DAILY COURSE INFORMATION
The Other Wise Man
Monday, Jan. 8, 2007
WARM-UP: on looseleaf paper - "What is the meaning of Christmas?" - STORE IN BINDER UNTIL Feb. 9th!
CLASSWORK: Start reading The Other Wise Man by Henry van Dyke
HOMEWORK (Due 1/9): none
The Other Wise Man
Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2007
WARM-UP: on looseleaf paper - "Describe the main beliefs of Zoroastrianism." - STORE IN BINDER UNTIL Feb. 9th!
CLASSWORK: Continue reading The Other Wise Man by Henry van Dyke
HOMEWORK (Due 1/10): none
Progress Reports
Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2007
WARM-UP: on looseleaf paper - "Summarize the Other Wise Man so far." - STORE IN BINDER UNTIL Feb. 9th!
CLASSWORK:
Return old assignment and hand out detailed progress reports
Finish reading The Other Wise Man by Henry van Dyke
HOMEWORK (Due 1/11): none
The Other Wise Man
Thursday, Jan. 11, 2007
WARM-UP: on looseleaf paper - "How can you be like Artaban?" - STORE IN BINDER UNTIL Feb. 9th!
CLASSWORK: QUIZ - write a one page essay on the meaning of The Other Wise Man
HOMEWORK (Due 1/12): none
Gospel
Friday, Jan. 12, 2007
WARM-UP: on looseleaf paper - "What are your goals for the second semester?" - STORE IN BINDER UNTIL Feb. 9th!
CLASSWORK:
Preview the story of the Exodus
Discuss the liturgical calendar
Discuss the Wedding at Cana and the symbolism of the miracle of the water into wine
HOMEWORK (Due 1/16): Read the Scripture readings for the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time (Jan. 14) and complete reflections questions on the readings. AND Read pgs. 62-66 in Journey Through the Old Testament and create one page of notes.
NO SCHOOL - MLK Day
Monday, Jan. 15, 2007
Exodus Introduction
Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2007
WARM-UP: on looseleaf paper - "Describe ancient Egypt." - STORE IN BINDER UNTIL Feb. 9th!
CLASSWORK:
Discuss the content of the books of Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy
view slideshow on the Exodus Story Introduction
HOMEWORK (Due 1/17): Read pgs. 67-69 in Journey Through the Old Testament (Judaism & Life and Times of the Israelites) and create at least 1 pg of notes
What is Judaism?
Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2007
WARM-UP: on looseleaf paper - "Why might the Exodus narrative contain exaggerations or historical inaccuracies?" - STORE IN BINDER UNTIL Feb. 9th!
CLASSWORK:
Discuss the causes of the Jewish diaspora - view slideshow on Judeo-Roman Wars
HOMEWORK (Due 1/18): Read pgs. 71-75 in Journey Through the Old Testament (In Search of the Promised Land) and create at least 2 pgs of notes
What is Judaism?
Thursday, Jan. 18, 2007
WARM-UP: on looseleaf paper - "Describe the book of Exodus." - STORE IN BINDER UNTIL Feb. 9th!
CLASSWORK:
View/discuss video on "What is Judaism?"
HOMEWORK (Due 1/19): none
What is Judaism?
Friday, Jan. 19, 2007
WARM-UP: on looseleaf paper - "Describe modern Judaism." - STORE IN BINDER UNTIL Feb. 9th!
CLASSWORK:
View/discuss video on "What is Judaism?"
HOMEWORK (Due 1/22): Read pgs. 75-76 in Journey Through the Old Testament (Leviticus, Numbers & Deuteronomy) and create at least 1 pg of notes.
Consistent Ethic of Life
Monday, Jan. 22, 2007
WARM-UP: on looseleaf paper - "Why do many people come to DC each January for the March for Life?" - STORE IN BINDER UNTIL Feb. 9th!
CLASSWORK:
Discuss the concept of the sanctity of all life - view slideshow on the sanctity of life
Discuss the concepts of "culture of life" and "culture of death" and the implications of a "consistent ethic of life"
HOMEWORK (Due 1/23): none
The Exodus
Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2007
WARM-UP: on looseleaf paper - "How did Moses 'change' the covenant?" - STORE IN BINDER UNTIL Feb. 9th!
CLASSWORK:
Begin watching video on the Exodus (from In the Beginning)
HOMEWORK (Due 1/24): Read the Scripture readings for the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time (Jan. 21) and complete reflections questions on the readings.
The Exodus
Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2007
WARM-UP: on looseleaf paper - "Describe Moses as a literary character." - STORE IN BINDER UNTIL Feb. 9th!
CLASSWORK:
Continue watching video on the Exodus (from In the Beginning)
HOMEWORK (Due 1/25): none
The Exodus
Thursday, Jan. 25, 2007
WARM-UP: on looseleaf paper - "Do you think the Exodus story is believable? Why/why not?" - STORE IN BINDER UNTIL Feb. 9th!
CLASSWORK:
Continue watching video on the Exodus (from In the Beginning)
HOMEWORK (Due 1/29): Read the Scripture readings for the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Jan. 28) and complete reflections questions on the readings.
NO SCHOOL for STUDENTS
Friday, Jan. 26, 2007
40 years in the Desert
Monday, Jan. 29, 2007
WARM-UP: on looseleaf paper - "What role does the Exodus play in the identity of the Jewish people?" - STORE IN BINDER UNTIL Feb. 9th!
CLASSWORK:
HOMEWORK (Due x/x): none
Joshua Fought the Battle of Jericho
Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2007
WARM-UP: on looseleaf paper - "Describe how the Israelites captured Jericho." - STORE IN BINDER UNTIL Feb. 9th!
CLASSWORK:
HOMEWORK (Due x/x): none
Ruth
Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2007
WARM-UP: on looseleaf paper - "Describe some great women in the Scriptures." - STORE IN BINDER UNTIL Feb. 9th!
CLASSWORK:
HOMEWORK (Due x/x): none
Samson
Thursday, Feb. 1, 2007
WARM-UP: on looseleaf paper - "What is the message of the story of Ruth?" - STORE IN BINDER UNTIL Feb. 9th!
CLASSWORK:
HOMEWORK (Due x/x): none
The Exodus Decoded?
Friday, Feb. 2, 2007
WARM-UP: on looseleaf paper - "What is the message of Samson's story?" - STORE IN BINDER UNTIL Feb. 9th!
CLASSWORK:
View/discuss The Exodus Decoded
HOMEWORK (Due x/x): none
The Exodus Decoded?
Monday, Feb. 5, 2007
WARM-UP: on looseleaf paper - "What new evidence might confirm the Biblical account of the Exodus?" - STORE IN BINDER UNTIL Feb. 9th!
CLASSWORK:
View/discuss The Exodus Decoded
HOMEWORK (Due x/x): none
The Exodus Decoded?
Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2007
WARM-UP: on looseleaf paper -"Do you think the archeological, geological, and historical evidence presented in The Exodus Decoded helps or hinders views faith in the Bible?" - STORE IN BINDER UNTIL Feb. 9th!
CLASSWORK:
View/discuss The Exodus Decoded
HOMEWORK (Due x/x): none
SNOW DAY
Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2007
The Kingdom of Israel
Thursday, Feb. 8, 2007
WARM-UP: on looseleaf paper - "Describe the Kings of Israel?" - STORE IN BINDER UNTIL Feb. 9th!
CLASSWORK:
Discuss the formation of the Kingdom of Israel by the last judge Samuel
HOMEWORK (Due x/x): none
Samuel anoints Saul King
Friday, Feb. 9, 2007
WARM-UP: on looseleaf paper - "Who was Samuel?" - STORE IN BINDER UNTIL Feb. 9th!
CLASSWORK:
Begin watching/discussing "David"
HOMEWORK (Due x/x): none
Samuel anoints David King
Monday, Feb. 12, 2007
David vs. Saul
Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2007
WARM-UP: on looseleaf paper - "Describe the relationship between Saul and David." - STORE IN BINDER UNTIL Mar. 9th!
CLASSWORK:
Continue watching/discussing "David"
HOMEWORK (Due 2/14 or NEXT SCHOOL DAY): Read pgs. 100-102 in Journey Through the Old Testament and complete 1 pg. of NOTES.
Snow Day
Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2007
Snow Day
Thursday, Feb. 15, 2007
Snow Day
Friday, Feb. 16, 2007
Presidents' Day
Monday, Feb. 19, 2007
Course Selection Meeting
Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2007
WARM-UP: on looseleaf paper - "What is Mardi Gras about?" - STORE IN BINDER UNTIL Mar. 9th!
CLASSWORK:
Course selection presentation by Mrs. Ritz
Discusion of Mardi Gras and sharing of King Cake
HOMEWORK (Due 2/21): Read the Scripture readings for the Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time (Feb. 18) and complete reflections questions on the readings.
Ash Wednesday
Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2007
WARM-UP: on looseleaf paper - "What is Ash Wednesday About?" - STORE IN BINDER UNTIL Mar. 9th!
CLASSWORK:
Discuss the meaning and purpose of Ash Wednesday
- view slideshow on Ash Wednesday
HOMEWORK (Due x/x): none
David vs. Saul
Thursday, Feb. 22, 2007
WARM-UP: on looseleaf paper - "Summarize David's story so far." - STORE IN BINDER UNTIL Mar. 9th!
CLASSWORK:
Continue watching/discussing "David"
HOMEWORK (Due x/x): none
David & Bathsheba
Friday, Feb. 23, 2007
WARM-UP: on looseleaf paper - "What are David's strengths and weaknesses?" - STORE IN BINDER UNTIL Mar. 9th!
CLASSWORK:
Continue watching/discussing "David"
HOMEWORK (Due 2/26): Read the Scripture readings for the First Sunday of Lent (Feb. 25) and complete reflections questions on the readings.
Amnon & Tamar
Monday, Feb. 26, 2007
WARM-UP: on looseleaf paper - "Predict: How will David be punished for his sins?" - STORE IN BINDER UNTIL Mar. 9th!
CLASSWORK:
Continue watching/discussing "David"
HOMEWORK (Due x/x): none
Absalom vs. David
Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2007
WARM-UP: on looseleaf paper - "Evaluate David." - STORE IN BINDER UNTIL Mar. 9th!
CLASSWORK:
Continue watching/discussing "David"
HOMEWORK (Due x/x): none
Black History Convocation Day
Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2007
Freshmen view: Tuskegee Airmen
Sophomores view: Glory
David's Heir
Thursday, Mar. 1, 2007
WARM-UP: on looseleaf paper - "What do you know about Solomon?" - STORE IN BINDER UNTIL Mar. 9th!
CLASSWORK:
Finsh watching/discussing "David"
HOMEWORK (Due 3/2): Read pgs. 103-106 in Journey Through the Old Testament and complete 1 pg. of NOTES.
ESSAY TEST
Friday, Mar. 2, 2007
WARM-UP: on looseleaf paper - - STORE IN BINDER UNTIL Mar. 9th!
CLASSWORK:
Write an essay about David (using information from your textbook, the movie we viewed, and/or the Bible) that answers the following three questions:
(1) Decribe David.
(2) What is your opinion of David?
(3) What is/are the "lesson(s)" or "moral(s)" of David's story?
**Click here for details about David's wives and children
HOMEWORK (Due 3/6): complete essay
NO CLASSES for STUDENTS
Monday, Mar. 5, 2007
Solomon's Nation Divided
Tuesday, Mar. 6, 2007
WARM-UP: on looseleaf paper - "Predict: What problems will befall Solomon?" - STORE IN BINDER UNTIL Mar. 9th!
CLASSWORK:
Discuss what happens during Solomon's reign and how the nation becomes divided after his death.
HOMEWORK (Due 3/7): Read the Scripture readings for the Second Sunday of Lent (Mar. 4) and complete reflections questions on the readings.
Elijah the Prophet
Wednesday, Mar. 7, 2007
WARM-UP: on looseleaf paper - "What is a prophet?" - STORE IN BINDER UNTIL Mar. 9th!
CLASSWORK:
Disucss the concept of "prophets" and watch a video on the story of Elijah the Prophet
HOMEWORK (Due x/x):
Science Expo
Esther
Thursday, Mar. 8, 2007
WARM-UP: on looseleaf paper - "How do you think that Jews felt during the Babylonian Captivity?" - STORE IN BINDER UNTIL Mar. 9th!
CLASSWORK:
HOMEWORK (Due x/x):
Science Expo
Gospel
Friday, Mar. 9, 2007
WARM-UP: on looseleaf paper - - STORE IN BINDER UNTIL Mar. 9th!
CLASSWORK:
HOMEWORK (Due x/x):
Science Expo
Students will be required to complete all of the following to be successful in this course:
- 50 % of quarter grade
= homework and classwork assignments and participation - 50 % of quarter grade
= formal assessments of learning (i.e. tests, quizzes, papers and projects)
- Semester grades = quarter grades (40% each) plus exam grade (20%)
Attendance – Students are expected to arrive to class on-time and be prepared to work. Students who are not in their seats when the bell rings are considered tardy. If a student is delayed due to another instructor or school function it is his responsibility to obtain a note from the person who delayed him, these tardies may be excused. Unexcused tardies will be reflected in a student’s participation grade. A pattern of unexcused tardies may result in additional corrective action. All tardies and absences from class are reported to the attendance office daily.
Absences (homework and classwork) – Students who are absent from class must turn in late homework and/or classwork to Mr. Harkleroad within one school day of their return to school to qualify to receive full credit (ex. student is absent Monday and returns to school on Tuesday, his homework and classwork from Monday would be due on Wednesday). Assignments received after the one day grace period will be considered late. It is the student’s responsibility to obtain any classwork or homework from the day(s) that they missed. Late work will receive a reduced grade.
Absences (tests, papers, projects) – Students who are absent on the day of a test must take the test the next day that they are in school. Students who are absent the day a paper or project is due must turn in the paper or project the next day that they are in school.
Participation – All students are expected to complete all assignments to the best of their ability. Students are expected to participate in all activities to their best of their ability. Participation in class discussions, group exercises, etc. will be considered in determining participation grade.
Late work – Assignments received after the period when they are due (or after the grace period for absences) will result in a reduced grade.
Academic honesty – Students are expected to uphold high standards of academic honesty. Cheating is an extremely serious matter that will result in grade reduction and disciplinary action.
Cheating on tests: |
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- Looking at one’s own notes, another student’s notes or other materials during a test is unacceptable. |
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Cheating on homework: |
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- A student may not copy another’s work or do another student’s homework for him. |
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Using a computer to print homework, papers, projects, etc.: |
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- In order for a student to hand in a paper with his name on it, he must have typed the paper into the computer himself. |
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Plagiarism: |
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- Students may not plagiarize. According to Webster’s Dictionary, to plagiarize is to “steal and pass off as one’s own the ideas or words of another.” Whenever directly quoting, paraphrasing, rearranging words, or using synonyms to present material taken from a newspaper or magazine article, encyclopedia, book, internet material, etc., students must give proper credit to the author. |
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Behavior – Students are expected to act in accordance with the DeMatha handbook. Students are expected to act in a manner that is appropriate to a classroom. For instance, students should maintain a noise level appropriate to the activity occurring (ex. tests = silence, group work = inside voices). Students should focus their attention on the activity the class is participating in; chatting, reading other materials, doing homework for another class, sleeping, etc. are not acceptable. Students may not have food, drink, gum, or electronic equipment (including cell phones) in the classroom at any time. Students may not leave the classroom without the instructor’s permission. Failure to meet behavioral standards will result in disciplinary action.
- Be prepared at the beginning of class
- Begin your warm-up activity immediately
- Participate in activities and discussions
- Take notes
- Focus on class material at hand
- Read actively and take notes on readings
- Complete assignments on time
- Plan for tests, papers, and projects
- Maintain a high level of academic integrity
- Be curious
- Be proud of your work
- Arrive on time
- Be honest
- Be courteous
- Be humble
- Be safe
- Treat yourself and others with respect
- Actively listen when others are speaking
- Raise your hand when you wish to be called upon
- Take care of personal issues between classes
- Make careful choices, be mindful of consequences
- Develop strong, healthy relationships with others
