English

Philosophy

The Briarcliff English Program seeks to develop students' reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills well beyond the required New York State Common Core Standards in those areas. Collectively, we focus on the writing process and public speaking skills, while applying the latest theory in regard to reading and writing, to ensure college readiness and to prepare our students for the future. Additionally, the Department strives to develop visual literacy and 21st Century media and publication skills through our High School elective programs. Our overarching goal is to foster lifelong intellectual curiosity as students cultivate a broad range of literacies as capable, discriminating readers, competent and fluent writers, articulate speakers, active listeners, and critical thinkers.