Welcome members of the class of 2012 who are in periods F and H.
Patterns of Revelation
This course is designed to help students see and make connections. The
essential nature of all true religion is relationship-oriented. Religion deals
primarily with our relationships – with God and with others. Jesus’ teachings
confirm this as a Christian belief. Together we will explore the importance
of relationships in our lives since that is where God’s revelation can be most
evident. God’s self-revelation has continually been made visible to us in
history. We will study the Hebrew Scriptures to learn what it teaches us about
our God and how the Hebrew people responded to God’s self-revelation. We will
learn what the Chosen People can teach us about being a community of believers.
This introductory Theology course invites students to learn about and
develop the patterns of self-discovery, which take place during the adolescent
years and to integrate these with the patterns of God’s revelation. The part
of our studies will include examining our self-concept, family, friendships,
dating and sexuality from a contemporary Catholic perspective. We will study
ways to develop responsible decision-making skills.
As new members of our Nerinx Hall Family it is important that students
learn our family stories, this will be done through a study of the wonderful
Loretto heritage. We will learn about the Sisters of Loretto, the history,
mission and philosophy of Nerinx Hall and the Loretto Values, which we strive
to make our own. We hope this will enable students to better appreciate the
role each individual has in the community and her responsibility to become the
best person she can be.
During the major part of this course we will focus on how our personal
growth prepares us for our religious growth, which includes the study of
Scripture, prayer, liturgy, worship, morality, and service to others. The
Biblical stories will shed light on our identity, outline our relationship
with God, and show us how to live with mystery and life’s ups and downs.
Praying, studying, and working together will nourish our faith, hope, love and
service to others.
I. Course Objectives:
A. To gain self-knowledge by:
1] recognizing the importance of relationships
2] identifying factors that influence relationships
3] discussing relationships of God with the people of Old
Testament that influences our Catholic Christian religious
background
4] identifying behavior that is indicative of love
5] listing common problems and solutions for dating situations
B. To better understand others by:
1] defining the obstacles to healthy communication
2] recognizing body language as communication
3] discussing the dignity of human relations as set forth in Genesis
4] studying gender roles and lifestyle patterns
5] appreciating the Loretto Heritage
C. To recognize God’s communication through the Hebrew Scriptures by:
1] identifying various forms of writing in the Bible
2] comparing the consequences of the decision to do good vs.evil
3] defining covenant and the implication of the message
4] proposing how each one of us has a role to play in the covenant
5] identifying Moses as an example of God’s servant
6] stating the meaning of the Ten Commandments
7] recognizing the prophets as people of ministry
D. To assist students in “becoming” young women who believe in
themselves and in God’s love for them.
E. To help the students become acquainted with one another and the
Nerinx Hall Community they have become a part.
F. To invite students to know themselves and their world as they
study the many factors and people who help them journey to the place
of self-discovery and the discovery of God.
G. To assist the students during this time of “searching” by offering
information and opportunities for students to learn what their inner
resources are – this involves discovering and claiming the gifts of
personality and the many things that make an individual special in
what she has to experience and to offer others.
H. To help the students discover God within themselves and one
another.
I. To help students explore ways to “belong” to and to love and get
along better with others – without losing their own freedom and
individuality, and without violating others.
J. To enable students to discover the ways to express their love for God
in loving others.
K. To introduce students to the study of Hebrew Scriptures in way,
which will enable them to better, understand themselves and others
who find faith strength in them (Christians, Jews, and Moslems).
L. To help students appreciate the relevance of the Hebrew Scriptures for
today.
M. To invite the students to meet God’s living presence in the
Scriptures.
N. To enable the students to find the timeless story in Scripture which
will help them through the crisis of faith and reason.
O. To discover ways of living faithful in our mission to bring love and
justice to others.
P. To find ways to make the Loretto Values part of the students’ lives.
Q. Loretto Values
Loretto encourages an approach to all of life that promotes mutuality,
collaboration, and compassion and rejects relationships based on dominance or
submission. We embrace the following values:
Faith: Experiencing the enduring love of God, we build hope,
foster community, and act in charity and service.
Community: We strive to build interdependent relationships,
which are affirming, inclusive, empowering, and
compassionate.
Justice: We promote change in systems and in relationships that
are oppressive. We work to create systems in which people,
especially women, are treated fairly and impartially.
Respect: We are open to differences and believe in the potential of
each person. We promote the dignity of each person and
protect the sacredness of all creation.
II. Textbooks: The New American Bible
Relating: A Christian Approach to Friendship and Love
by Michele McCarty
Written on Our Hearts: The Old Testament Story of God’s Love
By Mary Reed Newland
III. The Course: Patterns of Revelation 2008--2009
August 20, 2008
[A] Introduction: The Nitty-gritty -- requirements and
expectations of the course and the teacher.
[B] First Day Questionaire
August 22, 2008 to August 26, 2008
[B] Relating Chapter One pp. 2-12
1. Importance of relationships to one’s own personal
happiness
[a.] Self Concept
[1] Definition
[2] Origin
[3] Importance in relating
[4] Reading Quiz
[5] Self-test from page 3
[6] Me Doll exercise
[b.] Family, Peer and Community Relationships
[1] Society
[2] Loneliness (coping with this)
[3] Family Tree Exercise
[4] Birth Order info
2. Test on Chapter One of Relating.
August 28, 2008 to September 5, 2008
August 29, 2008: Hey Day—Special Schedule: No Classes. Enjoy the Day!
[C] Introduction to Hebrew Scriptures. Remember to bring
Written On Our Hearts and The New American Bible.
1. Guide for Exploring the Bible
2. Chapter One in Written On Our Hearts pp.6-25
a. The Story of God’s Boundless Love
[1.] A Love Letter from God: The Bible
[2.] Studying the Scriptures
[3.] A God Who Acts in History
[4.] What Are The Scriptures of the Old Testament?
[5.] Answer the Twenty Question Study Guide for ch.1
[6.] Map study
3. Expect a test the class after we finish this chapter.
September 3, 2008 : Labor Day No Classes Enjoy the Holiday!
September 9 to 15, 2008
[D] Relating Chapter Two pp. 13-27
1.Factors influencing Relationships
[a] Who are you?
[1] Life Attitude
[2] Personality
[b] How did you become you?
[1] Body Image
[2] Talents, Abilities
[3] How can you become who you want to be?
2. Test on Chapter Two.
September 17 to 23, 2008
[E] Chapter Two in Written On Our Hearts pp. 27-51 and the Book
of Genesis
1. Beginnings: Stories of God’s Creation and Promises
[a] Stories of Origins
[b] Genesis
[c] Abraham: The Father of Biblical Faith
[d] Jacob: A Man Named Israel
[e] Joseph: Treachery, Triumph, and Forgiveness
2. Expect a test the class after we finish this chapter.
September 25 to Oct. 3, 2008
[F] Relating Chapter Three pp.28-43 Understanding Friendship
1. What is a friend?
[a] Definitions
[b] Types
2. Barriers to friendship
[a] Phoniness
[b] Prejudices and stereotypes
[c] Groups & cliques
[d] Jealousy
[e] Inappropriate responses
3. Nature of friendships
[a] Making /Losing friends
[b] Learning from experience
[c] Coping
October 7 to 16, 2008
[G] BEGIN: Chapter 3 Written On Our Hearts pp.53-73 and Exodus
1. Freedom: The Exodus and the Covenant of Sinai
[a] The Exodus: Freed from Slavery
[b] The Covenant of Sinai: An Offering from God
[c] Sealing the Covenant
2. Expect a test the class after we finish this chapter.
All School Testing – No Classes 10/15/08
OCTOBER 16, 2008: END OF FIRST QUARTER
Faculty Workday: October 17, 2008 – No Classes
OCTOBER 21, 2008: BEGINNING OF SECOND QUARTER
October 21 to 27, 2008
[G] FINISH: Chapter 3 Written On Our Hearts pp.53-73 and Exodus
1. Freedom: The Exodus and the Covenant of Sinai
[a] The Exodus: Freed from Slavery
[b] The Covenant of Sinai: An Offering from God
[c] Sealing the Covenant
2. Expect a test the class after we finish this chapter.
October 29 – November 4, 2008
[H] Relating Chapter Four pp. 44-55 Love
1. Development of a more mature understanding of love.
[a] Define different kinds of love
[1.] Love vs. Infatuation
[2.] Eros, Philia, and Agape
[b] Confusing aspects of love.
2. Expect a test when we finish the chapter.
November 6 to 14, 2008
[I] Dating: Relating Chapter Five pp.56-71
1. Role of and importance in teenage life.
2. Dating patterns and attitudes
3. Problems
4. Expect a test when we finish this chapter.
November 18 to 24, 2008
[J] The Sacredness of Human Sexuality Relating
Chapter Six pp. 72-87
1. Sexual Morality – How do you decide?
[a] Wisdom, responsibility and coping with sexuality.
2.The physical concerns – You need to know
3. The emotional and psychological concerns
4. The ethical and spiritual concerns
5. Love, responsibility and freedom
6. Catholic Church’s view of premarital sex
Happy Thanksgiving Holiday: November 26 to 30, 2008
December 2 to 8, 2008
[K] Gender: Roles and Possibilities
Relating Chapter Seven pp.90-108
1. Female and Male Stereotypes
2. Homosexuality
3. Being Complete Persons
December 10 to 16, 2008
[L] Chapter 4 Written On Our Hearts pp.75—91 and parts of
Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy
1. The Law: Living Out the Covenant
[a] Leviticus: Holiness and Ritual
[b] Numbers: Priestly Regulations and Inspiring Stories
[c] Deuteronomy: The Law and Love
2. Expect this material on you final exam.
December 16, 2008 is the end of Second Quarter
Final Exams will be December 17, 18, and 19, 2008.
Theology Exam will be: December 17, 2008 first day of exams, first exam
Have a Blessed an Joyous Christmas Holiday.
December 20th 2008 to January 4th, 2009.
Happy Holiday!
Beginning of Third Quarter: January 5, 2009
January 6 to 12, 2009
[M] Nerinx Hall H. S. Philosophy & Loretto Tradition
January 14 to 21, 2009
[N] Chapter 5 Written On Our Hearts pp.93-117 and Joshua and
Judges
1. The Land: Finding Hope for the Future in God’s Gift
[a] Making Sense of the Past
[b] Joshua: Sweeping into the Promised Land
[c] Judges: Saving Israel from Itself
[d] Ruth: An Israelite Foreigner with a Great Destiny
2. Expect a test the class after we finish this chapter.
January 23 to 29, 2009
[O] Chapter 6 Written On Our Hearts pp.119—145 and Books of Kings
1. The Kings: Becoming a Nation
[a] Stories of Transition to Nationhood
[b] Samuel: Anointer of Kings
[c] Saul and David in Conflict
[d] King David: Nation Builder
[e] King Solomon: Temple Builder
2. Expect a test the class after we finish this chapter.
February 2 to 6, 2009
[P] Relating Chapter Eight pp.109-124 The Art of Communication
1. Misunderstandings
2. Arguing fairly
3. Getting closer
4. Communicating without words
[a] Body Language
[b] Other Self-expressions
5. Wholeness and holiness
February 10 to 19, 2009
[Q] Relating Chapter Nine pp.125-137 Forming Healthy Relationships
1. Compatibility
2. Relationship Behavior Patterns
3. Successful Relationships
Presidents’ Day – Holiday – February 16, 2009
February 23 to 27, 2009
[R] Begin Chapter 7 Written On Our Hearts pp. 147—179 and the
Prophets.
1. The Prophets: Crying Out the Word of God
[a] The Kingdom Breaks Up
[b] Elijah and Elisha in the North
[c] Amos and Hosea in the North
March 3 to 10, 2009
[R] FINISH: Chapter 7 Written On Our Hearts pp. 147—179 and
the Prophets.
1. The Prophets: Crying Out the Word of God
[a] The Kingdom Breaks Up
[b] Elijah and Elisha in the North
[c] Amos and Hosea in the North
[d] Isaiah in the South: The Greatest Writing Prophet
[e] Micah in the South: Sympathy from the Bottom of
Society
2. Expect a test the class after we finish this chapter
MARCH 5, 2009 IS THE END OF THIRD QUARTER
MARCH 6, 2009 FACULTY WORKDAY
MARCH 9, 2009 BEGINNING 4TH QUARTER
March 12 to 18, 2009
[S] Relating Chapter Ten & Eleven pp.139-169
Vocation: The Single Ways of Life, Religious, and Marriage
1. Finding your way
[a] Single
[b] Religious Life
[c] Marriage
March 20, 2009
[T] Relating Chapter Twelve pp. 171-183: Love Lessons
SPRING BREAK: MARCH 20 to 29, 2009 Enjoy Your Break!
March 31 to April 2, 2009
[U] Chapter 8 Written On Our Hearts pp. 182 –209 and the Major
Prophets.
1. The Exile: Prophets of Warning, Consolation, and Hope
[a] Judah’s Slippery Slope
[b] Jeremiah: Persecuted for God’s Sake
[c] Ezekiel: From Hearts of Stone to Hearts of Flesh
[d] Second Isaiah: Toward a Joyous Return
2. Expect a test the class after we finish this chapter.
April 6 & 8, and 14, 2009
[V] Chapter 9 Written On Our Hearts pp. 211—243 and
Chronicles
1. The Remnant: Making a Home After the Exile
[a] Chronicles: History as It Should Have Been
Chapter 9 continued.
[b] The Return: Discouragement and Struggle
[c] The Second Temple: A Focus for Faith
[d] Renewal: Drawing the Community’s Boundaries
[e] Keeping the Faith Alive Under Fire
Good Friday, April 10, 2009
Have a Joyful Easter: April 12, 2009
April 10 – 13, 2009 Easter Holiday.
April 14,2009
[V] Chapter 9 continued:
Finish Chapter 9 Written On Our Hearts material and test.
Freshmen Retreat: April 16, 2009 Have a wonderful day.
April 21 –28, 2009
[W] Chapter 10 Written On Our Hearts pp.245—267 and Wisdom
Literature
1. Wisdom and Wit: Seeking the Ways of God
[a] Life According to Proverbs, Job, and Ecclesiastes: What’s It
All About?
[b] Wisdom, Sirach, and the Songs of Songs: Life with God
[c] Stories of Encouragement: faith and Goodness Triumph
April 30 to May 5, 2009
[X] Chapter 11 Written On Our Hearts pp. 269—287 and the Psalms
1. The Psalms: Pouring Out Heart and Soul to God
[a] Songs of the Heart
[b] Psalms of Lament: Crying Out in Suffering
[c] Psalms of Thanks and Praise: Celebrating Who God Is
May 7 to 15, 2009
[Y] The New Testament: God’s Love Story Fulfilled in Jesus pp.289-291
May 19, 2009: Review for Final Exams.
May 19th: End of Fourth Quarter.
May 20, 21, and 22, 2009 Final Exams.
Theology Exam: May 21 ,2009 Second Day of Exams, last exam that day.
Have a Glorious Summer Vacation☺
IV. Expectations for students in this course:
The format of this course will be a combination of discussion, projects,
reflections, films, lecture, group work, and experiential activities.
[A]. "A Nerinx Hall student shows respect for herself, teachers, fellow
students and school property when she:
[1] Arrives on time to class (**you will receive the number of
minutes for the amount of minutes you are in class as your
attendance grade. So if we meet for 90 minutes, you will receive
90 points if you are present for the entire class period.) You will
not receive any points for classes missed for any reason. In the
case of extended illness documented by front office or counseling
department, an academic field trip, funeral of immediate family no
points will be added or deducted. **Please come to class late if
you oversleep or have transportation problems. Your presence is
needed and expected—it is always better that you come for as much
of the class as possible, rather than miss the entire period.
[2] You are expected to present for all classes. Please schedule
doctor appointments and other activities for times after school.
We Resource Center where you can go to make-up missed tests
(*tests should be taken the day you return, even if it is not your
class day) or turn in assignments if you can’t find me. If you are
going to be late or have an unavoidable absence, please call the
school and inform us. Then bring a written note from your parents.
[3] Is properly attired and well groomed throughout the day. You are
expected to be in neat and complete uniform when you enter class
and this includes sweaters or sweatshirts used to keep you warm
when the room gets cool. *This room is often cool.
[4] Have all necessary materials on arrival to class.
Required texts:
Relating: A Christian Approach to Friendship and Love, by Michele
McCarthy,
Written on Our Hearts, The Old Testament Story of God’s Love, by
Mary Reed Newland, and The New American Bible, your charged laptop,
dark ink pen, and number two pencils for tests, notepaper and
loose-leaf paper for assignments. Homework and projects when they
are due. Your laptop should be charged before you come to class.
All assignments should be printed prior to coming to class. If you
have computer or printer problems, use pen and paper. Computer or
printer problems do not excuse you from the assignment.
[5] Present neatly prepared well-written assignments. Typed and
printed or written and ready/printed before you come to class so it
can be turned in on time.
[6] Demonstrates a thorough reading of assignments.
[7] Exhibits proper classroom posture --(*no heads on desks...)
[8] Participates as both an active listener and an articulate
speaker.
[9] Leaves the area she has occupied in the same if not better
condition than she found it.
[10] Moves quietly through the hallways, speaking in whispers if
classes are in session.
[11] Recognizes different opinions and responds respectfully.
[12] Communicates with others in a courteous manner.
[13] Behaves in a courteous, attentive manner during all school
events (liturgies, etc.)
[14] Models responsible behavior when representing her school off
campus."
[15] Does not leave a mess in any part of the building during class
break time.
B. Participate in class by
(1) Being present. Be present physically, mentally, and
spiritually. Please see the student handbook regarding
absences pp. 19-23.
[a] You are responsible to be informed of the material covered
and the assignments made during your absence. It is your
responsibility to take any test given upon your return to
school, as well as to consult with teachers about any
tests missed. You are expected to be informed about and
prepared with assignments due in each class. (* In this
class you will choose a Study Buddy and be one for
someone else in class. The Study Buddy's job is to pass
on the specific information about what happened her
specific class to her partner when she has been absent.
She is also responsible for picking up handouts for her
Study Buddy if she was absent. She is the person you
could ask to turn in your assignment if you know in
advance that you will be absent. Please let Ms. Casias
Noonan know if your Study Buddy does not pass on
information to you when you take time to request it.)
[b] **Please bring the required written note from your
parent/guardian for any absence. Please if you will be
late or absent. The written note should be brought with
you the day you return. Turn it in to Ms. Casias Noonan.)
[c] Consequences for excessive absences -- At Nerinx Hall
attendance is a factor in final academic evaluation. If
you have accumulated more than three absences during one
quarter of any class, your grade may be reduced to a C-.
All excessive absences will be reviewed by the
Administration. (*You will receive and/or loose points for
each minute you are in or absent from class. This is
placed in the Attendance grade, which is 2.5% of your
total quarter grade.)
[d] Discuss your class schedule with your parents, if they
are making regular/expected doctor or dentist
appointments for you so you do not always miss the same
class. (* You are in class for 90 minutes, please make
your appointments for time after class is over.) You will
be given points for any time you are physically present
in the class, so if can come to any part of the class,
you should do so, late is better, than completely absent.
When you are truly sick, take care of yourself. I have
been giving attendance points for about five years and
have found that if you are doing well in the class
missing one class will not ruin your overall average.
Excessive absences will lower your grade and I feel that
this point system is a visible and fair way to determine
how much your grade is lowered as a result of absences.
Please do not plan a vacation in the middle of this
class.
[e] Please note that the handbook states that no make-up
privileges will be given for non-family trips taken
outside of the school's scheduled holidays.
C. Coming prepared with text, a charged computer, dark ink pen,
whiteout, paper, religion folder and completed assignments (*both
reading and written assignments). **It is essential that you make sure
that your work is ready to hand in when you come to class. If you
experience computer difficulty you must write out your assignment so it
ready to be turned in on time. Points will be deducted for work that
was assigned to be typed if it is written instead, but it is better
have it written than not having the assignment. Computer trouble is
not an acceptable excuse for work being missing or late. It is your
responsibility to have a hard copy of your work in hand when you come
to class. As we know about the computer age that we are in, you cannot
always count on the Internet or email to receive you work or allow you
access to your work without problems. For this reason, you should
always have your work printed the day before it is due, to allow for
Murphy's Law to intervene and be corrected. Some assignments like news
reports will never be accepted late. Others like projects will loose an
entire grade step for each day that it is late. Please bring your own
supplies. It is okay to occasionally borrow from a classmate, but
don't put someone on the spot and constantly expect others to provide
you with paper, pen, or white out. You must have your own text and it
must be with you during the class, unless you are specifically told you
will not need it.
D. Active participation in class discussions and activities. Slouching,
sleeping, writing notes that have nothing to do with the subject at
hand, if you have a laptop computer—working on non-theology
assignments during class, emailing, sending or receiving I-messages,
or creating a distraction with you’re your laptop during class is
unacceptable behavior and carrying on side conversations are not
considered acceptable or appropriate behavior during class. Please be
respectful of all present at all times. If you are bored, then
contribute something to enliven and enrich the class.
If you disagree with something being presented or stated share
your views, but listen first so you are clear about what you heard
and what you think about the topic. Smile and share your insights,
with, and gifts. We will all be blessed by such contributions.
E. Attentive during films and class presentations sleeping during
class is like being absent. Your body language should indicate
that you are paying attention and are engaged in the class activity.
There are several films shown during this course. Please note that
you may not take a film out of school, so try not to be absent on
the days we view the film. It is your responsibility to arrange your
time to view the missed film in the resource center within two
days after your absence. Note that you must come by and see Ms. Casias
Noonan or get the assignments from your study buddy. This should be
done prior to the next class for this course. Class presentations
are much more difficult to make up. You should try to speak with
the student who presented and get class notes from your study buddy.
F. Pass the objective tests and quizzes. This course is graded. There
is material presented which you will be held responsible for on tests
and quizzes. You are expected to be present on the day of the
test/quiz. If you are absent you may be given an essay test/quiz, even
if the class had a multiple choice type test. Bonus questions are not
available to anyone not taking the test in class.
The school policy states that tests/quizzes must be made up within:
absent one day, make up the test(s) on the day of return; absent two
days, make up test by the second day of your return; absent three days,
make up the test by the third day of your return, regardless of the
Block Day your class is on.
G. Complete class projects (there will be one major project each quarter
plus a variety other mini-projects throughout the semester ) on time.
H. Keep all handouts, assignments and returned tests in your religion
folder. You are required to have a religion folder to keep all of
your religion work together in one place. This helps to prevent lost
assignments. Do not throw away or recycle the handouts, completed tasks
waiting to be turned in and returned graded assignments until your have
received your report cards. If you find an error you must have the work
so it can be checked and corrected if necessary. This cannot be
accomplished without access to the original work. Remember that all
tests must be returned to Ms.Casias Noonan after you have looked at them
and seen your grade.
I. Students are expected to follow the rules and regulations of Nerinx
Hall H.S. as they are stated in the Parent/Student Handbook.
Students are expected to read their handbook and to become aware
of the Nerinx Hall policies. Help Keep the School Clean and
Presentable. If you see something that needs attention, take care of
it if you can, otherwise report it to me or someone in the front
office. This is our school and we must take good care of it.
*Please give special attention to the following sections in your
handbook since they note specific expectations and requirements,
which will apply to this religion course.
1. Nerinx Hall Goals for Each Student pp.6-8
2. Expectations for all written work pp.13-14
(a) Note that points #1-12 apply to all work in this course.
3. A call to think critically -p.14
4. Grading
(a) The grading scales --p.15
* Please take time to think about the quality of your work and remember that
according to the grading scale of Nerinx [see p. 15 of the Student
Handbook]
A = superior achievement
B = above average achievement
C = satisfactory achievement
D = unsatisfactory achievement
F = failure to achieve credit
In this course, when a letter grade is given instead of a percentage grade it
will become the following percentage in the CSL grading program:
(a) A+ = 98 % B+ =90 % C+ = 83 % D+ = 76 F+= 69 %
A = 95% B =87 % C = 80 % D = 73 F =
A- = 93 % B- = 85 % C- = 78 % D- = 70 % F- = 0%
(b) Examinations, Semester Averages, Incomplete grades, and
Progress Reports --p.15
(c) The grading system for this course will be calculated in
the following manner: (** we will discuss this scale as
a class and student input will be taken into
consideration at the beginning of the semester. Changes
will be made in this scale if more creative methods are
presented.)
1. Tests and Quizzes = 45% of your total grade.
** Note that tests and quizzes are based on specific objective
material, such as definitions and concepts, which are
presented in class and through reading assignments, films,
lectures, and discussions.
2. Quarter Project = 20.5% of your total grade.
[a] To be announced each quarter
[b]
[c] Your major Quarter Projects : The project is graded
with a letter grade, which reflects the student's
understanding and presentation of material used
for the project.
*** The project is assigned on the first day of class to give you the maximum
amount of time to complete the project. Please look at the due dates and
discuss any concerns that you have with Ms. Casias Noonan during the first
week of the semester. The grade will drop one full letter grade for each day
the project is late.
3. Class work = 16% of your total grade.
4. Homework = 16% of our total grade.
****Class work and Homework will be a combination of graded and
pass/fail exercises, discussions, reflections, and study questions
which provide opportunities for student to process, share, and discover
how they view various aspects of faith and religion. The graded
assignments will deal with specific information, which has been
presented to help the student understand material she will be tested
on.
5. Attendance = 2.5 % of your total grade. The total number of
class minutes will be entered for each day that the class meets.
Your absences = zero and the tardy minutes will be deducted from
the 90 minutes scheduled for class. (This will be adjusted to
reflect schedule changes. These are points that can only be
earned by your physical presence no matter what the reason is for
your absence. The only exceptions to this policy will be an
extended illness, documented by a doctor and the Administration;
an funeral for immediate family; or an academic field trip. The
preceding exceptions will not add nor deduct points for
attendance. You are encouraged to come to class late if necessary,
rather than choosing to miss the entirely.
J. Code of Academic Honesty -- p.17
[1] Please read this section carefully.
" Personal integrity is essential to both self-esteem and a vision
of Christian womanhood. For this reason, academic honesty is
essential at Nerinx Hall. Students learn a sense of personal
discipline, which prohibits the following behavior:
Cheating: submitting someone else's work in class assignments,
homework, papers, tests, [quizzes,] examinations as your own, or
using unauthorized information on a test [quiz] or an
examination.
Plagiarism: the copying or rewording of phrases, sentences, or
ideas from a book, magazine, or anything else without indicating
the sources you have used." Please read the rest of this section in
the handbook.
[2] Please note that it is my policy that all work is to be completed
alone (*students must complete this by herself, not in groups)
unless the assignment is specifically assigned as "group work".
The tasks given will be to help you personally demonstrate your
understanding of the material, if you don't do it yourself you
will not have that experience.
[3] A grade of zero (0%) will be given for any assignment/test etc.
where "cheating" is involved. This grade will be given to all
parties involved.
[4] Any student who co-operates (*actively or passively) and /or
knowingly allows another student to use her work (homework,
class work, papers, projects, test or quiz answers) will also
receive a grade of zero (0%) on the work copied.
K. Behavioral Expectations: (*refer to the student handbook.) Please
read this carefully and know what the consequences are for
infractions in the areas noted.
L. If you need to see me in the morning before classes please make an
appointment so that we will agree upon a time and place to meet. You can
do this by leaving a note in the Resource Center or Front Office to be
placed in my mailbox in the Faculty Room. I prefer that you leave notes
and/or assignments in my mailbox, rather than on my desk. In order to
leave something in my mailbox, have my name and you name on the
assignment and ask someone in the Resource Center or the Front Office to
deliver it to my mailbox. If you need to meet with me at length or please
be courteous and make an appointment a day in advance so you can get what
you need. There is a note pad on the door to S4 this is where I teach
all my classes. Do not leave notes or assignments on the Desk in S4 or
in my office. Thank you.
If you have a concern about an assignment, which is due please, see me
first thing in the morning, look for me in S4 or the Faculty Room before
classes begin do not wait until your class period. Please never leave
work on the classroom desk or my office desk. Deliver it to me
personally, or via the Resource Center or the Front Office to my mailbox.
I will have a Freshmen in homeroom S4.
I am looking forward to teaching you this year.