Welcome to the English Language Arts Department!

  

ELA CURRICULUM AND ASSESSMENT

ELA COURSES - GRADES 6-12

Announcements

  • Student Book Review Videos Wanted!

    As part of our Summer Reading promotion, we are looking for students to upload a short 30-60 video in which you promote a book you loved, stating why you loved it and why you are recommending it.  We hope that your video will encourage others to read the same book that you enjoyed.  The attached flyer contains instructions about how to upload your video.

    English

  • Dimensions - Nyack High School's Creative Writing and Art Magazine - Available now!

    Click the link to access the first semester edition of DIMENSIONS!!!

    Fabulous work, students!!Dimensions Literary and Art Magazine, Semester 1 Edition

    English

  • Common App Essay Questions (for Juniors going into Senior Year)

    Use the summer to develop and tweak your college application essay.  Here are the Common Application Essay Questions for 2021-22

    English

  • Libby - a FREE way to listen to books...

    Libby is an app that allows you to use your library card to access free audio versions of books.  This is a helpful classroom resource for both teachers and students.  Registration is free with use of your library card. Here is the link: https://libbyapp.com/

    English

  • Discover colleges and universities that are right for you!

    "Niche" is a great tool to help you discover colleges and universities.  Simply type in the name of the school and you will be given a wealth of information about everything from admissions criteria to campus life to coursework.  Here is the link https://www.niche.com/

    English

  • Upcoming SAT and ACT Registration Dates

    SAT Dates and Registration Deadlines

    ACT Dates and Registration Deadlines

    English
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Calendar

  • SCHOOLS CLOSED for Holiday Recess

    Nyack Public Schools

  • "A" Day

    Nyack Middle School

  • B Day

    Nyack High School

  • Schools Reopen

    Nyack Public Schools

  • BOE Meeting

    Nyack Public Schools
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Contact Info

John Joyce

English Department Chairperson, Grades 6-12

845.353.7175     jjoyce@nyackschools.org

 

NYACK MIDDLE SCHOOL ELA FACULTY

GRADE 6 Jennifer Johnson  GRADE 8 Brigid McKenna
Kathy Kearney Carrie Mallie
  Synthia Salomon
GRADE 7 Jason Frechette READING Sarah Esposito
Ellen Hughes Stephanie Luciani 
Carrie Mallie Linda Pappalardo

NYACK HIGH SCHOOL ELA FACULTY

Celena Chin  Robin Maslanek  David Sheehan  Kelly Vasquez
Samantha Edwards  Adele Metrakos  Stephen Tesher Josh Weinman
 John Joyce  Simona Moldovan Marilynne Troiano  

ENGLISH HONOR SOCIETY

The English Honor Society seeks to promote interest and enjoyment in English, literature, and the humanities among the Nyack High School Community. Its purpose is to foster excellence in the English curriculum by advocating lifelong learning and participation in the betterment of the Nyack school community. Students in grades 10-12 are eligible for membership if they have completed at least one year of English, have and maintain an 85 weighted average in English classes offered at NHS, submit an application and transcript before the determined deadline, and faithfully attend lunch meetings of the organization to retain EHS status until graduation. DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS THIS YEAR: THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21st AT 11:59PM. If you wish to apply after the deadline, you may, but must complete an extra step. To apply after October 21st, bring a paper copy of the following to Ms. Moldovan: write a one page OUTRAGEOUS excuse for being a late applicant. The more ridiculous and funny, the better. This is ONLY required for those who miss the original deadline.
EHS Advisor - Ms. Moldovan
 Application Link