English 10 H Syllabus 18-19
English 10 H Syllabus 18-19
English 10 H Syllabus 18-19
Michael Wolfe
E-mail: miwolfe@jeffco.k12.co.us
Phone: (303) 982-2691
Office Hours: 7:00 a.m.-7:30 a.m. & after school by appt.
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Welcome! I am looking forward to a fun and fruitful year with you in English 10. The following syllabus is
designed to facilitate a learning environment conducive to your success.
Course Goals/Objectives: English/Language Arts 10 offers a balanced focus on composition and literature. Students read widely
to improve their reading rate, vocabulary, and comprehension and develop skills to determine the author’s intent and theme and to
recognize the techniques used by the author to deliver his or her message. Students apply knowledge of purposes and audiences by
studying and producing various genres. Oral communication is practiced in group settings as well through presentations. The honors
course prepares students for advanced course work and engages students in enrichment opportunities. Rigor is demonstrated through
sophistication and acceleration in terms of thought-provoking learning activities, challenging assessments, and more complex
text/materials. Diverse interests, cultures, perspectives, learning styles, and intelligences are cultivated and higher level critical and
creative thinking skills such as interpretation, problem-solving, investigation, and logic are emphasized throughout the honors course.
Course Policies:
Late Work – up to 50% will be deducted for an assignment that is late. Larger projects and writing assignments will have
a 10% deduction for every day late up to three calendar days, at which point the assignment will be given no more than
70% credit.
Re-write Policy - Since writing is a process and not a product, you will be able to re-write any significant writing
assignment papers once for the opportunity to earn a higher grade. Your new grade will be the average of the two grades.
You must resubmit it within a week from when it is returned. It must be attached to your initial paper with my marks and
highlighted with your edits. Any D or lower must be re-written.
Cheating/Plagiarism:
CHEATING AND PLAGIARISM ARE VERY SERIOUS VIOLATIONS OF THE ACADEMIC PROGRAM AT LAKEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL.
LAKEWOOD HOLDS HIGH ACADEMIC EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL STUDENTS, AND ACADEMIC INTEGRITY IS AN EXTREMELY IMPORTANT
ASPECT OF THESE EXPECTATIONS. ANY STUDENT CAUGHT CHEATING ON A QUIZ, TEST, HOMEWORK, OR ANY CLASSROOM
ASSIGNMENT, OR IS FOUND GUILTY OF PLAGIARISM (TO PASS OFF THE IDEAS OR WORKS OF ANOTHER AS ONE’S OWN WITHOUT
CREDITING THE SOURCE) OR GIVING WORK TO OTHERS WILL RECEIVE A GRADE OF “ZERO” ON THAT ASSIGNMENT OR PAPER.
CONSEQUENCES FOR CHEATING/PLAGIARISM WILL RANGE FROM A DETENTION TO SUSPENSION IN ADDITION TO A ZERO ON THAT
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Absent Work:
After an absence, it is your responsibility to see me right away to find out what assignments/activities you missed and
when they will be due. You will be allowed the corresponding number of missed days to make up the work assigned
during an excused absence. Students are encouraged to proactively communicate a pre-arranged absence whenever
possible. Please refer to the student handbook for further details on absence policies.
Remember, you must advocate for yourself!
Website:
Students may also access important course documents on my website.
Handbook:
Any policies not explicitly outlined in this syllabus will default to those found in the student handbook/planner.
Grading:
Students should focus on knowledge acquisition, the mastery of skills, and their academic growth, rather than on the
accumulation of points.
Class Expectations:
1. Be Punctual and Prepared. Arrive to class on time. Come to class with the required materials, including textbook,
pen/pencil, and homework from the previous class. Socializing should end immediately upon entering the
classroom. Take notes and copy examples done in class. All assignments should be completed to submit at the
beginning of the class period.
2. Be Respectful. Treat all students and teachers with respect and consideration. Remain aware of other students’
rights to an education without distractions and maintain a clean and orderly environment in the classroom.
3. Be Involved. Actively participate in classroom discussion and activities. Appropriate questions and comments are
always welcome and encouraged. The learning experience is augmented by consistent, thoughtful classroom
participation.
4. Take Ownership. This is your education, and it requires your efforts and positive attitude to make it worth your
time. Take pride in your work and make efforts to show the true extent of your skills, and not simply the
extent of your motivation.
5. Reading & Note-taking. Students should diligently complete reading assignments as outlined in the course
calendar. Class lecture, discussion, quizzes, and tests will be implemented with the assumption that students
have completed the assigned reading as of the due date.