Our Classes 14-18
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Honors History challenges students to engage with history at a deeper level, applying critical thought, research skills, and Orthodox theological insight. Students will study world and sacred history with special attention to interpretation, context, and worldview, evaluating how competing historical narratives shape culture and belief. Alongside class discussions, students will complete analytical essays and research projects that encourage independent thinking and articulate expression. This course is designed for students seeking both rigor and faith-centered engagement with the past.
Instructor: Fr. John Somers & Presbytera Megan
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In this course, students will be using the book Γεια Χαρά! level 3. Students will continue to practice their reading and comprehension skills but will focus more on conversation. Lessons in the book are in conversational form. Students will review vocabulary and grammar from previous years and learn some new concepts as well. Students will also learn the prayer of Το Πιστεύω/ The Creed, in this course. More information on the book can be found in the link below.
Instructor: Vicky Hamos
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https://www.greek123.com/product/gx-level-3-students-book/
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Common Topic
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The fifth stage of the progymnasmata, called Common Topic, focuses on teaching students to analyze and criticize an evil deed through eight stages: prologue, contrary, exposition, comparison, intention, digression, rejection of pity, and heads of purpose. This stage builds on their prior training in generating and organizing arguments effectively.
Students will also continue applying skills learned in earlier progymnasmata stages. Additionally, grammar study progresses with concepts such as adjective, noun, and adverb clauses, further strengthening their writing and analytical abilities.
Instructor: Vasili Asimakos
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High School Literature
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Course Title: The Lord of the Rings – A Modern Christian Epic
This course will explore The Lord of the Rings as both a cornerstone of modern fantasy literature and a profound work of Christian myth-making. We will be examining Tolkien's narrative style, world-building, use of language, and characterisation. We will be exploring themes of heroism, power, friendship, war, and the interplay between good and evil. We will also be considering contextual factors such as the importance of Tolkien's Christian worldview and his experiences of World War I. This course is aimed at students from 13 years and up.
Learning Objectives:
Students will:
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Read, understand, and respond to texts.
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Maintain a critical style and develop an informed personal response.
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Use textual references, including quotations, to support and illustrate interpretations.
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Analyse the language, form, and structure used by a writer to create meanings and effects, using relevant subject terminology where appropriate.
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Show understanding of the relationships between texts and the contexts in which they were written.
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Instructor: Mrs. Papanicola
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Ancient Greek III
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This course builds on the foundations of introductory Ancient Greek, continuing with Attic Greek to strengthen reading and comprehension skills. Students will expand their knowledge of vocabulary, grammar, and syntax while beginning to translate more complex passages. Attention will be given to forms and structures that will later support reading the Koine Greek of the New Testament and deepen understanding of Church Greek used in the services.
Instructor: Fr. John Somers & Presbytera Megan
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