This course provides in-depth instruction in the skills needed for success in high school and beyond tailored to the curriculum and needs of sophomores and juniors. This course emphasizes fundamental literacy within a variety of academic disciplines. Students will learn strategies to support reading, writing, listening and speaking skills in science, English, social studies and mathematics. Depending on their benchmark, past performance, and/or ongoing assessment results, this course may be required of some students. This course counts for one elective credit, but is not an English graduation credit.