A Holy Names High School Graduate...

is a woman of faith - she understands scripture and Catholic doctrine; she appreciates that the Good News of Jesus is proclaimed within the context of relationships and community.

Students will understand the Christian vision of morality, with Jesus as the model of full humanness. Students will be familiar with the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church on a variety of moral issues.

is a woman of faith - she demonstrates ethical decision-making consistent with gospel values.

Students will evaluate how their own cultural context impacts their moral viewpoint and decision-making. Students will recognize the sources of help in moral decision-making. Students will know how to follow a process of moral decision-making that incorporates the sources of help available to them.

is intellectually competent - She thinks critically and independently and applies those skills in problem solving

Students will develop an system for analyzing and solving ethical dilemmas in light of the teachings of the Catholic Church.

is committed to personal growth - She demonstrates integrity and honesty in daily life.

Students will participate in a class project which will focus on the challenges of practicing the virtue of honesty within their broader cultural context and their own personal lives. Students will gain a deeper appreciation of the importance of honesty and integrity and will develop strategies for daily practice of these values.

This course will explore what it means to be a moral person in light of the Christian tradition. We will examine the foundations of Christian morality contained within Scripture and the teachings of the Catholic Church. A framework for moral decision-making and a process for developing moral virtues will be emphasized.

Objectives:  The Student will

- reflect on the thematic question, What kind of person am I becoming, and what kind of person do I want to become?
- understand the Christian vision of morality, with Jesus as the model of full humanness
- know how to follow a process for moral decision-making
- be familiar with the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church on a variety of moral issues

Grading and Evaluation

Regarding homework or regular class assignments, the following points will be given as described:

10 points - thorough work completed according to assignment;
assignment turned in the day it is due, with accurate format

7 points - average work submitted on day due;
late work that has been completed completely

5 points - incomplete/incorrect assignment, careless presentation

3 points - poor or unsatisfactory work submitted

0 points - no or totally inadequate work submitted or done in class on due date

Late work: One point will be deducted from homework score for each day work is turned in late

The following is the method to be used in determining grades

Homework - 20%
Classwork - 10%
Research Project - 15%
Journal - 5%
“Coints” - 5%
Quizzes - 15%
Tests - 30%

Quarter Grade: Projects, presentations, papers, class and small group participation, tests and quizzes, homework and attendance will be included.

Semester Grade: 90% will be based on the cumulative total of points earned through all of the above activities assigned during the semester; 10% will be based on your performance on the final exam.


Grading Standards