This course will be divided into 3 units - a unit on reading, a unit on writing, and a unit on public speaking. In the reading unit, students will read 3 books of quality literature while completing 3 complementary projects. In the writing unit, students will write a research paper. During the public speaking unit, students will prepare for a job interview or college admissions interview. Throughout the year, students will be learning grammar and literature skills.
Homework: 2-4 hours/week
This is a CORE class that meets twice a week for the full year. CORE classes have greater expectations of students, parents, and teachers. Parents are required to attend the mandatory CORE Classes Parent Meeting immediately following Family Orientation on either August 26th at 6:45pm or August 28th at 2:45pm. The term “English class” is a long outdated misnomer. What students need is a class focused on the skills needed to read with strong comprehension, write clearly and effectively and to think independently, both deeply and critically. After all, our students already speak the English language with considerable proficiency. What they require is the guidance to wield that knowledge powerfully and wisely.
To that end, this class will focus on these specific areas: a growing love of reading, constant improvement of comprehension skills and sharper discernment regarding the material they read. Along the way, students will be introduced a variety of rhetorical and literary techniques as well as the steps of the writing process, which they will not only learn to recognize but also have the opportunity to apply. Though this class is not a focused literary class students will be asked to ready, analyze and discuss specific texts (including news articles) on a regular basis. Because classroom time is limited, our meeting will target activities that cannot be outside of class i.e., mini-lessons, classroom discussions, etc. Because the class structure does not revolve around any particular texts, novels, etc. it can be taken repeatedly by students at all high school grade levels.
Requirements:
Because classroom time is limited, our meeting will target activities that cannot be outside of class i.e., mini-lessons, classroom discussions, etc. Because the class structure does not revolve around any particular texts, novels, etc. it can be taken repeatedly by students at all high school grade levels.
Prerequisites: None
The term “English class” is a long outdated misnomer. What students need is a class focused on the skills needed to read with strong comprehension, write clearly and effectively and to think independently, both deeply and critically. After all, our students already speak the English language with considerable proficiency. What they require is the guidance to wield that knowledge powerfully and wisely.
To that end, this class will focus on these specific areas: a growing love of reading, constant improvement of comprehension skills and sharper discernment regarding the material they read. Along the way, students will be introduced a variety of rhetorical and literary techniques as well as the steps of the writing process, which they will not only learn to recognize but also have the opportunity to apply. Though this class is not a focused literary class students will be asked to ready, analyze and discuss specific texts (including news articles) on a regular basis.
The class will meet twice weekly for 50 minute sessions. Because classroom time is limited, our meeting will target activities that cannot be outside of class i.e., mini-lessons, classroom discussions, etc. Because the class structure does not revolve around any particular texts, novels, etc. it can be taken repeatedly by students at all high school grade levels.
Requirements:
Designed for students in grades 9-12.
The class will meet twice weekly for 50 minute sessions. Because classroom time is limited, our meeting will target activities that cannot be outside of class i.e., mini-lessons, classroom discussions, etc. Because the class structure does not revolve around any particular texts, novels, etc. it can be taken repeatedly by students at all high school grade levels.
Requirements: CORE classes meet twice a week for the full year and have greater expectations of students, parents, and teachers. Parents will be required to attend the mandatory CORE
Prerequisites: None
Monday - Classroom - 220: 11:00 am - 11:50 am
Wednesday - Classroom - 220: 11:00 am - 11:50 am
Description:
The term “English class” is a long outdated misnomer. What students need is a class focused on the skills needed to read with strong comprehension, write clearly and effectively and to think independently, both deeply and critically. After all, our students already speak the English language with considerable proficiency. What they require is the guidance to wield that knowledge powerfully and wisely.
To that end, this class will focus on these specific areas: a growing love of reading, constant improvement of comprehension skills and sharper discernment regarding the material they read. Along the way, students will be introduced a variety of rhetorical and literary techniques as well as the steps of the writing process, which they will not only learn to recognize but also have the opportunity to apply. Though this class is not a focused literary class students will be asked to ready, analyze and discuss specific texts (including news articles) on a regular basis.
The class will meet twice weekly for 50 minute sessions. Because classroom time is limited, our meeting will target activities that cannot be outside of class i.e., mini-lessons, classroom discussions, etc.
Requirements:
Requirements: CORE classes meet twice a week for the full year and have greater expectations of students, parents, and teachers. Parents will be required to attend the mandatory CORE
Prerequisites: Must have taken High School English 1 during 2024-2025 school year
Ages: 14 to 19
Monday - Classroom - 220: 11:00 am - 11:50 am
Wednesday - Classroom - 220: 11:00 am - 11:50 am
Description:
This is a CORE class that meets twice a week for the full year. CORE classes have greater expectations of students, parents, and teachers. Parents are required to attend the mandatory CORE Classes Parent Meeting immediately following Family Orientation on either August 26th at 6:45pm or August 28th at 2:45pm. The term “English class” is a long outdated misnomer. What students need is a class focused on the skills needed to read with strong comprehension, write clearly and effectively and to think independently, both deeply and critically. After all, our students already speak the English language with considerable proficiency. What they require is the guidance to wield that knowledge powerfully and wisely.
To that end, this class will focus on these specific areas: a growing love of reading, constant improvement of comprehension skills and sharper discernment regarding the material they read. Along the way, students will be introduced a variety of rhetorical and literary techniques as well as the steps of the writing process, which they will not only learn to recognize but also have the opportunity to apply. Though this class is not a focused literary class students will be asked to ready, analyze and discuss specific texts (including news articles) on a regular basis.
Because classroom time is limited, our meeting will target activities that cannot be outside of class i.e., mini-lessons, classroom discussions, etc.
Requirements:
Prerequisites: Must have taken High School English 1 during 2024-2025 school year
Monday - Classroom - 220: 11:00 am - 11:50 am
Wednesday - Classroom - 220: 11:00 am - 11:50 am
Description:
This is a CORE class that meets twice a week for the full year. CORE classes have greater expectations of students, parents, and teachers. Parents are required to attend the mandatory CORE Classes Parent Meeting immediately following Family Orientation on either August 27th at 6:45pm or August 29th at 2:45pm. The term “English class” is a long outdated misnomer. What students need is a class focused on the skills needed to read with strong comprehension, write clearly and effectively and to think independently, both deeply and critically. After all, our students already speak the English language with considerable proficiency. What they require is the guidance to wield that knowledge powerfully and wisely.
To that end, this class will focus on these specific areas: a growing love of reading, constant improvement of comprehension skills and sharper discernment regarding the material they read. Along the way, students will be introduced a variety of rhetorical and literary techniques as well as the steps of the writing process, which they will not only learn to recognize but also have the opportunity to apply. Though this class is not a focused literary class students will be asked to ready, analyze and discuss specific texts (including news articles) on a regular basis.
Requirements:
Designed for students in grades 9-12.
The class will meet twice weekly for 50 minute sessions. Because classroom time is limited, our meeting will target activities that cannot be outside of class i.e., mini-lessons, classroom discussions, etc. Because the class structure does not revolve around any particular texts, novels, etc. it can be taken repeatedly by students at all high school grade levels.
Students will use hand building techniques (pinching, coil building, slab work and kurinuki) to create functional wares. Functional wares may include: mug, plate, bird house, bowl, spoon rest, toothbrush holder, etc. Focus will be invited to give attention to the thickness of the piece, the finish of the piece: does it feel too heavy, too rough, are the joins well attended and clean? Creativity is invited to the class; functional pottery is amazing to explore.
Requirements:
If enrolled in Wednesday Open Studio, students will pay only one supply fee for both classes
Students will use hand building techniques (pinching, coil building, slab work and kurinuki) to create functional wares. Functional wares may include: mug, plate, bird house, bowl, spoon rest, toothbrush holder, etc. Focus will be invited to give attention to the thickness of the piece, the finish of the piece: does it feel too heavy, too rough, are the joins well attended and clean? Creativity is invited to the class; functional pottery is amazing to explore.
This course will cover the key events that impacted the history of the world from ancient times to current events. Students will examine how civilizations progressed and explore historical events. Students will create projects, write essays, work in small groups, and give presentations to the class.
Homework: 2-4 hours/week
This course will cover the key events that impacted the history of the world from ancient times to current events. Students will examine how civilizations progressed and explore historical events. Students will create projects, write essays, work in small groups, and give presentations to the class.
Homework: 2-4 hours/week