Syllabus

Course Outline

 * Unit 1: **Introduction to World Religions**
 * Unit 2: **Hinduism**
 * Unit 3: **Buddhism**
 * Unit 4: **Chinese Philosophies** (Confucianism and Taoism)
 * Unit 5: **Judaism**
 * Unit 6: **Christianity**
 * Unit 7: **Islam**

Major Projects and Assessments

 * **Major Project**: This individual project is a required component of the course, and includes a research journal, a project expressing what you've learned, and a class presentation.
 * **Unit Projects**: Short assignments and projects accompany each of the units.
 * **Research Time**: Mondays will be spent in the library to give you time to work on the major and unit projects.
 * **Optional Extra Credit Project**: Students can do research and make a presentation about a minor religion (any religion that we do not study formally in class). Students can earn up to a 5% point bonus in the marking period when the project is presented. Interested students should take the initiative to see Miss Brady to explore this idea and get more information.
 * **Homework Reading**: Textbook reading and other articles are assigned to accompany many lessons. Assigned pages and reading questions can be found on the unit pages.
 * **Quizzes**: Expect a quiz every Friday on the topics addressed since the previous quiz.

=**Brady's** **Seven Rules**=

__ When you miss class: __ __ When you miss a deadline: __ __ Before you miss a deadline __ :
 * Rule 1: I expect you to follow school rules. **
 * I expect students to observe school rules concerning electronics, use of handbooks, dress code, being on time for class, etc. Please see the handbook.
 * I expect that you be present and on time for class. If you are not in my classroom for part or all of my classtime, you should have my permission, unless you have been summoned by administration, counseling office, nurse, or another teacher.
 * Rule 2: I expect you to demonstrate the behavior of a skillful member of polite society. **
 * I expect you to be respectful and polite toward me and toward all other persons in the classroom.
 * I expect you to respect the property belonging to the school and to others.
 * I expect you to remain seated and attentive, and refrain from packing your things until signaled that class is over.
 * I expect you to ask my permission before adjusting lighting, seating and furniture, windows, and blinds.
 * I expect that you will return items you use to their original locations.
 * I expect that you dispose of items you wish to discard properly.
 * I expect you to acknowledge and take responsibility for mistakes in your behavior, and offer to right the wrong. We all make mistakes. The important thing is to own them, make it right, and move on.
 * Rule 3: I expect you to be focused on learning in our class, and to make the most of every learning opportunity and resource, including class time. **
 * When you are off task, or misusing time, technology, or other resource, I will collect your assignment for grading, and you may lose privileges or access to resources. You may also be required to attend detention if I believe you need to revisit a learning opportunity that you have neglected (a film or lecture in class, or library time not used as directed, for instance).
 * If you finish an assignment early, you may submit it and work on another assignment or do some reading.
 * I expect you to arrive every day prepared to learn. Students focused on learning have their class materials, notebook, paper, pens and pencils, and completed homework.
 * I expect you to contribute actively to class every day in a way that benefits everyone.
 * Rule 4: I expect and encourage you to ask for help with this class when you need or want it. **
 * I am available to help you individually with any difficulty you encounter. I am interested in your learning, development, and success in this course. A one-on-one tutoring session or two is often extremely helpful in getting you on track with any assignment. Please ask for help.
 * Rule 5: I expect you be responsible about deadlines, missed learning, and missed assignments. **
 * It is your responsibility to check the wiki __and__ see me __immediately__ after an absence for makeup work and to schedule makeup tests and quizzes.
 * Ask a classmate for missed notes.
 * All assignments that were due while you were absent are due when you return.
 * Missed assignments and quizzes should be made up within __one week__ of your absence to count for credit, except in the event of an exceptionally long, excused absence for illness.
 * Makeup quizzes will not have any of the perks the original quiz…no bonus questions or points, or extra credit…no use of notes, etc. Essays may be different for makeup tests.
 * Makeup work must be __handed directly to the teacher__, not placed on the teacher's desk, mailbox, or homework bin.
 * Regular homework assignments posted on the wiki will not be accepted late. Homework is checked at random about once a week.
 * Other individual assignments will be accepted one day late for half credit. Assignments submitted after that will earn one point.
 * Late work that is left on my desk, table, or collection bin will be discarded. Late work must be handed directly to the teacher.
 * Deadlines can occasionally be extended for students in extenuating circumstances. The time to discuss an extension with Miss Brady is BEFORE the assignment deadline.
 * Rule 6: I expect you to be honest and honorable with respect to your work. **
 * I expect you to contribute to your best ability when collaborating on a project or assignment, to do your own work on individual assignments and to take tests and quizzes honestly. If you are found breaking this rule, you will receive a zero/reduced grade on the assignment, test, or quiz, and I will notify your parents and guidance counselor.
 * I expect you to practice the skills of research, note-taking, crediting sources, indicating quotations and paraphrasing taught in this class. If you are unsure of the proper way to exercise any of these skills, you are expected to ask me for more explanation, so that you can understand how to avoid plagiarism.
 * If you commit plagiarism on a research or writing assignment will receive a zero on that assignment, and PMHS school policy will be followed. See the handbook.
 * Rule 7: I expect you to be self-sufficient and independent in meeting your personal needs. **
 * If you are ill, please do not hesitate to ask for help or to go to the lav or nurse. If you have a medical reason to use the lav frequently, please tell me privately.
 * When you are not ill, visit the lav and water fountain between classes and during lunch to avoid emergencies. Never ask to go to the lav during instruction, unless you are ill.
 * In an emergency (other than illness), I expect you to ask permission to use the lav only before the beginning bell, during transition times during class, or the last two minutes of class.
 * Consider bringing your own tissues, cough drops, and other personal items. Though we all get caught without something we need once in a while, it is the sign of a mature and independent person to have what they need on hand.
 * Personal errands should be carried out at other times, not during class time.

=Ground Rules for discussing religion--composed by the students of the class...=