Fortis Academy: Week 11, October 20-24, 2025

 

11th Week 1110/20/202510/21/202510/22/202510/23/202510/24/2025Co-Teacher Notes
Dual Credit American & Modern LitNFTUGThe Death of Ivan Ilyich: Chapters 1 - 3DIIDII: Chapters 4 - 7DII

HW:
DII: 8 - 11 (end)
American & Modern LitWatch "C.S. Lewis on Christianity" by Michael Ward, Lesson 7 - Heaven and Hell; Discuss; Discuss Essay 2.1 (in-class)Prepare for essayDiscuss essayPrepare for essayWrite Essay 2.1 in class
Pre-CalculusSix Trigonometric FunctionsSection 5.4: 15-31 odd, 35, 39-43 oddInverse Trig ProblemsSection 5.5: 1-13 oddGeneral Sinusoidal Equations Section 6.1
Exploration 6.1a
No homework		Chapter 5 Test 10/29
Intro to PhiloRead Philosophy for Dummies, by Tom Morris, pp. 83-94; DiscussRead Philosophy for Dummies, by Tom Morris, pp. 95-110Discuss Philosophy for Dummies, by Tom Morris, pp. 95-110Read Philosophy for Dummies, by Tom Morris, pp. 95-110Discuss Philosophy for Dummies, by Tom Morris, pp. 95-110
Biblical GreekGo over Friday's quiz... what to study. Discuss pronouns and work on ch. 11 exercises.Make ch. 11 vocabulary cards. 30 minutes of translation. Study for Friday's quiz.Ch. 11 exercises, translation practice.No HW: PSAT today, but spend a few minutes studying for Friday's quiz.Quiz: eimi chart, 1&2 person pronouns, square of stops, ch. 10-11 vocabulary.
Christian ThoughtDiscuss Atheism on Trial, Markos - Seeing is Believing, pp. 89-116; Watch video "The Story of Reality" Session 3: ManRead Atheism on Trial, Markos - Seeing is Believing, pp. 89-116Discuss Atheism on Trial, Markos - Seeing is Believing, pp. 89-116; Discuss KouklRead Atheism on Trial, Markos - The Good, the True, the Beautiful, pp. 117-140Discuss Atheism on Trial, Markos - The Good, the True, the Beautiful, pp. 117-140
Physicstest on module 4
American & Modern HistoryFinish notes and lecture from Last week. Complete ch. 6 notes.Read pg. 110-119 of chapter 6 (to the end of the chapter. Read ch. 6 document 1, de Tocqueville. Be prepared to discuss tomorrow.Discuss de Tocqueville: "Why the Americans are so Restless in the Midst of their Prosperity".No HW: PSAT todayThe two-party system in America: From the Federalists & anti-federalist to today's Democrat vs. Republican.
French IIChapitre 4; pronom relatif ou, pronoms demonstratifs; le jeu d'awale discussionFaites exercise O p. 58, et ex. B, p. 60. Lisez l'exercice 2 sur la page 64 et considerez un pays francophone que vous voudriez recherher. A discuter mercredi.Revision de grammaire; les demonstratifs1) Research a francophone country. Write 2 pages in English (one-sided, double-spaced) about this country. 2) Complete M-R in the WB to turn in Monday.no class
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DebateDiscussionComplete GCR Assignment - On Guard Chapter 6 Part 1DiscussionComplete GCR Assignment - On Guard Chapter 6 Part 2Discussion

 Fortis Academy: Week 10, October 13-17, 2025

11th Week 1010/13/202510/14/202510/15/202510/16/202510/17/2025Co-Teacher Notes
Dual Credit American & Modern Lit
Close-read weekend readingNFTUG - Themes?Find textual evidence in Part II about themes talked about in classNFTUG

HW: 1 page essay, book only: What is NFTUG about? Bring to class on Monday
American & Modern LitRead Study Guide for Lesson 5Watch "C.S. Lewis on Christianity" by Michael Ward, Lesson 5 - Prayer and the BibleRead Study Guide for Lesson 6; Read Study Guide for Lesson 7Watch "C.S. Lewis on Christianity" by Michael Ward, Lesson 6 - Suffering and Death; Discuss
Pre-CalculusStudy for Chapter 4 TestChapter 4 TestLesson 5.2: 1-21 every other odd, 29Exploration 5.3a, 5.3b, 5.3c
Section 5.3: 1-19 odd
Intro to PhiloRead Unraveling Philosophy, b y Groza and Moreland, pp. 115-158Discuss Unraveling Philosophy, by Groza and Moreland, pp. 115-158Read Unraveling Philosophy, by Groza and Moreland, pp. 115-158Discuss Unraveling Philosophy, by Groza and Moreland, pp. 115-158
Biblical GreekWork on ch. 10 translations for 30 minutes and get as far as you can. Work on ALL vocabulary for 15 minutes.Continue to work on chapter 10 exercises.Study for quiz. Read chapter 11.Quiz: 3rd declension endings. Finish chapter 10 or begin looking at ch. 11.
Christian ThoughtRead Atheism on Trial, Markos - Miracles, pp. 63-86Discuss Atheism on Trial, Markos - Miracles, pp. 63-86; Discuss Koukl; Discuss quizRead Atheism on Trial, Markos - Miracles, pp. 63-86; Prepare for quizTake Quiz 2.1 in class
Physicsset up for experiment 3Experiment 3 'hot wheels'finish writing up experiment and do homeworkcatch up date test on Monday on Chapter 4study for test, finish experiment write up and do homework
American & Modern HistoryRead pg. 93-102 (stop after paragraph 1). Complete workbook questions 1, 4, 6, 9-11. Due tomorrow.Turn in HW. Watch documenary about Lewis and Clark. Discuss L&C expedition after video.Read pg. 102-110 (stop after 3rd paragraph). Complete workbook questions 13, 17, 21-23. Due tomorrow.Turn in HW. Discuss chap. 6, pgs. 92-110.
French IILisez "les iles" sur la page 52. Faites les exercices F et G sur les pages 52-53. A rendre mercredi. (Due Wednesday)Pronoun y, en, expressions of quantity, part 2 of pronons d'objets multiplesFaites les exercices H-L, p. 61-62 dans le cahier d'exercices. A rendre lundi prochain (Due next Monday)no class
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DebateComplete GCR Assignment - On Guard Chapter 5 Part 1DiscussionComplete GCR Assignment - On Guard Chapter 5 Part 2Discussion

  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

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