English 10 Honors
Welcome to 10th grade English! I’m excited about the opportunity to get to know you, and I’m looking forward to a happy and productive school year with each student putting forth their best effort. Below is a list of the course requirements, policies and procedures.
Students will build a solid foundation of knowledge, skills, and strategies that will be refined, applied, and extended as students engage in more complex ideas, texts, and tasks. Students will be introduced to various genres of classical and contemporary narrative and informational texts, while developing and enhancing their grammar and writing skills. This course will be conducted through Google Classrooms.
Course Objectives:
A. Fiction
B. Short Stories
C. Novels
D. Nonfiction
E. Vocabulary and Grammar
F. Poetry
G. Essays
H. Elements of Writing
I. Modern Drama
J. Online Learning
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Student Expectations:
o Prepared for class
o Assignment completed by expected due date
o Respect classmates and Jonesboro staff
o Follow student handbook rules
o Cell Phones are not permitted in class. If they are seen or used they will be taken.
o Food, beverages, and headphones are the teachers discretion
o Progressive Discipline will be used, including the following, but not limited to:
Grading Policies:
Homework: Each student is responsible for turning his or her work in on time. If the homework is late the assignment will only be given half the points. If the assignment is not turned in a week after the due date then the assignment automatically becomes a zero. Any accommodations in students IEP’s will be met.
Note Taking: In English class students are responsible for taking notes during class lecture. These notes will help the student prepare for tests or quizzes. Any accommodations in students IEP’s will be met.
Tests and Quizzes: Tests and quizzes are given on a regular basis and points vary according to the chapter covered. Make up tests must be set up with the teacher for after school or lunch time.
Make up Work: Missing work is the student’s responsibility. Students must come and see me for any assignments missed or not turned in.
Grading Scale:
100 - 90 = A
89 - 80 = B
79 - 70 = C
69 - 60 = D
59 - 0 = F
Students will build a solid foundation of knowledge, skills, and strategies that will be refined, applied, and extended as students engage in more complex ideas, texts, and tasks. Students will be introduced to various genres of classical and contemporary narrative and informational texts, while developing and enhancing their grammar and writing skills. This course will be conducted through Google Classrooms.
Course Objectives:
A. Fiction
B. Short Stories
C. Novels
D. Nonfiction
E. Vocabulary and Grammar
F. Poetry
G. Essays
H. Elements of Writing
I. Modern Drama
J. Online Learning
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Student Expectations:
o Prepared for class
o Assignment completed by expected due date
o Respect classmates and Jonesboro staff
o Follow student handbook rules
o Cell Phones are not permitted in class. If they are seen or used they will be taken.
o Food, beverages, and headphones are the teachers discretion
o Progressive Discipline will be used, including the following, but not limited to:
- Verbal Warning
- Parent Contact
- Time out of class or an activity
- Lunch or after school detention
- Parent/administrator/ teacher conference
Grading Policies:
Homework: Each student is responsible for turning his or her work in on time. If the homework is late the assignment will only be given half the points. If the assignment is not turned in a week after the due date then the assignment automatically becomes a zero. Any accommodations in students IEP’s will be met.
Note Taking: In English class students are responsible for taking notes during class lecture. These notes will help the student prepare for tests or quizzes. Any accommodations in students IEP’s will be met.
Tests and Quizzes: Tests and quizzes are given on a regular basis and points vary according to the chapter covered. Make up tests must be set up with the teacher for after school or lunch time.
Make up Work: Missing work is the student’s responsibility. Students must come and see me for any assignments missed or not turned in.
Grading Scale:
100 - 90 = A
89 - 80 = B
79 - 70 = C
69 - 60 = D
59 - 0 = F