The English and Lauguage Arts Department at Wilson High School offers academic classes that fulfill the educational needs of the students. In addition to the traditional classes. Wilson offers an Honors programs that challenges students critical reading and writing skills though the making and discussion of literature. This program is offer to all four grades levels culminating in advanced placement for seniors with an opportunity to obtain college credit through college board testing.A Variety of changing electives are also offered for juniors and seniors.