September 8-11

I'm looking forward to a great year with all of you in learning together in Bible, English 11, and Speech 6. Each week I’ll try to hit the high points for the week so parents and students alike can get a general overview of what will transpire that week in each class. In some cases I may list specific assignments that will be due soon or test may be announced. My goal is to communicate weekly what we’re studying and what requirements the students have for the week. If you have any questions regarding any of the classes please contact me immediately. I make myself available for parents at their convenience.

Speech 6

One of the classes most feared by students is speech and yet we speak daily more than any other function in life. A letter will be sent home on Tuesday to parents so as to provide an overview of the year’s general goals. In our first week we’ll be getting acquainted with several types of speech, specifically impromptu and extemporaneous. Students will be presenting speeches each week, some memorized and some “off the cuff.” There is very little written work and few if any tests. It will be a fun class, one that will impact students' confidence and enjoyment of life. I’m looking forward to meeting each of you.

English 11

This course is titled, "American literature." We’ll follow a literature timeline from the early days of America to present times, examining the ways literature reflected the era in which it was written. In addition to literature, we’ll also be writing consistently and working regularly on grammatical acuity. These are critical for ACT/SAT performances. It’s a great course and we’ll jump immediately into the literature arena by studying the earliest American compositions.

Bible HS

Last year we began studying the book of Revelation and we will continue that study during the first semester. It’s a fascinating book in many ways, only some of which involve the understanding of prophecy. We’ll begin our study by reviewing, in groups, what we learned last year. The review will occupy at least the first week and maybe some of week two and then we will move forward in the book beginning with chapter 15. Each week we will have a Bible passage to memorize from Revelation. That will begin in week two. Be sure to bring your Bible because it is our textbook.