Academic Departments
English
The courses offered by the English department aim to give students a thorough knowledge of the English language; to enable them to think, speak, and write clearly, creatively and logically; and to read with comprehension. These skills are fostered in a community that respects the individual, that values diversity, and that enjoys learning as a lifetime pursuit. Courses of study in English help students develop their critical thinking skills, organize their ideas, connect literature to their lives, develop patterns of independent thinking and learning, and foster the expression of individual creativity.
Senior Choice
Shakespeare, Science-Fiction, Jane Austen, Crime Fiction, and more—our seniors have an abundance of choices for their senior elective.
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History and Social Sciences
The History and Social Sciences Department strives to familiarize students with the critical skills of analysis, interpretation, and synthesis, and to examine current and historical events through a variety of lenses. Our diverse selection of required courses provide students with a background in western and non-western cultures, and address such issues as ethnicity, gender, race and religion. In addition to traditional history classes, a dynamic offering of electives allows students to pursue a foundation in the social sciences as well, including government, economics, and psychology. All classes focus on providing students with the skills necessary to conduct comprehensive research, write papers in a logical and cogent manner, analyze primary sources, and ask intuitive questions. Group work, discussions, and frequent use of technological resources are used to complement traditional lecture-style classes.
make history
We offer fourteen History electives--Psychology, WWII, Social and Cultural History of the US, Comparative Government, and more.
Mathematics and Computational Sciences
Believing that each student can be successful in mathematics and that each student ought to be comfortably challenged to achieve his or her full mathematical potential, the Department of Mathematics and Computational Sciences provides a wide variety of college-preparatory courses from Algebra One to AP Calculus AB and BC, AP Statistics, and AP Computer Science, as well as Post-AP courses; small class sizes; daily tutorials; technology-rich instruction; and talented, compassionate, and enthusiastic teachers. Our teachers are deeply committed to on-going professional development and to the use of innovative teaching methods and curricula. We aim to inspire and nurture in each student a love for learning and to prepare him or her for a lifetime of learning, critical thinking, and responsible citizenship.
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Mathematics at your pace
True to our mission, our students take many paths in Mathematics. Freshman take Algebra, Geometry, or even Algebra II. 165 of our students are taking multiple Mathematics courses this year.
Science
The Science Department at EHS actively encourages all students to address the many interesting questions which arise when we attempt to understand ourselves and the living physical world. To address these questions, students must develop a significant level of scientific literacy. This requires that each student must learn to think independently, to approach problems and tasks creatively and skillfully, and to participate actively in the scientific process through prediction, observation, analysis, debate, reassessment, and reinterpretation. Computers and calculators are integrated throughout the science curriculum as tools to gather, analyze, and present information.
Freedom of discovery
Though all our students begin with Biology and Chemistry, we offer a variety of paths after that-- Astronomy, Marine Biology, Chemistry 2, Physics, and more.
World Languages
The language courses emphasize listening, speaking, reading and writing in the target language. Students also become familiar with the history and culture of countries where the target language is spoken. As students progress in their study of a language, they acquire a greater command of complex grammatical usages and vocabulary in preparation for more advanced readings. Courses focus on helping students develop accuracy and fluency in the target language while fostering an appreciation for diversity and the unique contributions of other cultures.
find your voice
Spanish, French, Latin, Chinese--learn the language of your choice.
