The English Department
The
Falls Church High School English Department will develop and encourage
independent learners who demonstrate analytical and critical thinking skills in
a standards based classroom that focuses on essential knowledge. We will foster
mastery and fluency of Standard English communication through a variety of
literature and its appreciation.
Homework is an important part of
the learning process, and as such, the English Department believes in assigning
regular, meaningful homework to reinforce skills and material from class as
well as to prepare for future classes. Homework generally takes the form of the
following:
1. Active reading
2. Practice with vocabulary
3. Long-term essays / compositions
Students should be familiar with the county’s and their teachers’ policy
regarding turning in late work.
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Faculty Members
Rachel Altomare
Phyllis
Blount Joseph Draper Susanna
Emerson Kathleen
Gannon Tye Kimberly Grant Sue Halton Richard Hart Katie
Ingwersen Jessica
Kim Rebecca
Megill Patrick
Mohan Jan
Napoliello Ann
Pegram Kimberly
Torpey Robert Wooldridge Phillip Yarborough |
Resources Virginia English Standards of Learning Fairfax County Public
Schools Webpage Free SAT Preparation
websites www.powerprep.com/checkpoint.htm www.collegeapps.about.com/cs/satpreparation/ |