BTW's English Department consists of Zestlan Simmons, department head; Ken Spear, and Mary Thornton. The department seeks to produce successful graduates who are capable of critical reading, scholarly reading, clear writing, and public speaking.

The following Advanced Placement (AP) course is offered: Language.

The following Advanced Placement (AP) course is offered through the state's Access distance-learning platform: Literature

For more information, please refer to the following documents that relate to English Department policies and procedures:

Plagiarism Policy (coming soon)

Alabama's College and Career Readiness Standards for English Language Arts

Materials, Supplies, and Novels needed for English 9 (Thornton)

List forthcoming

Materials, Supplies, and Novels needed for Honors English 10 (Simmons)

List forthcoming

Materials, Supplies, and Novels needed for English 10 (Thornton)

List forthcoming

Materials, Supplies, and Novels needed for English 11 (Simmons)

List forthcoming

Materials, Supplies, and Novels needed for AP Language (Simmons)

List forthcoming

Materials, Supplies, and Novels needed for English 12 (Spear)

List forthcoming

Materials, Supplies, and Novels needed for English 12 (Spear)

Paper and pens for note-taking by hand

Access to the internet

Remind app

Copies of novels/readings are provided from textbooks and classroom sets.