English II-Honors integrates the study of language and literature to enhance/reinforce the literacy capacities and higher-order critical thinking skills needed for the 21st Century. Emphasis is placed on the acquisition/development of the literacy capacities needed for college and career readiness according to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts. Students enrolled in English II-Honors will read/respond to canonical and contemporary works of American literature that provide insight into different aspects of the American cultural experience and ongoing social issues in modern American society. English II-Honors is vertically aligned with the requirements of the AP English Language and Composition Examination and the AP English Literature and Composition Examination. 

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English II integrates the study of language and literature to enhance/reinforce the literacy capacities and higher-order  critical thinking skills needed for the 21st Century. Emphasis is placed on the acquisition and development of the literacy capacities needed for college and career readiness. Students enrolled in English II will read and respond to canonical and contemporary works of American literature that provide insight into different aspects of the American cultural experience and ongoing social issues in modern American society.  

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Film Club was started in order to give students who possess a true passion for film the opportunity to view classic and modern works and to provide a venue for screening student-made films. We hold monthly and sometimes bi-monthly meetings in order to establish dates for Movie Nights, which invite the public to view a member-chosen movie in the auditorium. The club’s biggest event is hosting the annual RFH Film Festival each June. Presentations run throughout the day and student-made films are screened and judged in the afternoon. Club members are given priority for spots in the presentations. Other activities of the club include field trips to see movies and local film festivals and hosting speakers who work in the film industry. As the club grows, we are looking to expand into the arena of filmmaking, and hope to acquire equipment in order to give club member the opportunity to experiment with the film medium. 

Invitation to join Film Club Google Classroom 

The book club offers students an opportunity to share their reading experiences with others.  Students suggest and determine common reading selections from a range of different genres including literary fiction, YA, mystery and memoir; Members meet once a month to discuss their impressions of designated works over breakfast.  Previous reading club selections include The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, The Happy Place and the Locked Door.  

Invitation to join Book Club Google Classroom

I grew up in Fair Haven and attended Rumson-Fair Haven High School.  I have been teaching at RFH since 2005.  Outside of the classroom, I enjoy running in the woods, hiking in the mountains, paddleboarding, reading, trying out new recipes, studying Spanish and spending time with my family.