High School Page

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Welcome to our High School Page!  We are thrilled to walk alongside our 9th-12th graders on their homeschool journey!  Come back as we add pictures and updates on our learning together.  Here is an overview of our schedule, content, and requirements for the year.


General Information:

What:  Dual Track Courses, Choose 1 in each category (Complete descriptions in the WS Upper Level Course Catalog)

Literature & Composition

  • English 9, 10, 11
  • American Literature & Composition

History

  • American History
  • World Geography

Science

  • Chemistry  **Offered on Thursdays only, not Tues.  See our HS Science page.

Elective

  • Debate
  • Catechism: Catholic Doctrine
  • High School Art

(A Study Hall is available for students if they have already completed one of the subjects above.  High School classes can also be taken a la carte, so just one or two classes.  Contact a director for more information.)

When:  Tuesdays 12:30-4:00

Who:  Students age 14 by 9/30/26 and older; Drop-off is available, and/or students of driving age may drive themselves

Cost:  $280 tuition, $175 supply fee

Other Policies:  WS Family Handbook (Please request this from a director.)

Required Texts:

For American History
Lands of Hope and Promise by Catholic Textbook Project
Lands Hope Promise History North America
For World Geography:
World Geography by Glencoe,  Classroom Atlas, 13th Edition by Rand McNally

For English 9, 10, 11:  Texts: Warriner’s Grammar Handbook 3rd Course,  Writing Workshop Level E, and literary novels listed below (some TBA depending on teacher and parent input).  The Red Badge of Courage, Death Comes for the Archbishop, 101 Great American Poems by Dover, The Call of the Wild, The Old Man in the Sea, Our Town
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For American Literature and Composition:  Texts: Literary novels listed below (some TBA depending on teacher and parent input).   The Scarlet Letter, Huckleberry Finn, Up From Slavery, My Antonia, Shane, 101 Great American Poems, Short stories provided by teacher
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For our Elective Period: Students can choose Debate, Catholic Doctrine, or Art.  More information about these classes is listed in our  WS Upper Level Course Catalog 2026-2027.  All Elective books/materials will be for the student by Warrenton Schoolhouse.
For Debate:  Text: Everyday Debate & Discussion: A Guide to Socratic Conversation, Informal Discussion, and Formal Debate Student Edition,  by Shelly Johnson
Everyday Debate & Discussion Student Edition
For Catholic Doctrine:  Text: Chief Truths of the Faith by Father John Laux
Chief Truths of the Faith: A Course in Religion - Book I: Laux M.A ...

Class Picture 2024-2025

Class Picture 2023-2024

Meet our High School Teachers 2026-2027 (Some teachers TBA, will update as they are confirmed)

Mrs. Melinda Melia, English 9, 10, 11— Mrs. Melia graduated in January of 1981 with a BS in Criminology from the University of Albuquerque (at the time it was a Catholic liberal arts college), and her teaching certification in 2001.   She worked seven years for Mesa Public Schools , two years as a 5th grade teacher and five years as the coordinator and teacher for the Title One math program at Sandra Day O’Connor Elementary School in Mesa, AZ. In 2008, Mrs. Melia became a middle school teacher at St. Timothy Catholic School in Mesa, AZ, teaching science (first year), religion and writing for 6th, 7th and 8th grade until she retired in 2014. Mrs. Melia was the teacher sponsor for the National Junior Honor Society for two years. She returned as a long and short term substitute teacher for the Diocese of Phoenix until 2019. Mrs. Melia is looking forward to teaching literature and writing to the high school class this school year!

Mrs. Shauna Quaale, American Literature & Composition–Bio coming soon!

Mrs. Amy Storey–American History (2026-2027) & Biology (2027-2028) Mrs. Storey homeschooled her children for 20 years. She has always loved learning and teaching all subjects, especially music, piano, art, and science. In college,  Mrs. Storey was a Nursing major, as biology and chemistry were her favorite subjects, and became an RN.  She has taught in homeschool co-ops for 11 years, seven of them being with Catholic Schoolhouse, and was the Director of Catholic Schoolhouse for 5 years.  She has enjoyed teaching groups of students in her home, as well as tutoring one-on-one.   Mrs. Storey looks forward to another year in the classroom.

Mrs. Theresa Davies–Middle and High School Art

Mrs Davies graduated from Christendom College with an English Major. She taught at Holy Family Academy for two years and graded papers for Seton Home Study for three  years. She has been homeschooling her 9 children for 22 years now.  Ms. Davies has a great love for art and enjoys helping children find their hidden artistic talents and encouraging already gifted young artists to develop their techniques. She has taught Middle School Art for two years at TLC Co-op and co-taught High School Art at TLC co-op for 1 year.  She has also been the WS Grammar Art teacher for 6 years now and is excited to take on middle and high school art. 

Mrs. Sandy Kelly–Chemistry (2026-2027)  Mrs. Kelly has a Master of Science degree in Chemistry from the University of Colorado and a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from Geneva College. She has taught chemistry at the college level and has taught chemistry to home school high school students for over fifteen years, both in co-ops and in private homes. She also does private tutoring in chemistry for students in all types of schools. She and her husband homeschooled their now 33-year-old son, who has two degrees from George Mason University and is working for a large information technology services company. Mrs. Kelly and her husband are members of the Reformed Presbyterian Church in Manassas.

 


High School Yearly Rotation for Future Planning:  (Each year has two dual tracks, choose 1 class per category.  See Course Catalog for Rotation planning.)

****Because of the dual track system, this is a 4 year program for high schoolers.  If more explanation is necessary, please contact a director, and we’d be happy to walk through the process for 9th-12th grade.


We look forward to providing outstanding Catholic classes and fellowship for our high schoolers!  Thank you for sharing your students with us.

In Christ through Mary,

The WS High School Team