Nicolle Harrity - St. Francis Catholic High School

Menu Pod November 16, 2021

Ways to Give to SFHS

Fundraising is a vital part our culture. We are committed to continuing the St. Francis traditions of faith, leadership, excellence and service.

While tuition covers roughly 85 percent of the operating budget of the school, additional resources are necessary to carry a St. Francis education forward. Through gifts of time, talent, and treasure, the philanthropy of our community supports outstanding programs and facilities, and provides tuition assistance to more than 24 percent of our families.

Nicolle Harrity
English Teacher

Faculty/Staff August 5, 2016 English

Nicolle Harrity is an English teacher at St. Francis High School. Nicolle began her career in 2007 teaching English at a public high school in Stockton, California. She came to St. Francis in 2016.

Education:

BA English, Loyola Marymount University, 2006; BA Biology, Loyola Marymount University, 2006; MA English (Creative Writing), Sonoma State University, 2013

Other Course Offerings

SFHS encourages its students to reach out – to explore new horizons, to get involved in global concerns and to help shape ideas and technologies of the future. The following courses count towards student’s Elective graduation requirements.

Academic Strategies
Applied Academic Strategies
Advanced Media Productions
The Canticle (Yearbook)
Christian Service Leadership
Ethnic Studies
Ministry Leadership
Student Intern
Student Leadership
Academic Teams:
- Academic Decathlon
- Cybersecurity
- Certamen
- Mock Trial
- Model United Nations Team
- Robotics Team
- Science Olympiad
- Speech

English

Eight semesters of English are required for graduation. The overall goal of the English program is critical thinking and effective communication, both written and verbal, reached through close examination of literature and informational texts. Students analyze literary and informational works, relying on shared inquiry methods for discussions and formal writing assignments. Writing assignments (both analytical and creative), verbal skills (in both discussions and presentations), and vocabulary all stem from the works studied. Grammar is taught in the context of the writing assignments. Classes contain a wide variety of genres, styles, and periods of literature in order to help students develop an appreciation for the subject matter. Students should complete their Summer Reading prior to the first day of school.

COURSES

9th Grade

English 9

10th Grade

Great Books
Honors Great Books

11th Grade

American Literature
AP English Language & Composition

12th Grade

Writing from Literature
Literature and Film
Philosophy in Literature
AP English Literature & Composition

Cocurricular Activities

Ways to Give to SFHS

Giving

Summer Programs

Athletics

The Arts at St. Francis

Faith & Service

Academics

Admissions

APPLY NOW!

Contact

Nicolle Harrity English Teacher