Class Year: 2026-2027 Time: Mon 09:00 am - 10:30 am; Teacher:Erica Miller Tuition: $540 / Year or $60 / Month for 9 Months (September - May) Supply Fee: $50 / Year - Due Upon Registration (Non-Refundable) Location: Northwest (Cypress)
This course will focus on writing, literature, and grammar. We will complete weekly writing assignments, read and discuss several novels, and learn grammar along the way! English 4 is a teacher and parent partnership, and I will need your help to make this year a great success for each student. Parents will be responsible for editing writing projects, checking grammar homework, and monitoring novel reading.
Required curriculum, to be purchased by parents for the first day of class.
Fables, Myths, and Fairytales by The Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW) “Let your students’ imaginations soar while they enjoy classic children’s tales and learn to write with the Structure and Style® writing method! A wide variety of adventures will supply a rich foundation of imaginative and enjoyable writing.” https://iew.com/fables-myths-and-fairy-tales-writing-lessons-student-book-only
Portable Wallsby The Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW). “With Portable Walls students can create a writing station right at their desks. This tri-folder is packed with the Unit Models and several word lists, including prepositions, strong verbs, substitutes for said, and more!” https://iew.com/portable-walls-for-structure-and-style-students
Fix It! GrammarNose Treeby The Institute for Excellence in Writing. “Students hunt for and correct errors in daily passages that cumulatively tell a story. Fix It! Grammar™ is a six-year, incremental program that encourages students to apply new grammar knowledge in every lesson while continuing to practice what they already know.” Please purchase the Teacher/Student Combo so that you can check over the homework at home! https://iew.com/fix-it-grammar-level-1-nose-tree-teacherstudent-combo
Novels:
Balto and the Great Race by Elizabeth Cody Kimmel
The World According to Humphrey by Betty G. Birney
The Cricket in Times Square by George Selden
A Bear Called Paddington by Michael Bond
Other important info:
Tuition can be paid by Zelle (preferred), check, or cash. Monthly tuition is due the first class of each month. Late tuition will incur a late fee of $10. For students who drop the class after September 30, three months’ tuition will be required as a drop fee. For students who drop the class after December 15, tuition for the remainder of the year will be needed as a drop fee.
Additional Supplies: Students will need loose notebook paper and pencils or pens. Students will be provided with a folder for homework and graded work, along with a journal.