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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DebateComplete GCR Assignment - Tactics Chapter 7 Part 1DicussionComplete GCR Assignment - Tactics Chapter 7 Part 2Disucssion

 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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11th Week 28/18/20258/19/20258/20/20258/21/20258/22/2025Co-Teacher Notes
Dual Credit American & Modern Lit
American & Modern LitRead "Meditations in a Toolshed" by C.S. Lewis; DiscussRead Kreeft, Ch 4-6; Be prepared to discussDiscuss KreeftRead Kreeft, Ch 7-9; Be prepared to discussDiscuss Kreeft
Pre-CalculusAlgebra II ReviewAlgebra 2 Equations CircuitPower vs Exponential Functions *Example 3Section 2.2 11-20 d, e* *use Desmos to confirm your solutionIdentifying Functions from Numerical Patterns Section 2.3 1-12 odd (#9 should have 11.1111 instead of 111.111)
Intro to PhiloDiscuss Morris; What is Philosophy?Read "Philosophy for Dummies," by Tom Morris, pp. 21-37Discuss MorrisRead "Unraveling Philosophy," by Groza and Moreland, pp. 1-31Discuss Moreland
Biblical GreekPractice Greek reading (ex. 4). Partner work: review ch. 4 vocab and read in Greek.Read pgs. 24-26 BBG. Read ch. 5, carefully with notes/highlighting. Review 1: do as much as you can and leave blank what you can't find answers for.Quiz: The Greek Alphabet. Noun review, vocab review, Finish Review 1.Read ch. 6. Make ch. 6 flashcards.Discuss ch. 6. Nom/Acc endings and articles. Begin ch. 6 exercises in class.
Christian ThoughtWatch video "Truth Project: Philosophy and Ethics, Says Who? Discuss videoRead Sire, pp. 35-52What is final reality? Discuss the video; discuss Sire; discuss the quizRead Sire, pp. 35-52; Prepare for the quizTake Quiz 1.1 in class
PhysicsChapter1 pp14-18 The scientific methodprepare to do experiment 1 The Pendulum experiment on Wednesday work on study questions (1-15)Experiment 1 p 346 the pendulum experimentfinish writing up experiment and finish all study questions study for test on chapter 1 FridayCatch up day for Chapter 1 finish experiment write up and all homework study for test on Chapter 1study for Chapter 1 test and finish all homework and experiment 1 to turn on Monday
American & Modern HistoryFinish Columbus preview and discussion, ch. 1: BeginningsRead ch. 1, pg. 3-13 in LOHContinue discussing ch. 1.Answer questions 1-7 in LOH workbook, pg. 4-5.Turn in HW. Discussion questions from ch. 1 together. **Bring your LOH workbook to class on Monday!
French IIImperative, chapter 1, in class exercises, stress pronouns, Le Corbeau et le Renard, A Vous la Parole, p. 12.Complete remaining exercises in Chapter 1 of Activities Manual. To be reviewed in class on Wednesday.Review of Chapter 1 exercises and concepts.Complete "Examen 1" (which is not a real examen but will count as a quiz over chapter 1). You may use your materials to complete the assignment,and you may take your time over the weekend to complete it if you wish. Due Monday 8/25.no class: some videos for you to watch if you have time ->For your enjoyment: Other fairy tales in French to watch:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=katflcXvca8 ("Rumpllestilskins") https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8lkPUEP0ZQ0 ("The Lion and the Mouse")
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DebateDiscussionComplete GCR Assignment - Tactics Chapter 3 - view Colombo clipDiscussionComplete GCR Assignment - Tactics Chapter 4Discussion

 

11th Week 18/11/20258/12/20258/13/20258/14/20258/15/2025Co-Teacher Notes
Dual Credit American & Modern LitPicture of Dorian Gray - Tell me and your peers what this book is about.Read the syllabus closely1. Your questions about the syllabus
2. Picture of Dorian Gray		"Tradition and the Individual Talent"
-T.S. Eliot		"Tradition and the Individual Talent" or Picture of Dornian Gray?
American & Modern LitIndroduce the idea of the class; Read "Why Read Literature?"Read "The Journey," Peter Kreeft, Preface and Ch 1; Be prepared to discussDiscuss Kreeft; Read "Reason and Imagination"Read Kreeft, Ch 2,3; Be prepared to discussDiscuss Kreeft; Read "Fairy Tales and the Moral Imagination."
Pre-CalculusAlgebra II ReviewCircuit Training I (Algebra 2 Review)Algebra II ReviewCircuit Training Factoring CompletelyCircuit Training Simple Logsarithms
Intro to PhiloIntroduce the idea of the class; read "The Value of Philosopohy," by Greg Koukl; DiscussRead "Reasons of the Heart," by Peter KreeftDiscuss Koukl and KreeftRead "Philosophy for Dummies," by Tom Morris, pp. 1-20Discuss Morris
Biblical GreekWelcome to class & Syllabus review. Why study Koine Greek?Read ch. 3 in BBG. Underline or highlight important concepts/materials.The Greek Alphabet, ch. 3 workbook together in class. Greek letter practice handout.Read ch. 4 in BBG carefully, underlining/highlighting. Make flashcards for vocab--Bring tomorrow!!Exercise 4 together in class. Practice Greek pronunciation/reading. Partner work, review exercise & vocabulary**Signed Syllabus due Monday, 8/18
Christian ThoughtClass Introduction; What is a Christian mind? What are mental models of the mind?Read Sire, "Discipleship of the Mind," pp. 13-34Watch video, "Truth Project: What is truth? Discuss videoRead Sire, "Discipleship of the Mind," pp. 13-34Discuss the video; discuss Sire
Physicsintroduction to class begin chapter 1 pp 2-8read chapter 1 pp 1-9 begin working on study questions for chapter 1Chapter 1 pp 1-9read chapter 1 pp 10-13 work on study questions for chapter 1chapter 1 pp 10-13finish reading chapter 1 13-19 read experiment 1 p 346
American & Modern HistoryWelcome to class & Syllabus reviewRead "Introduction" in LOH, pg. XI-XIVQ&A: "The Use of the Past" by John Dos Passos. What is history? Why study history?Read in workbook pg. 7-10, Columbus's log of his 1st voyage. Answer questions 1-4 on paper. Think about #5 for discussion tomorrow.Discuss Columbus's log, thoughts.... Refresher on Columbus and his discovery and ideas**Signed Syllabus due Monday, 8/18
French IIIntro, review syllabus; Chapter 1: determiners, adejctives, verbsCopy the verse for Chapter 1. In the Activities Manual, complete exercises A-G on a separate sheet of paper. Students will turn in work on Mondays, since we do not meet on Fridays. The week's assignments are du on Monday, August 18.Chapter 1; devoir; pronoms toniques, Petit Chaperon RougeComplete exercises H-N in the Activities Manual. Due Monday, August 18.no classReview verse and chapter 1 concepts. Listen to the audio file of Le Petit Chaperon Rouge.
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DebateIntro to Apologetics & DebateComplete GCR Assignment - Tactics Chapter 1DiscussionComplete GCR Assignment - Tactics Chatper 2Discussion
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