The 9th grade Gifted/High Potential English program is designed to be more challenging than the College Preparatory program. The Gifted/High Potential program uses the College Preparatory program as a foundation; however, the Gifted/High Potential program differs in content, resources, processes, activities, and products of the course. The Gifted/High Potential program focuses upon analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of content material. An increased rate of mastery of learning as well as additional amounts of work will be expected. Students will also be expected to assume more responsibility for more independent learning and decision-making. In addition, students are expected to engage in classroom discussions and other methods of oral presentation.