Prayer

Introductory Theology

Christian Morality

Mrs. Lusch

Respect - At the heart of our study is reverence for God and respect for others. Careful and reflective listening to one another is expected of all. A student with comments or questions is expected to raise her hand and wait to be called on before speaking. Respect would include no writing on desks or leaving garbage in the room.

Handbook - Policies contained in the School Agenda, including those regarding dress and lunch passes, are assumed as class policies.

Absence - It is the student's responsibility to check with the teacher regarding work or tests missed due to absence for any reason (including field trips), and to make arrangements. An assignment will be considered on time if it is received the class following an unplanned absence. Students absent for more than one day should see the teacher for due dates. Tests are announced well in advance, and students absent the day before a test will be expected to take the test at the scheduled time. Tests missed due to absence must be made up by the next unscheduled class period at the latest. Points will be deducted from tests taken later. Arrange with Mrs. Lusch to make up your test.

A student with an excessive number of absences risks losing credit for the class. Three unexcused tardies are equal to one absence.

Tardiness - Students are expected to be on time for class, and in their seats when the period begins. Please take care of restroom needs outside of class time. If you do enter class late, do not interrupt the class or distract your classmates. See me after class to be certain that I have not marked you absent on the attendance sheet. A tardy will not be considered excused without a written note from a staff member. A pass from the attendance office does not excuse a tardy. Two jugs are assigned for each three unexcused tardies to class.

Homework - Be prepared for each class. Written assignments should be neat and follow guidelines in your agenda book. Graded assignments will be marked down 10% (the equivalent of a grade) for each class day late. Assignments received after the beginning of the period will be counted as late.

Grading - Final grades for this class will mostly be computed from grades on tests, quizzes, reflective papers and projects, tabulated on a point system. The number of points for each assignment or test will be announced. Missed assignments receive 0 points. (A grade of "0" is very harmful to the grade average!) A participation grade will also be included. You are encouraged to take part in class discussions. A lack of attentive listening will be considered a lack of participation. You will need your textbook in order to participate fully.

Saving work – For various reasons, it is important to keep all assignments, handouts, etc., until the class has been completed. A pocket folder is ideal for this purpose.