Mr. Dahlke (808) 313-3679 Robert_Dahlke@notes.k12.hi.us Honors English 10

What is this class? Honors English 10: A rigorous class designed to give you the skills to succeed in reading, writing, and oral communication, with the goal of preparing you for AP courses and college.

Who Am I?

Make Good Choices for your Learning Be in your assigned seat ready to work when the tardy bell rings Bring ALL books and materials to class Bags on the floor / counter Use class time efficiently Follow the EUP Avoid plagiarism Class B offense Automatic “0” Always give your best effort

Use Respectful Language Some words are not appropriate in the classroom! School is training for the job force. And some words will get you FIRED later in life. Offensive Words: S***, F***, A***, B****, etc. 1st Offense: Warning 2nd Offense: Detention

Respect for our Classroom: Do not throw ANYTHING at ANY TIME! Safety Issue! Immediate Wiki/ Lunch detention (No Warning)

Show Respect to Property You may have drinks in class that have a cap Wipe moisture rings off the desk / use a coaster No food should be consumed in class Eat during your breaks, Wiki, and lunch Absolutely NO GUM chewing in class First offense is a warning Any time thereafter you will scrape gum off floors/desks during detention Writing graffiti on desks is an automatic cleaning detention TAKE SPECIAL CARE WITH COMPUTERS Damaging computers will result in immediate referral

Showing Respect Rewards for good work and behavior: Bonus points School supplies

NOT Showing Respect Warning and documentation Parental contact Detention Referral

Severe Clause Anyone student who fights, damages school property (teacher and other student property included), or is overtly disrespectful as defined by the teacher will be sent to administration immediately.

What do I need? Materials: -Binder & paper -Blue/Black Pen -Post-it Notes -Highlighter -Positive Attitude 

What Will We Be Doing this Year Textbook = Springboard This textbook explores world literature and cultures. We will be reading various texts, and performing various types of writing associated with culture. Books The Good Earth The Metamorphosis Things Fall Apart Kite Runner Antigone

What Will We Be Doing this Year Integrated argumentative research paper In 3rd quarter, along with your World History class, you will be researching and writing about a topic concerning world history/culture. Depending on your World History course, expectations for the paper might not perfectly align. You might be required to perform additional work for one course in completing the paper.

How Will You be Graded? Percentage Scale 90 – 100 A 80 – 89 B 0 – 59 F *Students who have an “I” at the end of a quarter will be given 1 week to bring their grade up to a “C”. Otherwise, the grade will revert to an “F”. *There will be no extension given for the 4th quarter. Students who have an “I” must work in-class on the make-up day ( May 26).

Grading Breakdown Daily Work, Homework, Participation, Quizzes = 50% Tests, Projects, Papers = 50% If you are missing any tests, projects, or papers, your quarter grade will be incomplete (I) until those assignments are finished.

Getting Your Attention I will: Stand in front of the class Raise my hand Wait for everyone to be quiet Raise your hand, also. Begin speaking

Getting My Attention You Will: Raise your hand Speak my Name - ‘Mr. Dahlke’ Wait until I respond to you Do Not: Mob the teacher at the beginning of class Class time is not the appropriate time to get missing work. See me at Wiki or Lunch.

Bathroom Use Do your business during your breaks! Bathroom breaks are permitted for emergencies only. If you go out for an emergency break, EUP is still in effect. DO NOT take an “emergency” bathroom break to use your phone.

Classroom Dismissal The teacher dismisses you NOT the bell. DO NOT start packing up before the bell. DO NOT get out of your seat and wait by the door. Wait until I dismiss you. Ensure your immediate area is cleaned up. Push in chair. If end of day, put up chair on table.

Tips for a Successful Year! Persistence often pays off. Everyone has the potential to be GREAT! You get out of life what you put in. Communicate your needs. Organization is KEY!