Mrs. Lange is on sabbatical this academic year and there are no classes available for registration. Limited tutorials will be available in 2024-25 (inquire for details).

 

 

 

 

REGISTER FOR CLASS. After you have been accepted, select your class(es). (Not sure where to start? Contact Mrs. Lange for advice.) Once you have chosen a class, complete the Registration Contract and email it to us (send it to the same address from which you received your acceptance). Every student must register separately for each class. Don't forget to submit your first tuition payment!

How To Become a Student


Intro to Persuasive Writing Through Literature (Cycle A) *FULL*

Students begin to learn how to write an analytical thesis-based essay while analyzing a text. The connections between writing and logical thought processes are practiced and emphasized as students gain experience in applying the elements of persuasion and argument to their writing. This class is now FULL. To inquire about the waitlist, contact Mrs Lange.

  • TEACHER: Cindy Lange, MA
  • GOAL: To achieve a level of basic competency in interpreting and writing about prose and poetry in terms of the rhetorical and literary devices employed by the authors; to develop critical thinking skills in assessing and interpreting texts in the context of the traditional classical worldview.
  • GRADES: 7 - 9
  • PREREQUISITES: Teacher assessment of student's recent work.
  • DURATION: Full Year
  • SCHEDULE: Tuesday and Thursday 11am-12noon Eastern Time.
  • STARTS: September 6, 2022
  • ENDS: May 19, 2023
  • REQUIRED TEXTS [PLEASE CHECK WITH MRS. LANGE FOR THE CORRECT EDITIONS BEFORE YOU ORDER BOOKS]: Little Worlds Short Stories Anthology (Peter Guthrie, Mary Page); The Tempest (Shakespeare): Dover Thrift; Watership Down (Richard Adams); I, Juan de Pareja (Elizabeth Borton de Trevino); The Man Without a Country (Edward Everett Hale); Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, Pearl, Sir Orpheo (Tr. J.R.R. Tolkien); Handouts of various poems and other materials posted by instructor.
  • HOMEWORK: Varies depending upon the student and assignments, but on the average, 4-6 hours per week.
  • TUITION: $1400.00 / year. In order to reserve a spot in the class, a deposit is due upon acceptance of application, and the rest of tuition is due by August 15th.

Literature and Composition for Underclassmen (Cycle A) *FULL*

This combined literature and writing course continues the Integritas Academy integrated program of developing a strong background in academic writing and textual interpretation. It is the equivalent of an “honors” level course. Students engage in upper-level analytical writing and textual analysis as strong college preparation.

  • Literary interpretation and composition taught in unity, the classical way.
  • Connections between logic and writing emphasized.
  • Skills in persuasive essay writing and its components further developed.
  • MLA format taught.
  • Detailed feedback given on all essays.
  • TEACHER: Cindy Lange, MA
  • GOAL: To achieve a level of basic competency in interpreting and writing about prose and poetry in terms of the rhetorical and literary devices employed by the authors; to further develop critical thinking skills in assessing and interpreting texts in the context of the traditional classical worldview.
  • GRADES: Grades 9-10 (11th graders are welcome)
  • PREREQUISITES: Personal student assessment by Mrs. Lange or successful completion of Introduction to Persuasive Writing through Literature course.
  • DURATION: Full Year
  • SCHEDULE: T-TH 12:30-1:30 pm Eastern Time
  • STARTS: September 6, 2022
  • ENDS: May 19, 2023
  • REQUIRED TEXTS [PLEASE CHECK WITH MRS. LANGE FOR THE CORRECT EDITIONS BEFORE YOU ORDER BOOKS]: The Elements of Rhetoric and Composition; As You Like It (William Shakespeare) (Oxford School Shakespeare Series, ISBN 9780198328698), Various short stories and poems provided by the instructor, The Scarlet Letter (Nathaniel Hawthorne) (Dover edition, ISBN 9780486280486), The Old Man and the Sea (Ernest Hemingway) (Simon & Schuster), Cyrano de Bergerac (Edmond Rostand) (Dover edition, ISBN 9780486411194), Poetry and speeches provided by the teacher
  • HOMEWORK: Varies depending upon the student and assignments, but on the average, 4-6 hours per week.
  • TUITION: $1400.00 / year. In order to reserve a spot in the class, a deposit is due upon acceptance of application, and the rest of tuition is due by August 15th.

Rhetoric for Upperclassmen *FULL*

In this course geared towards juniors and seniors, students further develop their writing and critical thinking skills as they apply the traditional categories of rhetoric in exercises, essays, and other formats relevant to today’s modes of communication. Carefully selected literature is integral to the content, and students analyze and argue themes found in the readings. This class is equivalent to an honors course in scope and content and prepares students for rigorous college level thinking.

  • TEACHER: Cindy Lange, MA
  • GOAL: To further develop logic processes, critical thought, and communication skills.
  • PREREQUISITES: Personal student assessment by Mrs. Lange.
  • DURATION: Full Year
  • SCHEDULE: T-TH 2:30pm to 3:30 pm Eastern Time
  • STARTS: September 6, 2022
  • ENDS: May 19, 2023
  • REQUIRED TEXTS [PLEASE CHECK WITH MRS. LANGE FOR THE CORRECT EDITIONS BEFORE YOU ORDER BOOKS]: Classical Rhetoric for the Modern Student, Fourth Edition, (Edward P. J. Corbett and Robert J. Connors); Farnsworth's Classical English Rhetoric (Ward Farnsworth); Style: Lessons in Clarity and Grace, Twelfth Edition (Joseph M. Williams and Joseph Bizup); How to Write a Sentence, and How to Read One (Stanley Fish); The Merchant of Venice, Oxford School Edition (Shakespeare); Six Great Sherlock Holmes Stories, Dover Edition (Sir Arthur Conan Doyle); Mastermind: How to Think Like Sherlock Holmes (Maria Konnikova); pdfs and links provided by instructor, including essays and speeches.
  • HOMEWORK: Varies depending upon the student and assignments, but on the average, 4-6 hours per week.
  • TUITION: $1400.00 / year. In order to reserve a spot in the class, a deposit is due upon acceptance of application, and the rest of tuition is due by August 15th.

Tutorials

If you are interested in setting up a tutorial with Mrs. Lange, please contact her. Tutorial sessions are flexibly scheduled, as determined by the individual student’s situation and academic needs. Availability for tutorials is limited.

 

 

 

 

 

Pay Tuition

 

3. Tuition. For year-long classes, payment is due in full on or before August 15th. In order to reserve a spot in the class, a deposit is due upon acceptance of application, and the rest of tuition is due by August 15th.

After your first payment is processed, you will receive an email inviting you to "join" the class. You are now ready for class!

 

 

 

Intro to Persuasive Writing Through Literature

 

In the classical tradition, students learn to analyze and apply literary terms and concepts.

Literature & Composition
for Underclassmen

 

Analyze and critique significant texts in a seminar format with a high level of Socratic conversation.

Rhetoric for Upperclassmen (with thesis option)

 

In this capstone course, students hone communication skills including writing in preparation for college.

Individual
Tutoring
with Mrs. Lange

 

Limited number of spots available for one on one teaching. Contact us for information and rates.

 

 

 

 

 

Books and Supplies

 

4. SHOP FOR BOOKS. After you have registered and paid your tuition, it's time to shop for books! A book and supply list will be provided with your class syllabus via e-mail. Books may be purchased online or through your local bookseller. Please contact Mrs. Lange if you have any questions.

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

Tips For Success

 

5. LEARN. Show up for class (attendance is crucial). Complete all assignments on or before their due dates. Be involved! Be curious! Read! Ask questions!