Religion 12: Catholic Social Teaching* Fall 2016 (One Semester Course) Mr. Kristopher Anderson Parent/Teacher Communication:
[email protected] Student/Teacher Communication:
[email protected] Office Hours: By appointment only Phone Number: (310) 394-3701 x 1412
Location: Room 203
Course Description This course studies the themes of Catholic Social Teaching, helping students to identify injustices from the perspective of being members of Christ’s body on earth. Class Rules and Expectations 1. Respect yourself, others, and the school. 2. No food, drink, candy or gum is permitted in the classroom, except water. 3. Students are to be seated by the second bell. 4. Students must use the bathroom facilities during break and/or lunch. 5. Students may not leave their seats at anytime unless allowed by teacher. 6. Instructions are to be followed without hesitation or disruption. 7. Cell phones are not permitted in class at any time. Any cell phones seen in class will be confiscated. 8. Bring all course materials, assigned reading, and homework to class each day. 9. Students must follow the behavioral guidelines found in the 2016-2017 Parent/Student Handbook. Classroom Materials The following materials are to be brought to class everyday unless noted by the instructor: • Pens: blue or black and red ink • 3-Ring Binder with Loose-leaf College ruled 3-hole punch paper • Required Course Text** • Spiral Notebook or Composition Book • 2 Pocket Folder • SMCHS Planner • An open mind Catholic Social Teaching, Mr. Anderson
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Required Course Text** Ave Maria Press. Foundations of Catholic Social Teaching: Living as a Disciple of Christ. Notre Dame, IN: Ave Maria Press, 2015. Print. Course Methodology The following methods will be used to deliver the material to the student: • Lecture/Discussion with note taking • Audiovisual presentation • Group Activity • Reading/Research • Journal/Essay writing • Study Skill development Assessment Student grades will be assessed in the following areas: • Homework • Tests/Quizzes • Projects/Papers • In-Class Work • Participation Every assignment will be graded on an individual basis based on these criteria: • Ability to turn work in when it is due • Effort • Performance • Individual growth
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Course Outline The following topics will be covered over the course of the semester: Unit Name
Approximate Duration of Unit
1. Social Persons Called to Justice
August 23 – 31
2. Catholic Social Teaching: Definition & History
September 1 – September 9
3. Life & Dignity of the Human Person
September 12 – 23
4. Rewards & Challenges of Family Life
September 26 – October 3
5. Rights & Responsibilities
October 4 – 13
6. Option for the Poor & Vulnerable
October 17 – 27
7. The Dignity of Work & the Rights of Workers
October 28 – November 7
8. Solidarity
November 9 – 18
9. Care for God’s Creation
November 21 – December 5
10. Course Review
December 6 – 12
11. Final
December 13
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Christian Service Policy Students are required to complete 15 total hours per semester of Christian Service for 2.5 units of credit per semester. Please adhere to the additional Christian Service Policy handout to be distributed by the instructor at a later date. Important Christian Service Dates 1. September 15, 2016 – 3 hours due 2. October 14, 2016 – 7 hours due 3. November 10, 2016 – 11 hours due 4. December 8, 2016 – 15 hours due 5. December 9, 2016 – Christian Service reflection essay due St. Monica Catholic High School Grading Scale Each assignment will be given a point value. At the end of each Quarter/Semester, the student’s total number of points earned will be divided by the total number of points available to earn. This percentage will determine the student’s overall grade in the class. 100-95 = A 86-83 = B 94-90 = A- 82-80 = B89-87 = B+ 79-77 = C+
76-73 = C 72-70 = C69-68 = D+
67-66 = D 65 = D64-ê= F
Submitting Work Unless otherwise specified, students should submit work using appropriate MLA formatting. Assignments to be submitted during class meetings should be submitted at the beginning of the period or will otherwise be considered late. Unless otherwise specified, writing assignments should be submitted using turnitin.com. Homework: 1. All homework must include your NAME, COURSE, PERIOD, DATE, and ASSIGNMENT TITLE. 2. All homework must be TYPED using Times New Roman 12 point font (unless otherwise instructed). 3. Homework is to be turned in, on time, via turnitin.com unless otherwise stated by the instructor.
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Extra Credit Extra Credit will be available at the discretion of the teacher. As a general rule, extra credit opportunities should not be relied upon to achieve a desired grade in a class. By definition, it is extra. Absent Work If you are absent for an excused reason, all work should be handed in on the first day back to school, unless otherwise worked out with the teacher, and will be considered for full credit. If the excused absence is planned (sports, vacation, college visit), please notify the teacher in advance so the appropriate accommodations can be made. If you are absent for an unexcused reason, you will not receive any more than 70% of the grade for the homework assignment. It is the responsibility of the student to seek out the teacher for missing assignments, both in-class and homework. Students are required to make-up all in-class assignments, quizzes, and tests missed due to an absence, regardless of it being excused or unexcused. For further information regarding absent work, please see the 2016-2017 Parent/Student Handbook. Academic Integrity Students are expected to conduct themselves honestly and with integrity in their work. All forms of test procedure violation, cheating, and plagiarism are prohibited. Behavior that is unacceptable includes, but is not limited to: • copying another student’s homework; • working with others on projects that are meant to be done individually; • looking at or copying another student’s test or quiz answers; • allowing another student to look at or copy homework or answers from one’s test or quiz; • using any other method to get or give test or quiz answers; • taking a test or quiz in part or in whole to use or to give to others; • copying information from a source without proper reference or attribution; and • misrepresenting as one’s own, either in whole or in part, papers from other students, publications, or the internet. Violators of this policy will be subject to the procedures outlined in the Academic Integrity Contract found in the 2016-2017 Parent/Student Handbook. *The instructor reserves the right to make changes to the syllabus during the year as deemed necessary.
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Parent & Student Signature Sheet Dear Parents/Guardians, Please feel free to contact me any time you have concerns or questions. My contact information is: • Email: Parent/Teacher:
[email protected] Student/Teacher:
[email protected] If you would like to schedule an appointment to discuss your son or daughter’s progress, please contact me and we can set a time. Please read the syllabus carefully and sign and date below. Sincerely,
Mr. Kristopher Anderson
Please cut and return __________________________________________________ Please cut and return
I have read, understand, and agree to abide by all of the policies laid out in Mr. Anderson’s syllabus for Catholic Social Teaching. This sheet will be due on Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at the beginning of class. ________________________________ Student Name (Please print) ________________________________ Student Signature ________________________________ Parent Signature
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