Montgomery Central High School

		Richard A. Persin Montgomery Central High School 770 Timberwolf Dr. Troy, NC 27371 (910) 556-5500 (Phone) (910) 236-6307 (Fax)
	Colleges:	University of Pittsburgh  Eastern Washington University  Indiana Wesleyan University  Gardner Webb  University
	Degrees:	BA: English with a minor in Communication  BAE: English with minors in Communication and History  Master of Education  Add on Master in Education Administration
	Department:	English
	Courses Taught:	English I and Economics & Personal Finance
	Email Addresses:	richard.persin@montgomery.k12.nc.us
	Schedule:  P.1 - Economics & Personal Finance   P.2 - English I  P.3- English I  P.4 - Planning

Mission Statement:

Hello, my name is Richard A. Persin. I am an English teacher and Economics & Personal Finance  here at Montgomery Central High School. Although I cover the curriculum given by the state, one of my goals is to always push my students to be ready for the upcoming change into the real world that they will be experiencing. I want them to realize their true dreams and goals for life, and through hard work and perseverance, grow to reach the set goals, and then set new ones to continue their ongoing journey! For this to happen, I cannot do this alone, for it takes us all – teacher, student, parent, and community. With us all striving to do our parts, it all can be achieved!

Course Descriptions:

English I:  English I surveys genre-based literature, grammar, vocabulary, and composition. Students will be required to read and write about novels, short stories, poetry, plays, and nonfiction. Students will explore, create, and write essays and reflections based on their learnings from the readings and other works explored within the class.

English IV: English IV surveys the literature of England's & Europe's major writers. Requires students to integrate all the language arts skills gained throughout their education. Students continue to explore expressive, expository, argumentative, and literary contexts. The emphasis is placed on argumentation by developing a position of advocacy through reading, writing, speaking, listening, and using media. 

H. English I & IV: These courses are similar to English I and IV, but they require students to study more challenging texts, to demonstrate critical thinking in generating thought-provoking questions, and to work as self-directed and reflective learners independently and as leaders and collaborators in groups.

“We cannot always build the future for our youth, but we can build our youth for the future.”  ~Franklin Delano Roosevelt