Our job is to arouse an appetite for the best; to make young people joyfully aware of the explosive, poignant, soothing, analytical and often mystifying qualities of language carefully formulated. Brilliant stories and poems, articles, ethical dilemmas, animated discussion -- all heighten language use and sensibility. All of these are inspirational ways in which the give and take of language allows us to express the thinking mind and the beauty-seeking spirit.

In today's complicated world, it is more important than ever to be able to read, understand, and be able to explain to others or to one's self the meaning of what one has read. It is just as critical to then be able to commit such analysis to clear and concise writing. For students who want to develop these skills we offer a course in critical reading, writing, and thinking skills.

We also offer an effective, yet entertaining approach to preparing students for the S.A.T. I examination through intensive analysis of the overall structure of the examination, how it is evaluated by the College Board, and provide strategies and methods for how to best familiarize oneself with the examination to optimize one's English score on the S.A.T. I.