Fortis Academy: Week 6, September 15-19, 2025

11th Week 69/15/20259/16/20259/17/20259/18/20259/19/2025Co-Teacher Notes
Dual Credit American & Modern LitSelf Reliance - In-class DiscussionEmerson - FriendshipFriendshipThe Raven – Edgar Allan PoeThe Raven
American & Modern LitWatch movie "The Voyage of the Dawn Treader"; discussRead overview of "The Last Battle"; begin reading "The Last Battle, by C.S. LewisWatch movie "The Voyage of the Dawn Treader"; DiscussContinue reading "The Last Battle"; Read "The Last Battle" by Joseph PierceDiscuss "The Last Battle
Pre-CalculusResidual PlotsSection 3.5: 1, 3, 6Quadratic Function in More DetailComplex Numbers
Section 4.2: 37-59 odd		Completing The Square
Section 4.2 61-63 odd, 65 c,d,e
Intro to PhiloRead "A Brief Introduction to the Theory of Knowledge," by Beilby and Clark; discussRead "A Brief Introduction to the Theory of Knowledge," by Beilby and ClarkDiscuss "A Brief Introduction to the Theory of Knowledge," by Beilby and ClarkRead "A Brief Introduction to the Theory of Knowledge," by Beilby and ClarkDiscuss "A Brief Introduction to the Theory of Knowledge," by Beilby and Clark
Biblical GreekFinish ch. 8 exercises. Review vocabulary with a game.Read ch. 9: Adjectives. Make ch. 9 vocab cards.Discuss adjectives. Work on ch. 9 exercises in class.Reivew vocabulary for quiz tomorrow.Vocab quiz: ch. 4, 6, 7, 8. Work on ch. 9 exercises with partner.
Christian ThoughtWatch video "Truth Project: History, Whose Story?; Discuss videoRead Sire, pp. 115-140Discuss video; discuss Sire; What is good? Discuss quizRead Sire, pp. 115-140; prepare for the quizTake Quiz 1.3 in class
Physicstest on chapter 2begin reading chapter 3chapter 3 Newtons laws pp64-70read experiment 2 The soul of motionsexperiment 2 soul of motion
American & Modern HistoryFinish discussing the Declaration of IndependenceNarration: The Declaration of independence. 4 options: draw a picture narration, write a poem, memorize the introduction of the declaration (stop at the list of abuses), write a 1 page response. Due Friday!Original state constitution groupwork: read selected original constitutions of the colonies w/your assigned group. Highlight or make notes of key passages or parts you find interesting.Narration: The Declaration of independence. 4 options: draw a picture narration, write a poem, memorize the introduction of the declaration (stop at the list of abuses), write a 1 page response. Due tomorrow!Turn in Narrations. Finish groupwork on origninal state constitutions. Present to your classmates what you've learned.**Co teachers, this week's narrations on the Declaration of Independence are due on Friday. The students have Tuesday & Thursday to work on them.
French IIChapter 3; multiple object pronouns; superlative; relatve pronouns qui and queEx. I, J, K, and L in the texttbook in Chapter 3. Due Wednesday.Relative pronouns qui and que; Verbs like venir., venir deEx. O, P, p. 38; ex. T, p. 40. Conjugate and translate venir, tenir, devenir, and appartenir. Due Monday.no class - Over the weekend you are welcome to watch a ten minute video giving different sentencs using qui and que on the channel calld Francais avec Pierre. ->https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5suHLcb6AA
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  Fortis Academy: Week 5, September 8-12, 2025

11th Week 59/8/20259/9/20259/10/20259/11/20259/12/2025Co-Teacher Notes
Dual Credit American & Modern LitGoblin Market - Christina RossettiThe Parson’s Daughter of Oxney ColneThe Parson’s Daughter of Oxney ColneSelf-Reliance – Ralph Waldo EmersonSelf Reliance - In-class "essay"

HW: Friendship - Ralph Waldo Emerson
American & Modern LitWatch movie, "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe"; discussRead "Why Wardrobes are for Grown-ups Too" by Joseph PierceWatch movie, "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe"; Discuss; Discuss "Why Wardrobes are for Grown-ups Too" by Joseph PierceRead overview of "The Voyage of the Dawn Treader"; Read "Learning to Read Like a Grown-Up" by Joseph PierceWatch movie, "The Voyage of the Dawn Treader"; Discuss
Pre-CalculusLinear Regression IntroductionStudy for Chapter 2 TestChapter 2 TestSection 3.2
1, 3, 5		Regression for Nonlinear Data
Section 3.3
1,3, 5
Intro to PhiloRead "Unraveling Philosophy," by Groza and Moreland, pp. 59-86; discussRead "Unraveling Philosophy," by Groza and Moreland, pp. 59-86Discuss "Unraveling Philosophy," by Groza and Moreland, pp. 59-86Read "Unraveling Philosophy," by Groza and Moreland, pp. 59-86Discuss "Unraveling Philosophy," by Groza and Moreland, pp. 59-86
Biblical GreekFinish chapter 7 translation exercises with partner. Study vocabulary from ch. 4, 6, 7 with partner.Review ch. 8, Prepositions. Make ch. 8 vocabulary cards. Practice all vocabulary.Practice noun endings and forms of the article. Work on exercise 8.Study noun endings and the forms of the article for quiz tomorrow. Review all vocabulary (ch. 4, 6, 7, 8).Quiz: Noun case endings and all form of the articles. Finish ch. 8 exercises.
Christian ThoughtWatch video "Truth Project: Science, What is True? - Part I; discuss videoRead Sire, pp. 97-114Watch video "Truth Project: Science, What is True? - Part II; discuss videoRead Sire, pp. 97-114Discuss video; discuss Sire; What is the responsibility of knowledge? What is the relationship of knowledge to belief? How do knowledge and belief relate to doing?
Physicschapter 2 Copernicus, Tyco, and Kepler pp 49-55read pp 55-60 Galileo and Newtonchapter 2 pp 55-60finish reading chapter 2 and work on homeworkChapter 2 finish and catch upstudy for chapter 2 test on Monday finish homework
American & Modern HistoryDiscuss ch. 3: Lead up to the American RevolutionRead ch. 3, pg. 31-51.The acts that led to warRead the Declaration of Independence, it's in your workbook beginning on page 29. Bring workbook to class tomorrow!!Discuss the Declaration of Independence. Bring workbook!Please bring your workbook to class on Friday!
French IIReview and introduce Chapter 3.Complete written part of examen 2. Prepare for oral questions Wednesday.Oral part of examen 2. Chapter 3. Les Vetements et les Bijoux. Indirect Object Pronouns. & Using multiple object pronouns in s sentenceListen to Chapter 3's reading, "La Parure." Be prepared to answer questions(on page 28 in textbook) about it on Monday. Do exercise G, on page 33 and H on page 34. To turn in Monday 9/15.no class
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 Week 4, 9/2 - 9/5, 2025

11th Week 49/1/20259/2/20259/3/20259/4/20259/5/2025Co-Teacher Notes
Dual Credit American & Modern Lit
Rossetti - "Goblin Market"Rossetti - "Goblin Market""The Parson’s Daughter of Oxney Colne"
(Short Story) – Anthony Trollope		Rossetti - "Goblin Market"

HW: "The Parson’s Daughter of Oxney Colne"
(Short Story) – Anthony Trollope
American & Modern LitRead overview of "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe"; Be prepared to discuss the ideasWatch movie, "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe"; discussRead overview of "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe"Watch movie, "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe"; discuss
Pre-CalculusComplete DESMOS Marbleslides LogartithmsLogarithmic FunctionsSection 2.6 1, 3b, c, d, 4a, b, c, 7-9* odd *use DESMOS to graphReview for Chapter 2 Test
Intro to PhiloRead "Unraveling Philosophy" by Froza and Moreland, pp. 33-58Discuss "Unraveling Philosophy," by Groza and Moreland, pp. 33-58Read "Unraveling Philosophy," by Groza and Moreland, pp. 33-58Discuss "Unraveling Philosophy," by Groza and Moreland, pp. 33-58
Biblical GreekRead chapter 7. Make ch. 7 vocabulary cards. Review case endings, the forms of the Definite article, and old vocabularySUB DAY: Work with a partner to review vocab ch. 4, 6, 7. Work on Exercise 7. Complete as much as you can in class. We will work on it on Friday too.Practice noun endings for the 4 cases. Practice the definite article in all 4 cases. Read chapter 8.Go over chapter 7, Dative & Genitive case. Go over ch. 7 exercise together. Time permitting, discuss ch. 8.
Christian ThoughtRead Sire, pp. 79-96What is knowledge? Watch video "Truth Project: Theology, Who is God? Discuss video; discuss Sire; discuss quizRead Sire, pp. 79-96; prepare for quizTake Quiz 1.2 in class
Physicsread chapter 2 pp 28-34Chapter 2 pp 28-34read chapter 2 pp 34-39chapter 2 pp 34-39read chapter 2 pp 35-40
American & Modern HistoryNo homework! Enjoy! :) Bring your workbook tomorrow and Thursday!!SUB DAY: Work in assigned groups. Read Mayflower Compact, pg. 15 of workbook. Answer questions 1-6 as a group and turn in answers before the end of class.Choose a section in ch. 2. Create either a picture narration (detailed and colored), a poem which covers the material in that section, or a 1 pg, typed, double spaced written narration. Bring to class tomorrow. This is for a grade. **See note under co-teacher notesShare narrations with class. Look at document 2 in Workbook time permitting.**If you choose a written narration, you should read the section and then close your book and write what you remember. At no point should your book be open or should you be copying from your textbook. If you do this, it will result in a lower grade. Also written narrations must be one full page in 12 pt. font. If your heading takes up a few lines, you should make that up on a second page.
French IIhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qoqzma_t4vI Watch Les Brebis et des Hommes, a lovely video about a shepherd in the French Alps and the Pyrenees. Read page 26 in your textbook. Translate the sentences at the end of the story. Look over the discussion topics in "A Vous la Parole." Be ready for class discussion of topics and the video.Discussion in French; Concept review of Chapter 2Do Chapter 2 execises in activities manual: A, B, C, D, E, G, I, J, K, M, N. Due Monday 9/2.no class
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 Fortis Academy week 3: 8/25-8/29


11th Week 38/25/20258/26/20258/27/20258/28/20258/29/2025Co-Teacher Notes
Dual Credit American & Modern LitCompare and contrast "The Lady of Shalott" of 1832 and 1842
In-class essy. 1 Page max. Printed.		Locksley Hall (1842), Crossing the Bar (1889)Locksley Hall (1842), Crossing the Bar (1889)Goblin Market - Christina RossettiGoblin Market - Christina Rossetti

HW: The Parson’s Daughter of Oxney Colne
American & Modern LitRead "Learning to Breathe the Narnian Air"; DiscussRead Kreeft, Ch 10-Epilogue; be prepared to discussDiscuss Kreeft; Discuss "Learning to Breathe the Narnian Air"; discuss Essay 1.1Prepare for Essay 1.1Write Essay 1.1 in class
Pre-CalculusReview Properties of LogarithmsSection 2.4 27-43 oddLogarithms with Any Base and Change of Base Property
Exploration 2-4a and 2-7		Section 2.5 7-47 oddDESMOS Marbleslides Logartithms
Intro to PhiloDiscuss MorelandRead Moreland, pp. 1-31Discuss Moreland; Essay 1.1 What is Philosophy? Why should we study it? Compare ideas from both Morris and Moreland. Should a Christian be a philosopher? What place does philosophy have in education? Discuss essayPrepare for Essay 1.1Write Essay 1.1 in class
Biblical GreekContinue discussing ch. 6: Nominative & Accusative nouns. Continue ch. 6 exercises in class.Grammar practice sheet: identifying parts of the sentence. Due tomorrow. **Study for vocabulary quiz (ch. 4 & 6 only!!)Turn in HW. Partner practice: vocab, Nom/Acc case endings & definite articles. Practice Greek reading.Read ch. 7, making notes and highlighting/underlining. Make ch. 7 vocab cards. **Study for vocab quiz tomorrow (ch. 4 & 6 only!)Vocab quiz! Discuss Genitive & Dative nouns. Ch. 7 exercises together.**Co-teachers: Friday's vocab quiz will be over vocab from ch. 4 & 6 only
Christian ThoughtWatch video "Truth Project: Anthropology, Who is Man? Discuss videoRead Sire, pp. 53-78What is the nature of a human being? Discuss video; discuss SireRead Sire, pp. 53-78Discuss video; discuss Sire
PhysicsTest on Chapter 1begin reading chapter 2 on motion pp20-24Chapter 2 pp 20-24read chapter 2 pp 25-34Chapter 2 pp 25-34read chapter 2 pp 35-45
American & Modern HistoryProtestant Reformation of the 16th century in Germany and EnglandRead ch. 2 in LOH, pg 14-20 (stop after paragraph 2)Age of Exploration and British dominanceRead LOH, pg. 20-25. Answer ch. 2 questions 1, 3-5, 7, 9-10.Turn in HW. The Colonies group work in class. LOH pg. 25-30.
French IIChapter 2 Adverbs, comparrtivs, stress pronounsListen to story of the lost sheep, sent by email. Do textbook exercises D and E, p. 16, and F, G, and H, p. 17. Write out the original exercise and skip a line between each. To turn in Wednesday.Chapter 2, comparisons p. 18, direct object pronouns, and the present participleComplete textbook exercises , N, and M p. 20,21, ex. P, & Q p. 22-23 and ex. S on p. 25. Due Wednesday 9/3.no class
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