Language Arts

The most fundamental skill in all formal education is that of having a genuine command over the lingua franca—the commonly-used language that one speaks. Moreover, it is critical to understand that language’s great works of literature that both inform and challenge.

The study of English Language Arts at Cardin reflects this mandate: Emphasis is placed on both the acquisition of linguistic skills (grammar, vocabulary, and oral and written fluency and clarity), and on the appreciation of literary culture. To the greatest extent possible, the latter reflects the students’ study of history in general and Jewish thought, culture, and experience.

All Cardin students must successfully complete four years of English Language Arts study:

Language Arts 9: Classical Literature and Composition (Honors or Standard)
Language Arts 10: European Literature (Honors or Standard)
Language Arts 11: American Literature (Honors or Standard)
Language Arts 12: British Literature or AP English Literature