Welcome
Welcome to my webpage. Looking for an assignment? Need some review of grammar skills? Want help with your journalism article? Links for all classes are on the left sidebar.
Can't find what you're looking for? Have a suggestion for additions or changes to the page? Need to set up an appointment to see me? Got a question about the platypus? Email me using the link at left.
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Welcome to my webpage. Looking for an assignment? Need some review of grammar skills? Want help with your journalism article? Links for all classes are on the left sidebar.
Can't find what you're looking for? Have a suggestion for additions or changes to the page? Need to set up an appointment to see me? Got a question about the platypus? Email me using the link at left.
Thanks for visiting.
Classroom Expectations
Rule #1: Common sense is the best rule by which to live. Get to class on time, be respectful to everyone, and give your best effort in everything you do. If you can master these three simple guidelines, you're bound to succeed. Everything else you do in class is a natural extension of common sense.
Rule #2: Education and learning are not passive events; if you're not engaged in what you're doing, you're not putting forth your best effort. Participation matters in class and in life, so be prepared to take part in class discussions and activities.
Rule #3: Get organized and get your work in on time. Use a daily agenda to track assignments. Make sure to plan ahead. And whatever you do, do not come to class with a sob story.
For more on classroom expectations, see each course's handouts.
Rule #1: Common sense is the best rule by which to live. Get to class on time, be respectful to everyone, and give your best effort in everything you do. If you can master these three simple guidelines, you're bound to succeed. Everything else you do in class is a natural extension of common sense.
Rule #2: Education and learning are not passive events; if you're not engaged in what you're doing, you're not putting forth your best effort. Participation matters in class and in life, so be prepared to take part in class discussions and activities.
Rule #3: Get organized and get your work in on time. Use a daily agenda to track assignments. Make sure to plan ahead. And whatever you do, do not come to class with a sob story.
For more on classroom expectations, see each course's handouts.
Journalism Program
The journalism program at LZHS is open to students of all ages and abilities. The coursework demands students use integrity and maturity in all situations because the courses are specifically designed to allow more freedom than a typical classroom. While this affords a fun and energetic environment, it also means students must rely on themselves and each other more than on the teacher. As a general rule, students spend most days applying and practicing skills rather than listening to lecture or teacher-centered instruction. This can be challenging to students who are not self-motivated or who are accustomed to teachers and parents making decisions for them, so students should consider the type of learning environment before entering the journalism program.
In both Journalism I & II, students study the foundations of media, the legal/ethical limitations of the press, and the precedence of scholastic journalism – all of which guide our work as student journalists. Students who successfully complete the J-II class are welcome to apply to the Advanced Journalism course, through which the monthly student newspaper is produced.
The journalism classes are all hands-on classes that require students to complete reading, writing, editing, and designing activities. Students often work in small groups to practice skills introduced at the start of a unit. Students also act as one another’s editors, helping one another to accomplish the highest quality work possible.
For more information about the journalism classes offered at LZHS, please read the course descriptions.
The journalism program at LZHS is open to students of all ages and abilities. The coursework demands students use integrity and maturity in all situations because the courses are specifically designed to allow more freedom than a typical classroom. While this affords a fun and energetic environment, it also means students must rely on themselves and each other more than on the teacher. As a general rule, students spend most days applying and practicing skills rather than listening to lecture or teacher-centered instruction. This can be challenging to students who are not self-motivated or who are accustomed to teachers and parents making decisions for them, so students should consider the type of learning environment before entering the journalism program.
In both Journalism I & II, students study the foundations of media, the legal/ethical limitations of the press, and the precedence of scholastic journalism – all of which guide our work as student journalists. Students who successfully complete the J-II class are welcome to apply to the Advanced Journalism course, through which the monthly student newspaper is produced.
The journalism classes are all hands-on classes that require students to complete reading, writing, editing, and designing activities. Students often work in small groups to practice skills introduced at the start of a unit. Students also act as one another’s editors, helping one another to accomplish the highest quality work possible.
For more information about the journalism classes offered at LZHS, please read the course descriptions.
Summer Reading - 2010
Honors English IV students should read Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. Specifically, we ask that you purchase the Signet Classic edition. For easier reference, the ISBN number is 978-0-451-52771-4.
Required Assignments
Optional Study Guide
Advanced Journalism students need to complete the summer project that we discussed at the end of the school year.
Summer Project
Honors English IV students should read Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. Specifically, we ask that you purchase the Signet Classic edition. For easier reference, the ISBN number is 978-0-451-52771-4.
Required Assignments
Optional Study Guide
Advanced Journalism students need to complete the summer project that we discussed at the end of the school year.
Summer Project