English

Welcome to the SHS English Department!


The SHS English Department seeks to provide rigorous and engaging content that is firmly grounded in Idaho State Standards. Students can expect to read a variety of literature and non-fiction texts from around the world, engage in meaningful class discussions, and show their knowledge and understanding of complex ideas through a variety of writing opportunities. The curriculum and instruction is driven by well-informed and current research and further enhanced by a well-qualified professional learning community, which results in continuity across grade levels and within the department as a whole. Furthermore, the varying needs of students are supported and met through a variety of course offerings including:


  • English 9 Strategic

  • English 9

  • English 9 Pre-AP

  • English 10 Strategic

  • English 10

  • English 10 Pre-AP

  • English 11

  • English 11 AP Language and Composition

  • English 11 Dual Credit (English 101)

  • English 12

  • English 12 AP Literature and Composition

  • English 12 Dual Credit (English 175)


The English Department has a reputation for skillfully preparing students to be successful in their post-secondary endeavors and looks forward to continuing this tradition with each coming year.



Barbara Crumb

Department Chair