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 first
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 second part of this course we will shift focus from our
personal growth to 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 the relationship of God with the people of the 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.
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 2011--2012
August 16 / 17, 2011
[A] Introduction: The Nitty-gritty -- requirements and
expectations of the course and the teacher.
August 18/19, 2011 to August 24/25, 2011
[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
[b.] Family, Peer and Community Relationships
[1] Society
[2] Loneliness (coping with this)
August 26, 2011: Hey Day—Special Schedule: No Classes. Enjoy the Day!
August 29/30 – September 1 / 2, 2011
[C] 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?
[c] Body Image
[d] Talents, Abilities
[e] How can you become who you want to be?
September 5, 2011 : Labor Day No Classes Enjoy the Holiday!
Sept. 6 /7 - 12 /13, 2011
[D] Nerinx Hall H. S. Philosophy & Loretto Tradition
Mid-Quarter for First Quarter -- September 14, 2011
September 14 /15 -- 20 /21, 2011 Relating Chapter Three pp.28-43
[E] 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
September 22 /23 -- 28 /29, 2011 Relating Chapter Four pp. 44-55
[F] 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.
September 30/October 3 thru October 6 /7,2011 Relating Chapter Five pp.56-71
[G] Dating
1. Role of and importance in teenage life.
2. Dating patterns and attitudes
3. Problems
All School Testing – No Classes 10/12/11
End of First Quarter : October 13, 2011
Faculty Workday: October 14, 2011 – No Classes
Beginning of Second Quarter: October 17, 2011
October 10 /11 -- 20 /21, 2011 Relating Chapter Six pp. 72-87
[H] The Sacredness of Human Sexuality
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
October 24 /25 --October 31/November 1,2011 Relating Chapter Seven pp.90-108
[I] Gender: Roles and Possibilities
1. Female and Male Stereotypes
2. Homosexuality
3. Being Complete Persons
November 2 /3 to 8 / 9, 2011 Relating Chapter Eight pp.109-124
[J] 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
Mid-Quarter Second Quarter -- November 16, 2011
November 10 / 11 to 16 / 17, 2011 Relating Chapter Nine pp.125-137
[K] Forming Healthy Relationships
1. Compatibility
2. Relationship Behavior Patterns
3. Successful Relationships
Happy Thanksgiving -- November 24-27, 2011 Happy Holiday!
November 18 21 to 28 / 29, 2011 Relating Chapter Twelve pp. 171-183
[L] Love Lessons
November 30 / December 1 --December 6 /7, 2011 Introduction to Hebrew
Scriptures. Remember to bring Written On Our Hearts and The New American Bible.
[M] Chapter One in Written On Our Hearts pp.7-28
1. The Story of God’s Boundless Love
[a] A Love Letter from God: The Bible
[b] Studying the Scriptures
[c] A God Who Acts in History
[d] What Are The Scriptures of the Old Testament?
December 8 /9 -- 13 /14, 2011
[N] Chapter Two in Written On Our Hearts pp. 29-56 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
Second Quarter ends on December 13, 2011
[O] Exam Review December 12 / 13, 2011
[P] Final Exams: December 14, 15, & 16, 2011:
Theology Exam will be December 14, 2011
Time: 9:00 - 10:30 a.m Room:_____
Merry Christmas! Have a Blessed and Joyous Christmas.
Happy New Year. I’ll see you in 2012. Have a good holiday.
Christmas Holiday: December 17, 2011 to Jan. 2, 2012.
Third Quarter Begins January 3, 2012
January 3 / 4 - 30/31, 2012
**We will finish the Book of Genesis - beginning where we left off before
Winter Exams.
[Q] Chapter Two in Written On Our Hearts pp. 29-56 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
February 1 / 2 -- 27 /28, 2012
[R] Chapter 3 Written On Our Hearts pp.57-76 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
February 20, 2011 -- Presidents' Day -- No Classes
March 6, 2012 --The end of Third Quarter
March 7, 2012 will be a Faculty Work Day
February 29 /March 1 to 8 /9 , 2012
[S] Chapter 4 Written On Our Hearts pp.77—92 The Law: Living Out
the Covenant; 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
Spring Break -- March 17 to March 25, 2012 Rest, Play, Laugh, Smile and Stay Safe.
Happy Saint Patrick's Day -- March 17, 2012
March 12 /13 -- 15/16, 2012 and March 26 /27 to March 29 /30, 2012
[T] Chapter 5 Written On Our Hearts pp.93-116 The Land: Finding
Hope for the Future in God’s Gift; and Joshua , Judges and Ruth
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
Have a prayerful Holy Week and a Joyous Easter. Easter Holiday April 6-9,
2012. No school Easter Monday -- April 9, 2012.
April 2 / 3 -- 18 /24, 2012
[U] Chapter 6 Written On Our Hearts pp.117—142; 1 & 2 Samuel
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
Mid-Quarter for Fourth Quarter -- April 11, 2012
Freshmen Retreat will be April 12, 2012. Have a wonderful day filled with
prayer, play, and reflection.
Founders' Day celebration will be on April 20, 2012.
Faculty Day Away -- April 27, 2012 --- No classes for you :)
April 25 / 26 - May 9 / 10, 2012
[V] Begin Chapter 7 Written On Our Hearts pp. 143—174 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
[W] Chapter 8 Written On Our Hearts pp. 175 –204 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
Finish our study of the Prophets.
[X] Chapter 9 Written On Our Hearts pp. 205—234 and Chronicles
1. The Remnant: Making a Home After the Exile
[a] Chronicles: History as It Should Have Been
[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
May 11 /14 -- 17/18, 2012
[Y] Chapter 10 Written On Our Hearts pp.235—256 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
[Z] Chapter 11 Written On Our Hearts pp. 257—278 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
2. The New Testament: God’s Love Story Fulfilled in Jesus
pp.279-281
May 21 22, 2012: Review for Exam
May 23, 24, and 25, 2012 Final Exams. Theology Exam: May 24, 2012
Time: 12:00 - 1:30 P.M. Room:_____
May God Bless you with a wonderful Summer! ☺
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,(@2009) 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.)
[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 2.0% 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 presente 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.
Tests should be taken in the Resource Center the day you return to school.
You should not wait until your next class day to take a test that you missed.
Please read your Student Handbook for more specific guidelines. If missing
test becomes a habit, I reserve the option to give essay tests instead of the
test that was given to the class.
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 = 21% of your total grade.
[a] These will vary each quarter and be connected to
the material being covered.
[b] 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 = 2.0 % 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 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. It 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.
