Adult Education English Language Arts

Ryan Lavine, EdS

Horizonte High School ● Classroom 220

801.578.8574 ● ryan.lavine@slcschools.org

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This Adult Education English Language Arts course is designed to help adult learners develop and refine their reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills through the exploration of relevant, real-world themes. Tailored to meet the needs of adult high school students, this course focuses on engaging topics such as cultural identity, social justice, and the American Dream, offering practical applications of English language skills in everyday contexts.

Through a combination of guided reading, writing exercises, group discussions, and presentations, students will enhance their ability to analyze texts, express their ideas clearly, and communicate effectively in both personal and professional settings. The course encourages critical thinking, fosters confidence in language use, and prepares students for further educational opportunities or career advancement.

ACADEMIC HONESTY & DISTRICT TECHNOLOGY

All SLCSD students are expected to be honest in their academic endeavors. Assignments and assessments should represent the work of the learner. Ethical use if AI will be taught is encouraged as part of the learning process, however submitted assignments must be the learner’s original responses.

Acceptable Use of District Electronic Devices: A student should only use district electronic resources for learning, which includes accessing and sharing information with teachers and other students, conducting research, and collaborating on projects. For more information on acceptable use, see I-18: Administrative Procedures Acceptable Student Use of Internet, Computers, and Network Resources.)

Students are expected to be good digital citizens. This means:

• Be polite.
• Use appropriate language.
• If told by someone to stop sending messages, stop.

GRADE LEVEL GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

• TBDThe Utah Core Standards outline learning that is essential for all students at each elementary grade level. The Standards include ideas, concepts, and skills that provide a foundation for subsequent learning. The Standards for each grade level can be accessed here.
• TBDSpecific goals in this class include …
• This class is required for a student to graduate from high school.

CLASS AND ACTIVITY SCHEDULE

• TBDDescribe your usual schedule and discuss any specific activities pertinent to the class, such as labs or performances, etc.

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

• TBDYour student will use a variety of texts and materials in the classroom this year, including:

• computer with internet access
• student account on VarsityEd.com
• Paper and pencil

• Caregivers can view instructional materials on their student’s online account or can make an appointment to come to our classroom to view the instructional materials being used in the class. Please contact me to set up a time if you would like to view something we are using in the class.
• Board Board Policy I-7: Curriculum and Instructional Materials (Section V) requires parents be given advanced notice of materials that may be controversial and have an opportunity to review them and request other materials be substituted for their student.  Specifically note any materials that may be viewed as controversial.

INSTRUCTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

• TBDDescribe briefly the types of instructional activities you will use with students (e.g., place-based learning, group learning projects, presentations, etc.).
• TBDDescribe any field trips or extracurricular experiences students will have.
• TBDOutline behavior expectations for students in class.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS (ASSIGNMENTS, ATTENDANCE, TARDIES, DISCIPLINE, ETC.)

• TBDDescribe the types of assignments that students will be asked to complete, including outside reading, homework, etc.

GRADING PROCEDURES

• Credit is earned by studying and practicing content for grades 09 through 12 by demonstration of competency on a rubric scale: beginning, intermediate, on-level and advanced. Learners must obtain on-level or advanced on a learning standard with grade-level appropriate content to earn credit for that corresponding grade level.
• Students are allowed by district Policy S-4 Student Attendance and Exemptions from School to make-up work for excused absences (illness, extracurricular activities, religious observance, family activities, etc.).
• If you are absent from class, you may simply log into your online account and view and complete the lessons for the days you are absent.
• Learners will be notified of their progress on both their knowledge, skills and abilities as well as course completion through feedback via their VarsityEd.com and Google Docs accounts as well as personal discussion with the instructor.