Syllabus

** Ms. Shields ** = = = Ethics and Relationships will cover a basic review of Catholicism during the first semester. During second semester, we will study our sexuality and relationships in light of Catholic Church teaching, with an emphasis on teachings from the Theology of the Body. =
 * Ethics and Relationships **

Course Objectives: · Learn basic salvation history of Bible · Understand parts of Mass · Understand school policy · Develop positive relationships · Comprehend basic Catholic beliefs and practices · Identify different responsibilities in the hierarchy of the Church · Define Church terms · Examine the life of Jesus · Know and follow the 10 commandments · Develop appreciation for the role of prayer, service, and worship in our Christian lives · Study the 7 Sacraments · Understand the Church doctrine regarding Mary and the Holy Spirit · Develop values regarding sexuality · Examine God’s plan for creation · Recognize the authority of the Church · Understand consequences of the misuse of sexuality · Compare and contrast choices and consequences of teen pregnancy · Define common STDs · Understand Church’s teaching on abortion, sexual orientation, contraception and reproductive assistance · Define terms associated with puberty and reproduction · Develop understanding of the virtue of chastity · Utilize Catechism, Scripture, encyclicals and other Church documents

Grading: The standard grading scale will be used; A = 93 - 100% B = 85 - 92% C = 77 - 84% D = 69 - 76% F= 0 - 68%

Final grade considerations: · Cooperation/Respect · Tests/Quizzes · Daily Assignments · Parent Assignments

Every day you must come prepared with a notebook, folder and writing utensil. (Also bring your planner for the first 2 weeks). ** You will not be allowed to go to your locker to retrieve these items, so please come prepared to learn. **

All assignments must be turned in at the beginning of class on the day in which they are due. Any assignment turned in after that will be docked 10% for each day it is late.

In the event that you are gone for a test, you must make arrangements to take the test either before you leave or on the day you return. Tests that are not made up by the end of the grading period will result in a zero.

If you would be better served by taking your test in the study center on a regular basis, please discuss this with me so that arrangements can be made.

Cheating has no place in academic success and will not be tolerated in any way, shape, or form! ** All assignments and tests **are to be done on your own, unless otherwise instructed by me. If you are having difficulty, please see me for help. Any student caught cheating will receive a zero for that assignment or test.

You are required to ask for the work missed while being absent and have it turned in promptly (usually the next day). Assignments will be posted on my web page and usually on the board in the back of the room. You are responsible for all homework assignments, notes and discussion that occur, whether you are in class or not. // Ethics and Relationships //is based heavily on class discussion and therefore any time missed will leave you at a disadvantage. Work missed due to an unexcused absence cannot be made up and will result in a zero.

Tardiness is unnecessary; therefore students should be in their desk when the bell rings. You are expected to use the restroom, fill your water bottle, etc. ** in between classes **. On the rare occasion that the need should arise to do these things during class, please wait until after attendance and prayer to take the pass. You will receive 5 passes to be used during the semester. Once your passes are gone, you may not leave the classroom for any reason. Each pass turned in at the end of the semester will earn you an extra credit point.

Respect of oneself and others is required at all times. Please treat the desks and other shared items in the room with care. All students are responsible for their own belongings and should not touch other people’s property. My computer, desk and belongings are completely off limits to students. If you need to use or borrow something from me, please ask first. I will extend the same courtesy to you.

You are expected to conform to the standards set by the school for dress code. Jackets, sweatshirts and non-O+Gorman fleece brought into the classroom ** will be held for you until the end of the day **. Food, soda, coffee, etc. is not allowed in my classroom. However, water in clear plastic bottles is encouraged. Gum is okay as long as I do not see or hear it. If I find gum anywhere other than in the garbage, it will no longer be allowed. Cell phones, MP3 players, Calculators (this isn’t math J ), etc. ** will be taken for one week **, if seen or heard. Book bags and materials from other classes should be kept off of your desk during class time. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

Please feel free to visit me during my free periods (1st, 4th or 7th) if you have any questions or concerns. I am looking forward to this year and expect that we will learn much from each other!