Jan 8, 2014 ... Twelfth Grade Bible Course Syllabus for Marriage and Family ... for Resources . .
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Twelfth Grade Bible Course Syllabus for Marriage and Family 2014 Heritage Christian School Instructor: Mr. Williamson Office Hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:00 - 3:30 Mon-Fri in Room 130 E-Mail Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
[email protected] School Web Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . http://www.heritage-schools.org Website for Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . http://www.teach4god.com/hcs/MF I. Course Description This course will present Christian principles involved in dating, marriage, and the family, and it will offer practical guidelines for establishing and maintaining a Christian marriage based upon biblical principles II. Method of Instruction This is a lecture-group work course in which topics are presented by the instructor or another speaker via CD or DVD, practiced by the students, and worked out in groups. Memory quizzes over selected Scripture along with quizzes over the media presented and/or reading will be given each week. Homework is given periodically to ensure the student is reading, practicing, and processing the information learned in class until they become habits. Tests will be given regularly and papers may be assigned. III. A. B. C. D. E. F.
Course Objectives Students will understand the Christian principles involved in the lifelong process from dating through marriage and the family. Students will understand God's perspective of marriage and the family. Students will comprehend practical guidelines for establishing and maintaining a Christian marriage based on biblical standards. Students will be able to evaluate and implement knowledge, patterns and principles regarding marriage and the family. Students will be aware of and be able to resist the worldly values that are attacking the institutions of marriage and the family. Students will understand how the memory verses relate to God's plan for biblical marriages.
IV. Course Topics The course will cover the following topics: A. Dating and Courtship B. Engagement and Marriage
C. Marriage and Family
V. Textbook and Required Tools or Supplies A. One Plus One [Endemano, S., Gibbs, O., & Berry, S. (1996). One plus one: A Christian perspective on marriage and family. Colorado Springs: Association of Christian Schools International.] B. Bible (any translation can be used but ESV will be used for memory quizzes)
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C. Supply List 1. Two Pens (dark blue/ black and red/green), do not use a pencil or other colored pen in this class unless permission is given by the instructor 2. Looseleaf paper (no spiral binders), any homework with serrated edges will be returned to the student, and will be counted as late 3. Binder for material printed from website VI.
Grading Plan A. Grades will be based on these percentages 1. Homework
As assigned
(15% of grade)
2. Memory Quizzes
Assigned each week
(10% of grade)
3. Chapter Quizzes
Assigned for each chapter
(10% of grade)
4. Unit Exams
Three
(30% of grade)
5. Projects
Varies
(10% of grade)
One
(10% of grade)
See below
(15% of grade)
6. Final 7. Participation & Journals B. Homework
Homework will be assigned and will be graded if the student followed the format, the writing is legible, and the assignment is complete. If this is not the case, the work may be returned and may need to be redone at half-credit. When emailing or using the drop box in www.renweb.com, the documents must be saved in this manner: first initial, last name, assignment # and name, period number. For example dwilliamson-HW101-P1. The email subject should be the same as the name of the document (dwilliamson-HW101-P1). Homework not turned in via email or through the drop box in www.renweb.com, will be taken from the binder and placed in the burgundy tray by the door when the assignment is due or will be collected during class as determined by the instructor. Due dates are normally the next class period. If you are absent from class when an assignment is due, it will be accepted but only if submitted immediately upon your return and only if an excused absence is recorded by the office. If you cannot attend class when an assignment is due and cannot provide an acceptable written excuse, you should send your assignment to class with a friend, family member, or other person. An "acceptable" excuse for an absence is only one which is judged so by Heritage Christian School (Student Handbook, p. 9). If you are absent for an extended period of time, you will be given that amount of time to complete the work. If an assignment is late, the student will receive ½ credit. The assignment will not be accepted after time allotted by Heritage (one week following the due date). If a project is assigned and is turned in late, the student will receive a maximum grade of 70%.
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C. Binders All work is to be kept in a three-ring binder and available for study purposes and grade verification but will not be turned in for grading. D. Memory Quizzes Memory quizzes will be taken from various books throughout the Scriptures. Each quiz needs to be written exactly as it is found in the ESV. They will be given at least once a week. Make up quizzes will be given during the lunch or after school by appointment only (all memory quizzes more than a week old, are given a grade of zero). E. Quizzes Chapter quizzes will be given regularly and the questions may be seen on the unit tests. The quizzes will cover reading material, video notes, audio notes, and handouts given in class or assigned as homework. Most quizzes will be online. There will be no make-up opportunities for these quizzes. If a quiz is taken in class, make-up quizzes will be given no later than one week after the quiz was given and by appointment only. Pop quizzes will be given at the discretion of the instructor and cannot be made up. F. Exams Exams will be given periodically (approximately every four to five weeks). Make-up exams will be given no later than one week after the test was given and by appointment only. G. Projects To be given as determined by the instructor. H. Participation Participation is an important part of learning. Fifteen percent of your class grade will be based on attendance and classroom participation (8%), which includes journals (7%). Each time you participate in class discussion you will receive a merit point. Examples of participation in class are: answering a question, adding to the conversation of the class discussion, participating in group discussions. Each time you detract from learning, you will receive a demerit. Examples of detracting from lessons are: bringing in food or beverages, talking out of turn, not participating in group activities, gum chewing, not having supplies (pen, paper, book, etc), and so on. Excessive demerits may result in a detention. I. General Your recorded grades will be available for your review on Renweb and will not be a matter of class discussion. If you question a grade, have the graded item in hand when making an appointment to discuss the matter. Do remember to keep all tests, quizzes, projects, and homework returned to you so that any discrepancies can be easily and fairly straightened out. Except in cases of actual error, final grades are permanent. Page -3-
VII.
Classroom Rules of Conduct
A. I will come to class prepared and ready to learn. 1. Class time is expected to be spent in class work. When time is given for homework it should not be considered as free time. 2. Attendance and concerted work on assignments are required. 3. Work at home will be required in addition to work in class (work at home should not substitute for work during class time). B. I will contribute to the learning experience of each person in the class. C
When the class is involved in group activities, each student is expected to enhance the experience with participation, encouragement, and quality results.
C. I will respect each person and their property. D. I will not bring food or beverages in the classroom. This includes plate lunches, drinks, candy, etc. whether opened or not. VIII.
Emergency Procedures
A. Fire Drill 1. Bells 2. Quietly leave room, following leader, toward the football field. 3. Head to parking lot and stand on the ten yard line. B. Earthquake Drill 1. Announcement made over the PA system. 2. Place body under desk. 3. Cover head and hold onto desk leg. 4. Follow Fire Drill procedure C. Lock Down Drill 1. Announcement made over phone system 2. Black-out door window. 3. Sit quietly on floor. IX.
Your Ideas, Evaluations, etc.
In general, your ideas, comments, suggestions, questions, grade challenges, etc. are welcome. Your discretion in these matters is expected, however. No part of your grade will be based on anything other than your course work and attendance. You are encouraged to take advantage of instructor office hours for help with course work or anything else connected with the course and your progress. X. By Wednesday, January 8, 2014, have read this syllabus and send Mr. Williamson an email from your school account stating you have read through the entirety of the document. Page -4-
