Wallkill Valley English Courses
The English program is a four-year sequence, which aims to equip students with the essential language competencies necessary in a complex, dynamic world. Courses are offered at four ability levels. Initial level placement for the freshmen year is determined by eighth grade teachers' recommendation and performance. Thereafter, student performance within the program becomes the criterion for determining changes in level placement. Parents concerned about a level recommendation are invited to discuss their concerns with the appropriate guidance counselor. In all courses at all levels, students can expect challenging experiences with the core activities of reading, writing, speaking, listening, and underlying all, critical thinking. In the junior level, students may elect to fulfill their English requirement by enrolling in American Studies. Cinema is offered as enrichment elective for juniors and seniors.
Available Core Courses
- English I
- English II
- English II Honors Class
- English III
- English III AP
- English III/HSPA
- English IV
- English IV AP
Electives:
- Cinema for Juniors and Seniors only
Teachers & Their Accomplishments:
- Vito Morgese
- English Supervisor
- Has been teaching Since 2009
- Obtained a BA in English from Seton Hall University
- Obtained a MA in Administration/Supervision-Seton Hall University
- Taught English at Butler High School for 9 years
- Marianne Beaudoin
- Teaching at Wallkill since 1993
- Obtained a BA in English from Montclair State University
- Obtained a MA in Counseling from Montclair State University
- Has Obtained Supervision Certification
- Jenn Grabowski
- Teaching at Wallkill since 2001
- Obtained a BA in English/Secondary Education from College Misericordia
- Obtained a MA in Administration/Supervision-Seton Hall University
- Kim Fisher
- Teaching at Wallkill since 2005
- Taught English at Union High School for six years
- Obtained a BA in English from Kean University
- Obtained Media Specialist Certification from Montclair State University
- Barbara Petronaci
- Teaching at Wallkill since 2005
- Has been teaching since 1976
- Obtained a BA in English and Reading from Seton Hall University
- Obtained an MA in Counseling, Special Service, and Reading Specialist from Seton Hall University
- Advisor for Peer Leaders and Anime Club
- Dawn Phalon
- Teaching at Wallkill since 1999
- Obtained a BA in English from Plymouth State College
- Obtained a MA in Education from Nova Southeastern
- Mary Ann Simmons
- Teaching at Wallkill since 1985
- Obtained a BA in English from Montclair State University
- Obtained an M.Ed with Reading Specialist Certificate from East Stroudsburg University
- Adjunct Professor and Tutor from Centenary College
- Head of Wallkill's official school paper, The Valley Voice
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