Senior Religion Syllabus 2018-2019

Class of 2019

Syllabus goes out on Tuesday Feel free to take notes over this power point! IT IS ALREADY POSTED ON THE SENIOR RELIGION WEBSITE IMPORTANT: We Have Mass On Wednesday = IRISH STANDARD

Things we need to go over Syllabus Review Procedures Textbooks Review of topics for senior religion

Supplies 1 inch 3 ring binder w/ plastic cover sheet in front 5 dividers for the binder Dark blue/black ink pens 1 red pen or pencil (for editing) Pencils Loose leaf paper Work that is done on paper that is torn or has ragged edges will not be accepted or graded. Colors (crayons or color pencils)

Supplies & Binder CHECK Supply Check August 16th during class. Binder Check August 17th during class. Get two “100’s”! This is EASY!!!!!

Grading Policy Categories & Percentages Assessment Grades = 35% Test Quizzes Projects Papers Daily Grades = 45% Quarter Exam/Semester Exam = 20% In general quizzes are open notes and tests are not. Ms. Montoya might make an exception to this rule if needed.

www.dmariemontoya.weebly.com Things will also be posted on RENWEB SENIOR RELIGION WEBSITE It is recommended that you check the website at least once during the week and once during the weekend. If you are absent the website will be your best source of information.

Power Point Lectures (PPL) PPLs will be posted on Ms. Montoya’s Website for Senior Religions NOT on RENWEB. They are usually posted when I am done lecturing (could take more than 1 day) and will remain up until the Quarter is done. Remember you are allowed to use YOUR NOTES for a Quiz you ARE NOT allowed to print the PPL and keep it in your Binder. Nor are you allowed to use another student’s notes for a Quiz!

Behavior Conduct Expectations for Class: Be On Time Be Ready To Participate Be Ready With Necessary Materials Be Open Minded & Open Hearted Be Respectful In Attitude & Behavior Towards Everyone In Class *It is your responsibility to have read and understood the Student Handbook and Policies of Cathedral High School. Everything in that Handbook applies to this class!

Food/Water Policy Food is NOT allowed to be eaten in my classroom. VERY few exceptions will be made to this rule. Example – Ms. Montoya gives out candy during a review game. Water Bottles are allowed. Water bottles must be clear and the liquid clearly visible. It is your responsibility to make sure no water spills. Coffee, tea, sodas, sports drinks etc. are NOT allowed to be consumed in my classroom. Should you chose to break this policy you will no longer be allowed to have a water in my classroom.

Personal needs Errands to Office/Counselor Bathroom Students are expected to take care of personal needs in between classes. Allowing students to leave the room for any reason will be at my discretion. Extreme emergencies are the ONLY exception! Should you be called out of class (for any reason) it is your responsibility to make up what you have missed. Errands must be done before/after school or in between classes. ONLY the teacher can make an exception to this policy.

Tardy to class When the tardy bell is ringing you must be seated in your assigned desk working on the “Strong Start” assignment. a. Strong Starts are to be in your Notes Area of your Binder! Once I close the door to the classroom I will begin prayer. If you are NOT seated in your desk you are tardy and must wait until I allow you into the room. a. You will be placed on the “D” List which means that you will need to report to my room at 3:05pm to serve detention. 20 Minutes Late and you report to the Attendance Office. a. You are responsible for any instructions/work that you miss while you are out of class. You are expected to be ON TIME to class, to be responsible for your actions and to be mature about having to get a Tardy Slip. Arguing with Ms. Montoya about the tardy will only result in a 2nd Detention.

Absent from class Illness, suspension OR Sports, Travel, Mental Health Day … etc An excused absence means that you will be allowed to make up work. An unexcused absence means that you receive a zero for all work either done or due on that day. Because due dates will be clearly stated and given well in advance -- if a student misses the date that a test or quiz was given the student is expected to report to my classroom by 7:15am the day they return to school in order to take the missed test or quiz. Assignment due dates are also clearly stated on the monthly calendar therefore, any work due on the date of your return is expected to be turned into me during class. IF an assignment is given on the day of your absence then you will have the amount of days absent to make up the work.

Maintaining a schedule & Keeping up with the work News Flash – YOU ARE NOW A SENIOR IN HIGH SCHOOL! This will come with a totally unique set of challenges. How you face those challenges is all up to YOU! I will help as much as I possibly can! I will post calendars, reminders, assignment sheets and other important information for you on the website. You will NOT be able to use excuses such as “I didn’t know” or “I was out of town”. The internet is basically available EVERYWHERE! 7:15am is the allowed time to MAKE UP WORK! This includes Quizzes and Tests. This includes asking questions about assignments or notes. You have to keep up with the assigned READING & NOTE TAKING! It is vital to getting a decent grade in this class!

The secret to making an “A” in Senior Religion DO YOUR WORK TURN IT IN ON TIME READ YOUR TEXTBOOKS TAKE GOOD “READING” NOTES SHOW MS. MONTOYA THAT YOU CARE ABOUT THE CLASS AND THE GRADE THAT YOU RECEIVE BE A RESPONSIBLE YOUNG MAN YOU ARE A SENIOR!

Detentions will be given for the following Eating food in class. Using your cell phone or other electronic device without permission. There will be times that electronic devices are allowed but that is directed by Ms. Montoya and for instructional purposes! A confiscated phone will be turned into Mr. Sanchez and will cost $30 to get back. Being rude or argumentative towards the teacher. Not in correct uniform – this includes proper belt, shoes, socks, haircut, shaved, ties, blazers … etc. Extreme discipline issues will be handled by Administration Serving a Detention takes precedent over a Sport or Club

Issues beyond the classroom Food delivery services are not allowed to deliver to you while you are on campus. Parents bringing you lunch or forgotten items will be curtailed. Remember we have two new “Sheriffs in Town” this year! No Food or Drinks allowed in the Hallways Eat in the MPB or Patio Drop Off & Pick Up on River Street 8 absences per class per semester (read the Handbook!) You will loose credit for excessive absences Student Parking Only 42 Spaces Available Lottery System (Sept. 17th – License and Insurance) $30 Assigned Spots

What will we be studying? World Religions Human Sexuality and Responsibility Exploring the Religions of Our World by Nancy Clemmons, SNJM www.avemariapress.com Hardcopy $27.95 You can find it on Amazon for less if you buy it used. Make sure to get the 2008 edition! Theology of the Body for Teens: Student Workbook $21.99 on Amazon. You are NOT allowed to buy this book used.

We will also study Social Justice. Ms We will also study Social Justice. Ms. Montoya will provide the reading supplements. The Bible will also be used for this portion.