Honors English 10
Hamilton High School
Welcome Back!
The words that end a break.
I hope you’ve all enjoyed your time away, and you are
now recharged and ready for the new semester!
We will continue to be following a rigorous schedule
designed by the English Department and the 10th grade
team to ensure student success. This curriculum is
consistent with Chandler Unified School District
Standards, and is located in the back of this syllabus.
-Mr. Chung
Classroom Rules
1) Lead by Example.
We all have an influence on others; be a good one.
2) Support your classmates.
Be the community you want to see around you.
3) Listen Well.
To the teacher and to each other.
4) Work Hard.
There is so much to learn! …but your effort determines
your reward.
From the original cover of The Book Thief
Syllabus for Spring 2019
Policy MADNESS
So many important statements, so little time.
Attendance Policy
After 9 absences a student may be dropped from the
class.
Tardy Policy
Students are expected to be on time every day. This
means that each student should be in his or her seat
and prepared to begin class before the final bell rings.
After five times being tardy, a student will be referred to
the administration.
Alexandre Dumas, author of The Count of Monte Cristo
Diversity
All individuals have a right to an educational
environment free from bias, prejudice, and bigotry.
As members of Hamilton High School educational
community, students are expected to refrain from
participation in acts of harassment that are
designed to demean another student’s race,
gender, ethnicity, religious preference, disability or
sexual orientation.
Joy and Pain
(No) Early Final Exams Policy Quarter Grade Calculation
Writing/Portfolio 35%
According to the CUSD policy there will be no early Summative Assessments 35%
final exams. If a student is not present during the final Formative Assessments/Quizzes 20%
Practice/Homework 10%
exam, a zero will be given and the student has the first
two weeks the following semester to make up the
HW
exam. 10%
(So please be careful with your vacation planning!)
Quizzes Writing
Is It OK If I Wear a Hat, Chew Gum, 20% 35%

and Drink Soda at My Desk While Summativ

Swearing Policy e
Assessmen
Per HHS rules, none of the following are ever allowed ts
in class: Gum, hats, hoodies with hoods up, food or 35%
drinks (other than water). If you come into class with
any of these, you will have to throw them out or
Grading Scale
remove them. In addition, students are expected to
use appropriate language at all times. No profanity. 90-100% = A
Repeated violations of rules will result in referral to 80-89% = B
administration. 70-79% = C

Late Work Policy 60-69% = D

59% and below = F
To be worth full credit, work must be turned in on the
Semester Grade Calculation
due date unless the student has an excused absence.
Quarter 3 40%
Major assignment will lose 10% per calendar day up to Quarter 4 40%%
50% deduction. Daily assignments may be accepted Final Exam 20%
for partial credit the following day at the teacher’s
discretion.
Final Exam
Daily homework assignments not turned in due to an 20%
Quarter 3
absence are due at the beginning of class the first day 40%
back. A student has one class period per excused
absence day to make up work assigned while absent Quarter 4
40%
or to schedule missed quizzes or tests.

Returning from an Absence Policy

It is the student’s responsibility to identify what work Contact Information
was missed in the event of an absence. Always check If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out!
Mrs. Turner’s website first, then meet with the teacher Email is the quickest way to get a response.
before or after class to discuss missing assignments. Mr. Beum-Ho Chung
bhchung@email.arizona.edu
602-935-1798

Grading Policy
 When ambushed with good behavior, a surprised
instructor may respond with:
Verbal Praise
Candy (to be enjoyed in a campus-approved location)
Homework Extra Credit
A Positive Letter Sent Home

“That was fantastic!”

When besieged by bad behavior, a beleaguered

Plagiarism/Cheating Policy teacher may respond with:
Verbal Warning
This is a serious issue and will not be tolerated.
Contacting a Parent/Guardian
Definition from Hamilton High School Student Detention
Handbook: “Copying the work of another person Administration Referral
(student OR author) and submitting it as your own,
obtaining unauthorized or undocumented material form
the internet or other sources, or securing teacher
materials or work in a dishonest or unauthorized way
are all considered cheating.” “Put that cell phone away!”
Papers and essays must be submitted to
www.turnitin.com. Instructions for submitting work will
be distributed in class.

Consequences of Plagiarism
First offense: A phone call to parents, a zero on the
assignment, and a referral to the grade level Dean.
Second offense: A zero on the assignment, a referral
to administration, a phone call to the parent, and three
days of out-of-school suspension.
Third offense: A zero on the assignment, a phone call
to the parent, and a nine-day suspension.
Fourth offense mandates being dropped from the class
with an “F” along with consideration for alternative
placement.
Tips for Success in This Class
1) Turn your work in on time!
2) If anything prevents you from turning work in on
time, please communicate with the teacher.
3) Don’t pull out your cell phone until the teacher says
you can use it.
4) Don’t wait for what you read to become interesting;
look hard for what can interest you in what you read.
Kindling your own interest is a skill you want to hone!
5) If you don’t understand why something matters, ask.
6) Be your biggest cheerleader! Your teachers in this
class believe in you- you should too.
We’re pretty smart.
Second Semester Overview

Quarter Three

Reading Related Essential Questions: What are the characteristics of an enemy? Can vengeance or deception be
virtuous? Is there more merit in vengeance or forgiveness?

Quarter Three
Virtue and
Reading Writing
Vengence

Academic ● 6-Traits: Ideas/Content,

Vocabulary; Organization, Word Choice,
Literary Sentence Fluency, Voice, Creative
Vocabulary; Conventions
Grammar and ● Narrative
usage ● Research
● Expository
The Count of Monte Cristo
● Persuasion / Argument
Non-fiction/ historical background
Poetry / Short stories/ Essays / Text Excerpts

Quarter Four

Essential Questions: In what ways is language a powerful weapon? What is the danger in labelling “others”? How can
an individual navigate an unjust society?

Quarter Four
Extending
Reading Writing
Freedom’s
Reach
Academic ● 6-Traits: Ideas/Content,
Vocabulary; Organization, Word Choice,
Literary Sentence Fluency, Voice, Creative
Vocabulary; Conventions
Grammar and Novel: The Book Thief ● AP writing skills – figurative
usage Lecture: Hope, Despair, and Memory language, imagery, detail, diction,
Elements of Literature and syntax
Poetry / Short Stories / Essays ● Narrative
Rhetorical techniques ● Research
● Expository
● Persuasion

Additional self-selected independent reading will be required throughout the school year.

Disclaimer: This syllabus is subject to change.

Hello Parents,

My name is Beum Chung, and I will be the student teacher for your student’s English class
in the Spring. I’d been working in video games and telecom for ten years when I realized that my
favorite part of every job always involved training and teaching new employees. This led to a
change in career, and I’m now part of the Teach Arizona graduate program through the College of
Education at the University of Arizona.
As part of Teach Arizona, I have already spent the Fall semester working with students in
Ms. Turner’s classroom through observation and team teaching. I will now be taking the lead
instructional role for two of Ms. Turner’s classes during the Spring. Ms. Turner and a University of
Arizona supervisor will be observing my work with the students and providing any needed
assistance.
I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to work with your students, and I am excited to
continue working with them throughout the rest of the year. If you have any questions or concerns,
I can be reached via email at bhchung@email.arizona.edu or by phone at 602-935-1798. Ms.
Turner is also still available at turner.carla@cusd80.com and 480-883-5167; please feel free to
include us both on any correspondence!

Warm Regards,

Beum-Ho Chung

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