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Instructor: Mr. Gord Walden 675-4434 x30537 (Voicemail) As a general rule, students should spend 10 minutes per grade in school on homework. In grade 10 this translates to 100 minutes or 25 minutes per night per course. In this course, flexible study time is easily accommodated but should probably average out as follows:
Specific pages to be read and notes to be made are not usually assigned. Instead, the student is directed to read a specific chapter by a given date so that they may fully participate in the classroom discussion. The Socratic method of teaching is heavily employed by the instructor. As an open level course, many students incorrectly assume that expectations and the material covered will be to the lowest common denominator. Instead, the expectation is for each student to work to their full potential and the grade assigned (on assignments only) will be somewhat discretionary in nature. Since most assignments in this course reflect upon personal thoughts and experiences, every student in the class is on common ground. A key concept of this course is the personal reflection/inspection for the student upon the exodus from childhood to adulthood. It is only by giving their best that each student will gain the most they can from this experience. Other expectations:
How This Course Supports the Catholic School Graduate Expectations The fundamental premise of this course is that both teacher and students are discerning believers formed in the Catholic faith tradition, intent on participating in the transformation of society. Understanding that the students operate from, and yearn to deepen their spirituality, this course encourages students to articulate Catholic beliefs, and to continue to journey as reflective, creative thinkers. By raising important questions about their faith, this course leads students to a deeper understanding of their relationship with God and neighbour. The students are called to be caring family members and responsible citizens who respect and understand the history, cultural heritage, and pluralism of today’s contemporary society.
Overall Catholic Graduate Expectations The graduate is expected to be:
Overall Curriculum Expectations By the end of Grade 10, students will:
It is highly recommended that students have a copy of the Bible for home use.
Unit 1 Called to Jesus 27.5 hours Unit 2 Called to Be Church 21.25 hours Unit 3 Called to Be and Relate 21.25 hours Unit 4 Called to Be Holy 16 hours Unit 5 Called to Be Just 24 hours Throughout the course a number of instructional
strategies will be used by the teacher including cooperative learning,
conferencing, discussion/debate, case study, lectures, and inquiry-based
research among other strategies. The report card provides a record of the learning skills demonstrated by the
student in every course, in the following five categories: Works Independently,
Teamwork, Organization, Work Habits, and Initiative. The learning skills are
evaluated using a four-point scale (E–Excellent, G–Good, S–Satisfactory, N–Needs
Improvement). The separate evaluation and reporting of the learning skills in
these five areas reflects their critical role in students’ achievement of the
curriculum expectations. Achievement charts provide a reference point for all assessment
practice and a framework within which to assess and evaluate student
achievement. The charts provide a standard province-wide method for
teachers to use in assessing and evaluating their students’ achievement.
Teachers assess student achievement in four categories. The 4 categories of the
achievement chart can be summarized as: Knowledge/Understanding;
Thinking/Inquiry/Problem Solving; Communication; Application
*Should a student miss all or part of the scheduled final evaluation activities, the student will forfeit whatever portion of the thirty percent that was not completed. In extenuating circumstances (e.g., illness, death in the family, etc.) the principal shall determine an alternative resolution for a missed final evaluation. Late and Missed Summative Assessment Assignments Late and/or missed assignments do impact the student’s grade. The teacher will communicate to the student and parent that an assignment due date has been missed and that the student is still responsible for completing the assignment before the evaluated assignment is returned to the class. Missed assignments impact greatly in cases where there is insufficient assessment evidence to determine a final course grade.
To receive a Catholic Secondary School Diploma students must successfully complete the prescribed religious courses. Students are responsible for knowing and remembering the policies outlined in the Student Handbook. Failures to have done so will not exempt students from having them apply. Students are financially responsible for lost or damaged textbooks and/or equipment.Students are responsible for organizing all course information appropriately in a notebook. It is recommended that students have a separate notebook for each subject. Notebooks are the best source of study – keep them up to date! In the event that a student is absent on the day of a test/assignment the student is expected to present a signed note from his/her parent, which states that the parent is aware that their son/daughter missed a test/assignment. A student will be expected to write, present, or submit on the first appropriate day (to be determined by the teacher) after he/she returns to school.. Students are expected to complete all evaluation activities in order to provide sufficient evidence of achievement of course expectations for the granting of a credit. All other classroom policies, as explained by your teacher, will apply to this course.
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