river oaks [english]

I would like to welcome all newcomers to River Oaks and to invite all students and parents to contact me with any questions related to curriculum, including the summer reading program. It is very important to me that students and parents feel comfortable contacting me with questions and/or concerns. To contact me via email, please click on CONTACT ME under "Links" in the column to the right. If you'd prefer to type in the address, it is aryland@earthlink.net . You are also welcome to contact me via phone (before 8pm). My number is in the River Oaks directory. Thanks.

I hope everyone's summer has been great so far. I'm looking forward to seeing all of you in the classroom! Below is a reminder of the book lists and writing assignment: BOOK LISTS Remember -- Honors students will read the required book plus TWO additional books; Non-honors students will read the required book plus ONE additional book. Choose additional books only after some research. Although all books on the lists are commonly assigned texts, parents are strongly encouraged to pre-read books for content. FRESHMEN Required book: The Alchemist -- Exam ONLY Additional book(s) -- Essay ONLY (see below): (1) A Northern Light (2) Speak (3) Eragon (4) Bleachers (5) Stargirl SOPHOMORES Required book: And Then There Were None -- Exam ONLY Additional book(s) -- Essay ONLY (see below): (1) Vote For Larry (2) Chinese Cinderella (3) The House of the Scorpion (4) Catalyst (5) Bless Me, Ultima (on Laura Bush's TOP TEN list !) JUNIORS Required book: A Lesson Before Dying -- Exam O