Fortis Academy: week 9, October 6-10, 2025

11th Week 910/6/202510/7/202510/8/202510/9/202510/10/2025Co-Teacher Notes
Dual Credit American & Modern LitNFTUGNFTUG: Section 2, Chapters 1 - 3NFTUGNFTUG: 4 - 6NFTUG: 7 - 10
American & Modern LitWatch "C.S. Lewis on Christianity" by Michael Ward, Lesson 2 "Good and Evil"; discussRead Study Guide for Lesson 2; read Study Guide for Lesson 3Watch "C.S. Lewis on Christianity" by Michael Ward, Lesson 3 "Conversion and New Life"; discussRead Study Guide for Lesson 4Watch "C.S. Lewis on Christianity" by Michael Ward, Lesson 4 "Enjoyment and Contemplation"; discuss
Pre-CalculusOperations with Rational Expressions and Partial FractionsSection 4.6 1-28 every 3rd problem (1, 4, 7, etc.), 29-37 oddFractional Equations and Extraneous SolutionsSection 4.7: 9-25 oddPeriodic Functions and Measurement of Rotation
Exploration 5.1a, 5.2
Intro to PhiloRead Unraveling Philosophy, by Groza and Moreland, pp. 87-114; discussRead Unraveling Philosophy, by Groza and Moreland, pp. 87-114Discuss Unraveling Philosophy, by Groza and Moreland, pp. 87-114Read Unraveling Philosophy, by Groza and Moreland, pp. 87.114Discuss Unraveling Philosophy, by Groza and Moreland, pp. 87-114
Biblical GreekHand back tests, ask questions. Finish 1 John translation from Review #2.Read ch. 10-14 Review. Read. ch. 10.3rd declension nounsRe-read ch. 10. Make ch. 10 vocab flashcards.Exercise 10 in class.
Christian ThoughtAtheism on Trial, Markos - Introduction: Nothing New Under the Sun, pp. 7-14; DiscussRead Atheism on Trial, Markos - In the Beginning, pp. 17-37Discuss Atheism on Trial, Markos - In the Beginning, pp. 17-37Read Atheism on Trial, Markos - The Laws of Nature, pp. 39-62Discuss Atheism on Trial, Markos - The Laws of Nature, pp. 39-62
Physicschapter 4 pp 89-96read chapter 4 pp 97-103chapter 4 pp 97-103finish reading chapter 4 and read experiment 3 conservation of energyfinish chapter 4set up for experiment 3
American & Modern HistoryNatural rights vs. Civil rights: continued discussion on the Bill of Rights.Read ch. 5, pg. 74-92.Discuss ch. 5: The Experiment begins.Read Federalist #10 in your workbook, pg. 51-55. Complete questions 1-5, pg. 56 on paper. Due tomorrow.Turn in HW. Finish discussing ch. 5. Discuss Federalist #10.
French IIChapter 4; prepositions, countriesCreate flashcards for the prepostions on page 48. Bring to class Wednesday. Do workbook exercise A for Chapter 4 on page 57, 58. Due Wednesday.Geography prepositions; le pronom y, expressions de quantiteDo exercises C-G in the workbook pages. Listen to reading while following along with the text.no class
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DebateDiscussionComplete GCR Assignment - On Guard Chapter 4 Part 2DiscussionComplete GCR Assignment - On Guard Chapter 4 Part 3No class

 Fortis Academy, Week 8: September 29-October 3, 2025

11th Week 89/29/20259/30/202510/1/202510/2/202510/3/2025Co-Teacher Notes
Dual Credit American & Modern LitPoe - Bring last Thursday's homework.Dostoyevsky - Notes From the Underground - Chapters 1 - 6DostoyevskyDostoyevsky- Notes From the Underground - Chapters 7 - 11Dostoyevsky
American & Modern LitDiscuss Essay 1.2Work on essayDiscuss Essay 1.2Work on essayEssay 1.2 is due; discuss essays and the ideas of the quarter
Pre-CalculusRational Functions: Asymptotes and Discontinuities Part ISection 4.5: 5-21 oddRational Functions: Asymptotes and Discontinuities Part IISection 4.5: 23-33 oddRational Functions: Asymptotes Discontinuities Part III *36
Circuit Training Asymptotes precalculus worksheet
Intro to PhiloRead "Philosophy for Dummies," by Tom Morris, pp. 41-52; discussRead "Philosophy for Dummies," by Tom Morris, pp. 41-66Discuss "Philosophy for Dummies," by Tom Morris, pp. 41-66Read "Philosophy for Dummies," by Tom Morris, pp. 67-80Discuss "Philosophy for Dummies," by Tom Morris, pp. 67-80; discuss essays and the ideas of the quarter
Biblical GreekFinish lesson 9 exercises. Work on review #2 in class (workbook).Study for test on Friday. Review ch. 9 vocabulary.Finish Review #2Study for test tomorrow. Review noun case endings, forms of the definite article, and the Greek alphabet.Test 1: chapters 1-9.
Christian ThoughtDiscuss essay; Essay 1.1 - How does discipleship of the mind work? Explain each of the basic worldview questions. How do these ideas affect how a person thinks? How has this study affected your own personal thinking? What is the relationship between discipleship and the life of the mind? What is a Christian mind? How is it developed? Why is this development so important?Prepare for essayDiscuss essayPrepare for essayWrist Essay 1.1 in class
Physicscatch up for chapter 3study for test on chapter 3 and finish all homeworktest on chapter 3begin reading chapter 4chapter 4
American & Modern HistoryReview & discuss the US Constitution. **Bring workbook today!!Answer questions 1-3 from your student workbook pg. 1-3 on paper and turn in tomorrow.3 Branches of Government activity. Finish discussing the Constitution. **Bring Workbook!Take home test. You may use your notes or book to help you but nothing else. Make sure you answer the questions thoroughly. Due tomorrow!Turn in take home tests. Read Northwest Ordinance in groups. Discuss workbook questions. **Bring Workbook!!
French IIChapter 3 review. Workbook pages due today.Complete Examen 3. Prepare for oral answers Wednesday.Listening and oral part of test. Chapitre 4 introduction; names of countries, prepositions of geographyListen to given links on different accents in French. Notice the differences between them. Also complete exercises A and B in chapter 4 workbook pages (pages 57 and 58). Due Monday.no class
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DebateDiscussionComplete GCR Assignment - On Guard Chapter 3 Part 2DiscussionComplete GCR Assignment - On Guard Chapter 4 Part 1Discussion

 Fortis Academy, week 7: September 22-26, 2025

11th Week 79/22/20259/23/20259/24/20259/25/20259/26/2025Co-Teacher Notes
Dual Credit American & Modern LitPoeWalden (excerpts) – Economy and Civil Disobedience
- Henry David Thoreau		PoeWalden (excerpts) – Economy and Civil Disobedience
- Henry David Thoreau		Walden
American & Modern LitDiscuss "The Last BattleRead "Further Up and Further In" by Joseph PierceDiscuss "Further Up and Further In" by Joseph PierceComplete readingsDiscuss Essay 1.2
Pre-CalculusRational Roots Theorem, Zeros, and Multiple Zeros of a FunctionSection 4.3: 1-20 allSum and Properties of Zeros of a Cubic FunctionSection 4.3: 21-28 oddConcavity and Points of Inflection
Section 4.4: 1-13 odd
Intro to PhiloEssay 1.2 What is knowledge? How does learning work? What role does knowledge play in the formation of your soul? Discuss essayPrepare for essayDiscuss essayPrepare for essayWrite Essay 1.2 in class
Biblical GreekChapter 9: Adjectives. Begin ch. 9 exercises.Read ch. 9 in BBG. Make ch. 9 vocab flashcards.Work on ch. 9 exercises in class with partner. Go over answers.Complete ch. 9 exercises. Translate as much as you can in 30 minutes. Try to finish (if not already completed in class). Study all vocabulary.Review #2 (in workbook) with partner.**Students and co-teachers: our first test will be next Friday and will cover ch. 1-9 and vocabulary for ch. 9 only.
Christian ThoughtWatch video "Truth Project: Sociology, The Divine Imprint"; discuss videoRead Sire, pp. 141-180Discuss Sire; discuss videoRead Sire, pp. 141-180Discuss Sire; discuss video
Physicsexperiment 2 soul of motionwrite up experimentChapter 3work on homework and experimentno class- test on Wednesday of next week. we will start chapter 4 on MondayFall retreat
American & Modern HistoryReturn Narrations. Watch lecture 4: The New Nation (Hillsdale video).Read ch. 4, pgs. 52-73A walk through the US Constitution. Bring workbooks to class!Read the US Constitution, pgs 302-323 in workbook.No class: early dismissal for L&R retreat**Please bring workbooks to class on Wednesday!
French IIContinuation of chapter 3; depuis, La Parure conclusionWrite a preparation for discussion in French for the A Vous a Parole section on page 43 in the textbook. On #3, imagine a different ending. Also, write out the answers to the questions on page 44. Be prepared for discussion. You will need to turn in all your preparation notes.Discussions in French. A Vous La Parole, La Parure.Complete the workbook exercises for chapter 3. Due Monday.no class
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DebateDiscussionComplete GCR Assignment - On Guard Chapter 2 Part 2DiscussionComplete GCR Assignment - On Guard Chapter 3 Part 1Discussion

 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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DebateDiscussionComplete GCR Assignment - Tactics Take-Home TestDiscussion - Start On GuardComplete GCR Assignment - On Guard Chapter 2 Part 1Discussion
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