Course descirption

Contact: lsullivan@carondeleths.org or mrssulli@gmail.com
Class information: http://www.growthandvalues.blogspot.com
This course begins as an introduction to the Carondelet community. We will take a look at the history of the Sisters of St. Joseph, at St. Joseph and of the history of Carondelet. The first semester will be a focus on the Old Testament through a history of the Patriarchs and Matriarchs.
Second semester will be a study of the Jesus Christ through the writings of the New Testament. We will travel through the gospels and study St. Paul’s writings.
Books
• The Bible – You should have purchased a copy of the Catholic Student Bible. In class we will be reading from the New American Standard Bible, in other coursework you may use whichever version of the Bible you prefer.
• In addition there is a class set of The Old Testament and New Testament textbooks. These are provided by me and only used in class.


Instructional Methods
1. Reading and engaging text
2. Library Research
3. Small group discussions
4. Class wide discussions
5. Group and individual projects
6. Oral Presentations
7. Research papers
8. Variety of lectures.
9. Class readings of the text.


Evaluation of learning
1. Individual reflections and research papers
2. Oral presentations
3. Group Projects
4. In class prayer
5. Quizzes and tests
6. Final Project/test
7. Class Participation
Grade will be given based on a traditional point scale

*Participation points*
At the start of each quarter every students receives 25 points for participation. You will lose 5 points for the following: Chewing gum, lacking class materials and requesting to go to your locker, having non-religion class materials on your desk, being disrespectful to myself or others.
Your participation grade will reflect your involvement in class discussion, reading, being an attentive listener, etc. This is a safe place for you to share!
I will be randomly calling on people to participate, be warned! I want to hear from you. You need to stay on task.

Mrs. Sullivan’s Rules of Conduct
1. Act in an appropriate manner at all times.
2. Respect and Confidentiality are VITAL in this course. (and in life)
3. All school rules apply, there is to be no food or drink except water allowed in the classroom.
4. You MUST be mindful of others. When others are talking, you are not. Please raise your hand and wait to be called on.
5. All assignments are to be turned in ON TIME. Late work is only accepted the day after the due date for ½ credit.
6. Bathroom visits will be restricted. Be mindful of using the restroom before class and asking too frequently to leave the room.
7. Class participation is a large part of your grade – be mindful of how you conduct yourself in class, speaking out of turn, working on other work, not being on task, etc. will occur in loss of participation points.
Assignments
All typed assignments are to be in 12pt times new roman font with standard margins double spaced. (prayer is excluded in this) I only accept late work one day after the due date. An excused absence will grant you the number of days missed to turn in your assignment. The only information in the heading needed is your name, date, period and the assignment, which is to NOT be double spaced; Points will be deducted if this is not followed.
Example:
Mrs. Sullivan
August 22, 2009
Period 3
Life of St. Joseph

Prayer:
Prayer in this classroom is to begin with the cantor: Let us Remember… and response: That we are in the Holy presence of God. Each prayer is to conclude with the leader saying: Saint Joseph and the response from the class is Pray for us. Then all will say: God is my light
Each student is to lead the class in prayer twice in the semester, or four times through the year, ALL prayers must be turned in the day of your schedule time to go. You will receive more details later.
 The first prayer will coincide with your presentation of your All About Me Project. This prayer is to be a prayer you find in a prayer book, a poem of inspiration, etc. It must be something you discover and a piece of prayer/writing that inspires you, comforts you or brings you hope.
 The second quarter prayer is going to be based off of the day’s readings.
 The third prayer will come from a news article about something occurring in the global community.
 The forth prayer will be a homily assignment to be explained at the appropriate time.
Last Notes:
I return your work in a bin in the back of the classroom. You may pick up your graded work there.
You will need to keep track of your past assignments and notes that you take. These will help aid you in studying for quizzes and tests.