Course Syllabus

English 10

Mr. Wengert

E-mail: cwengert@paplv.org

PLHS phone:  402-898-0400

 

For success in this class, you are recommended to bring the following:

• Notebook Paper
• Folder
• Pencils and pens
• Textbook/Novel (bring everyday)
• Independent Reading Novel (bring everyday)

 

The following books are options for the year (subject to change):

• Short Stories
• Lord of the Flies
• Of Mice and Men

                 

Weekly Blog:

• You can find the schedule, assignments, due dates and everything in between on the canvas blog underneath my name. Please check frequently, as it will make your life easier.

 

Classroom Guidelines:

• It is your responsibility to make up missing work. You get two days make it up. If you are absent when work is due, it is due when you get back.

 

• Late work for daily work and homework will be given half credit if turn in late. Larger projects will be marked down 10% for every day late. PLHS policy regarding missing assignments will be followed.

 

• Plagiarism is a big deal. Plagiarism means taking anything from another person and claiming it as your own. This includes ideas, and does not necessarily have to be word for word. If a you are found plagiarizing work, Papillion-LaVista policy will be enacted.

 

District Policy for Weighted Grades is as follows:                             

70%  = Summative

30%  = Formative

 

• Summative grades will be items such as projects, tests, papers, and CSA assignments. Formative grades will be items such as classwork, quizzes, homework, and smaller writing activities. 

                                               

• I have a 100% open door policy. Please come see me for any concerns, or help on anything. Let me know if you are coming in after school. I can be found in Room ___

 

 

Classroom Guidelines: How we do what we do in Mr. Wengert’s class.      

 

Golden Rule: In this class, we operate under the assumption of the golden rule. The

Golden Rule states the following: “Treat others how you want to be treated.” Based

on the contract we made at the beginning of the semester/year, the golden

rule entails the following within our classroom:

 

1) No talking when Mr. Wengert, or anyone else is talking.

If you were telling a group of your friends the most amazing story of how you

single-handedly fought off a shark while surfing in Hawaii, and someone started

talking while you were, you would feel pretty crappy right? Same rule applies

here. Everyone deserves the chance to speak without anyone talking over them;

this applies to both Mr. Wengert and your fellow classmates. If I find you cannot

control your interruptions or outbursts, you will be placed on the disciplinary

track. (Announcements fall under this category as well) 

 

2) Cell Phones are only allowed when explicitly stated by Mr. Wengert.

Cell phones are something that you do not need 90% of the time you are in class.

However, during certain times, such as when we are working on papers, or doing

silent independent study, they are allowed ONLY TO LISTEN TO MUSIC. No

other exceptions. If I find you misusing your cell phone that is not in accordance

to what is stated here, your cell phone will reside on my desk for the rest of the

class period. If things continue to be bad, I will send your cell phone to the office

for the rest of the day.  You wouldn’t want someone texting someone else while

you were trying to have a conversation with them, so don’t text during class.

 

3) You are expected to be on time.

Start time of class is non-negotiable. The moment the bell rings, class is officially

started. If you find yourself continually late, you will miss out on a ton of

material. Showing up late is like missing the first act of a movie. You will have

no idea what’s going on, and will annoy your friends as you ask them to explain

what is going on. Continual tardiness will result in:

1^st Tardy – Warning

2^nd Tardy – detention

3^rd Tardy – Parent Contact / detention

4^th Tardy – Referral to Administrator

 

4) Homework is due the moment the bell rings at the beginning of class.

Always have homework printed out or done. Do not assume we are going to the

library and you will be able to print it off. When checking assignments, I need to

be able to see the work the moment the bell rings. You will not get full points if

HW is not shown when the entire class’s is checked.

 

5) For classroom discussions, Golden Rule is king.

Everyone deserves the ultimate respect. You are to listen politely to your fellow

students. These are your colleagues. Even if you disagree with what they say,

you are to treat them with the utmost respect. Use phrases like “While I see your

point, I think that…” This will make discussions go much more smooth.

 

 

If at any point you cannot or will not follow these guidelines, the following actions

will take place in order of severity:

 

1. You will be removed from the class to the hallway.
2. You will be held after class for one on one discussions.
3. Your parents will be notified through a phone call home.
4. You will receive a referral.
5. Further disciplinary actions will take place based on School District Guidelines.

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Hello! My name is Mr. Wengert and I will be teaching English 12. I am looking forward to working with your student, together, in an extremely important stop on their academic journey. I am also looking forward to communicating and meeting you! If you have any questions, do not hesitate to email me. In order to best communicate with you, I would appreciate you looking over this syllabus with your son/daughter as well as sending me an email at your discretion answering the following three questions. Thanks so much!

 

1. What is the best way to contact you? What specific number or email address would work best?
2. What are your son’s/daughter’s greatest attributes?
3. Do you have any questions?