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

2. 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.

3. Who Am I?

4. 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

5. 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

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

7. 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

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

9. NOT Showing Respect Warning and documentation Parental contact
Detention
Referral

10. 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.

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

12. 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

13. 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.

14. 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).

15. 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.

16. 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

17. 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.

18. 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.

19. 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.

20. 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!