RELIGION 10 COURSE REQUIREMENTS Fr. Albert, O.S.B.Looseleaf Binder:The numerous handouts and class notes must be kept in a three-ring binder of adequate size. Textbook: The student does NOT need to buy a textbook for this course, but needs access to a New Testament (in book form, or on-line from course web site). Web site: http//fralrel2.weebly.com contains homework assignments and most class PowerPoint notes Grading Procedures: Five factors will be evaluated and combined to determine a student's grade: 1. Classroom Contribution. Participation. Since this course emphasizes student participation (via discussion of scripture readings., etc.), a student's contribution to this aspect of the course will be reflected in his grade. Note Taking. Some material will be presented in class via PowerPoint. This must be copied neatly into the student's notes in his binder. Binders are checked periodically. Keeping a 3-ring Binder. All handouts must be kept neatly in student binder and will be checked periodically. 2. Classroom Behavior. Because this course relies on student's free and enthusiastic participation, it is especially important that all students treat one another with respect by listening when another is speaking, by not laughing at or poking fun at others' opinions, and by not repeating outside of class what was said by a student in the course of a classroom discussion. This is a serious obligation. 3. Tests and quizzes. There are tests more or less weekly on material presented in class. Following an excused absence, it is the student's responsibility to consult the course web page to find out what, if any, assignments he missed. If the student was legitimately absent on the day a test was given, the student must come to the teacher to re-schedule the test. Note that in the case of both missing assignments and missed tests, it is the student's responsibility to find out what work needs to be made up. (See #4 below) 4. Homework and Journals. Assignments are given in order to reinforce material already presented, or to spark thought on a new topic. Reading assignments and written exercises are the most common forms of homework. There is usually a brief assignment every night. Reflection assignments are given periodically, to be written as directed either on loose-leaf or in the student's journal. Daily homework assignments are posted on the course web site.“I didn’t know what the homework was” is not a valid excuse for missing homework, especially after an absence.
Computer Access. The student must plan ahead so that he has access to (a) a computer with printer and (b) a computer with internet access. Lates and Absences. Lateness affects the student's grade: For every third lateness the student's grade for the marking period is dropped by a third (e.g. a B becomes a B-). Even a single absence is a serious issue since class blocks are 80 minutes long, and excessive absences will lower the student’s grade and may cause the student to lose credit for the course (i.e. have to repeat the course). Policy on Unacceptable Work.
Any homework assignment deemed unacceptable by the teacher must be redone until it is satisfactory, this is especially the case with written compositions.
Any test or quiz must be retaken until the student shows an acceptable level of competence.
Course Web Page. The web page (http//fralrel2.weebly.com ) contains regular homework assignments, classroom PowerPoint presentations as well as resources, enrichment materials and occasional extra credit assignments. Honor Code. Students are responsible for knowing the basic rules against plagiarism from a fellow student or from an outside source, and cheating on tests. See Academic Honor Code printed below. Infractions may be referred to the Honor code Committee, and may result in the student's receiving an F for the quarter.
Academic Honor Code Lying, cheating, and stealing are considered unacceptable violations of the Academic Honor Code and are subject to disciplinary action. Lie: a false statement made with deliberate intent to deceive; an intentional untruth; a falsehood. Cheat: to take an examination or test in a dishonest way, as by improper access to answers; to violate rules or regulations. Steal: to take (the academic property or work of another or others) without permission or right, especially secretly or by force. “I will not cheat. I will not lie. I will not steal. I will report anyone who does.”