RVHS English Department

Alexander, Jennifer - Reading Specialist 

Augustowski, Jason - AP English Language and Composition, PEER

Bergel, Jennifer - AP English Literature and Composition, Dual Enrollment English 12

Cadang-Kristan, Kira - AP English Literature and Composition, Dept. Chair

Colebank, Kelly - English 12 Academics, English 11 Academics & Honors, English 9 Academics

Dalebout, Sandra - English 9 Academics & Honors

Glover, Nancy - AP English Language and Composition, Dual Enrollment English 12

Jennings, Hilare - Dual Enrollment English 12

Jones, Billy - English 10 Academics & Honors

Mosholder, Aniscia - English 10 Academic, English 9 Academic & Honors

Morreale, Richard "David" - AP English Lang., English 11 Academic and Honors, English 10 Honors

Newman, Susan- English 10 Honors

Smiley, Sharon - English 12 Academic, English 9 Academics

Rosinski, Cheryl - English 10 Honors, English 9 Honors

Taylor, Erin - English 11 Academic & Honors, English 9 Academic & Honors

Wojcik, Dan - English 10 Academic & Honors, Journalism, Yearbook

Teacher Specialists: Diviney, Kari; Becker, Janine; Stoll, Matthew

The mission of the RVHS English Department is to engage and activate a love of language in every student. Through poetry and prose, the classical canon and contemporary pieces, our students are continuously presented with thought-provoking and rigorous material. Our goal is to promote literacy and to meet the 5 C's of success: creative & critical thinking, collaboration, communication, & citizenship. 

At Riverside, our students will:

• communicate and collaborate effectively in written and oral discourse

• think, analyze, and write critically

• understand, consider, and respect multiple perspectives and cultures

• value and appreciate the power of language through reading and writing

• take on challenges and reflect on their own progress

• become well versed in technology and the tools available to help them communicate

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SUMMER ASSIGNMENTS: Although there are no official summer assignments, the English department encourages all students to spend at least 30 minutes per weekday reading a book of their choice. In addition, students enrolling in AP Language or AP Literature should review the AP College Board subject videos posted on YouTube. These videos, and their coverage of the subject matter, will provide a solid foundation for the fall. 

AP Language: AP CB: Language and Composition

AP Literature: AP English Literature

 Courses of study: 

• 9th grade -   Genre study of literature 
• 10th grade - Survey of British Literature
• 11th grade - Survey of American Literature or AP Language & Composition
• 12th grade - World Literature & Advance Composition, Dual Enrollment ELA, AP Literature & Composition

School Supply Lists: 

During the first days of school all students will recieve a supply list from their particular ELA teacher. Before then, however, it is a good idea to pick up some of the basics. 

• 2" durable binder

• binder paper

• composition tablet

• black or blue pens

• pencils 

• 4"x6" ruled index cards

• White out (tape-type; not fluid)