with AP/ Advanced 11 and 12 English.