Mrs. Amy Schilling

Contact

aschilling@madisonprep.org
480-345-2306 ext 212

Office Hours

By appointment only
Please make an appointment in advance (either in person or through email at aschilling@jamesmadisonprep.net) to ensure that I do not already have a commitment to another student or parent during the time requested.

Classes/Duties

Special Education Coordinator
​Hons. Humanities
19th Century Literature
​Psychology
Advanced Psychology
Music Theory
Ukulele Ensemble Director

Extracurriculars

Ukulele Ensemble-Join our amazing and unique group! 
  • NO previous experience required
  • All grades welcome
  • ​No fee to participate
  • High schoolers can earn credit if participate for all year
  • Middle school and high school can "letter" in ukulele
  • Rehearsals on Tuesdays at lunch (starting August 23rd)
  • Recommend that students purchase and use a "concert ukulele" (look for that term when purchasing)
  • Many music stores sell only soprano ukuleles, so be careful when purchasing
  • If purchasing on Amazon, check the reviews and how many stars the item has
  • Email aschilling@madisonprep.org with questions

Class Information and Assignments
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Hons. Humanities 1


Curriculum:  Witt, et al. (2005). The Humanities: Cultural Roots and Continuities (7th ed).  Houghton Mifflin.
Midterm Exam Date:  Thursday, September 22
Paper Due Date: Friday, November 4 
(Optional Rough Draft due October 28)
Final Exam Date:  Wednesday, November 23rd

Week of September 19, 2022:
This week we will continue with in-class study time until the big day-the midterm exam on Thursday, September 22nd.  Friday, we will begin our next section, covering Greek drama.
Week of September 26, 2022:
We will begin the week continuing our study of Greek drama.  We will receive our IDs and essays for the section on Wednesday (estimated).  Following that, we will finish the week off studying Greek philosophy.
Homework: While there is no formal homework assigned, you should be preparing a study guide for the section titled Greek Drama. 

Biography

 Hi, I'm Mrs. Amy Schilling.  I am a native of Aberdeen, South Dakota and have lived in Arizona since 1996.  I received my B.S. with a major in psychology from Northern State University, Aberdeen, SD and my M.A. in Organizational Management from the University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ.  I am an Arizona State Certified Subject Matter Expert for Psychology and an Arizona Highly Qualified Teacher for the area of English.  I have taught at JMPS since the school opened in August of 2000. 
Prior to teaching at JMPS, I worked in human resources for various corporations and non-profit organizations.  I have been married since 1995 and have two sons (the eldest born in 2005 and the second in 2007).  In my spare time I enjoy playing guitar (and many other instruments), listening to music, reading, watching fantasy and sci-fi movies and shows, playing Animal Crossing New Horizons, and spending time with my family and friends.  I feel very fortunate to be part of the JMPS family.  I firmly believe in the mission of the school, and I am grateful to work with such a wonderful staff and student body.     

19th Century Literature

Curriculum: 
​Charles Dickens, selection from David Copperfield
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, selection from The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes 
Edgar Allan Poe, The Purloined Letter
Mary Shelley, Frankenstein
Robert Louis Stevenson, The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde
Oscar Wilde, The Importance of Being Earnest
Week of September 19, 2022:
Monday, September 19-Test covering Ch. 1-3 of David Copperfield.
Tuesday, September 20-Begin watching BBC Movie version of David Copperfield and answer comprehension questions.
Wednesday, September 21-Continue watching BBC Movie version of David Copperfield and answer comprehension questions.
Thursday, September 22-Continue watching BBC Movie version of David Copperfield and answer comprehension questions.
Friday, September 23-Continue watching BBC Movie version of David Copperfield and answer comprehension questions.
Week of September 26, 2022:
Monday, September 26-Continue watching BBC Movie version of David Copperfield and answer comprehension questions.
Tuesday, September 27-Finish watching BBC Movie version of David Copperfield and answer comprehension questions.
Wednesday, September 28-Read biography of author R.L. Stevenson.
Thursday, September 29-Lecture followed by the author quiz covering the life of R.L. Stephenson.
Friday, September 30-Work day.  Paper due tonight at 11:59 p.m.  Please submit through Google Classroom.
**Frankenstein paper due September 30th**

Hons. psychology 11

Curriculum:  Ciccarelli, Saundra K. (2012). Psychology (3rd ed). Prentice Hall. 
Stay tuned: This course will be taught during the second term, beginning in November of 2022.

Music Theory

Curriculum: Peters, Charles S., & Yoder, Paul (1965). Master Theory. Neil A. Kjos Music Company.
Stay tuned: This course will be taught during the third term, beginning in March 2023.