RELIGION DEPARTMENT
St. Marcellinus Secondary School
Course Code:
Course Name:
Level:
HHS 4M
Grade 12 Individual and Family Studies
College/University
This course applies current theories and research from the disciplines of anthropology,
psychology, and sociology to the study of the individual development, family behavior, intimate
and parent-child relationships, and ways in which families interact within our diverse Canadian
society. Students will learn the interpersonal skills required contributing to the well-being of
families, and the investigative skills required to conduct and evaluate research about individuals
and families.
Course Content
Unit 1: All In the Family
Unit 2: Leaving home
Unit 3: Couples
Unit4: Parent- Child Relationships
Part B: SEARCHING FOR THE GOOD
 Discovering the Good Life
 Gifted With Freedom
 Proclaiming Justice and Mercy
 Building a Civilization of Love
Resources:
This course will also use a variety of resources
including video, Internet Applications and a
variety of print sources. Any resources assigned to
students are the responsibility of the student. Any
damage incurred will result in payment for
replacement or repair of said resources.
Replacement cost is $80.
Evaluation Structure:
Knowledge/Understanding
Thinking/Inquiry
Communication
Application
25 %
25 %
25 %
25 %
The above is reflected both in the term work
(worth 70 % of the final mark) and the summative
work (worth 30 % of the final mark). Summative
work consists of the Final Exam (20 %) and a
Culminating Activity (10 %)
Evaluation Policy:
Students will be assessed & evaluated according to the work produced & skills displayed.
Methods of providing feedback will include assessing work in process & evaluating
completed assignments, tests, co-operative learning activities, simulations and
presentations.
Student marks will be determined by evaluating process & product according to 4
categories & 4 levels. Please see chart on the next page for specific skill and key words
used to determine student competency in the different categories.
It is highly recommended that students keep track of their own progress by maintaining a
mark tracking sheet.
Category
Level 1:
50-59 %
Level 2:
60-69 %
Level 3:
70-79 %
Level 4:
80-100 %
Knowledge/Understanding
Limited
Some
Considerable
Thorough

Knowledge of facts &
display of
success in
display of
understanding
terms
knowledge,
displaying
knowledge
of concepts

Understanding of
skills and
knowledge,
skills and
and ability to
concepts & relationships
ability to
skills and
ability to apply communicate,
apply
application
concepts
think creatively
Thinking/Inquiry
concepts
of concepts
and apply

Critical thinking skills
concepts

Creative thinking skills

Inquiry skills
Communication

Communication of ideas
and information

Use of symbols & visuals

Oral & written
communication
Application

Application in familiar
contexts

Transfer of concepts to
new contexts

Making logical
conclusions & predictions

Making connections
Work not meeting the minimum requirement will receive a grade below 50%. Feedback will also be
provided for student learning skills. Skills like working independently, team work, organization, work
habits, homework, and initiative are assessed through the use of classroom observation and
checklists and will be reported on using the following letter grades:
E—Excellent
G—Good
S—Satisfactory
N—Needs Improvement
Other Evaluation Issues:

LATE ASSIGNEMENTS: All assignments are to be submitted on or before the closure date
and time as specified by the course teacher. A major assignment (one which may
give evidence of a significant number of ministry course expectations) not handed in
on the due date will receive a maximum penalty of 10% if submitted within 24 hours
following the due date. A mark of zero will be given if the assignment is handed in
after 24 hours (closure), unless extenuating circumstances prevail, as determined in
consultation with the school administration. Work will be assessed and returned with
comments. Any presentations or performance tasks that are missed because of an
unexcused absence may be assigned a zero for that portion of the assignment.

INCOMPLETE ASSIGNMENTS: Assignments will be graded according to the extent with
which they meet the criteria established in the rubric or evaluation structure.

MISSED TESTS: Tests missed with a legitimate reason will be written upon the immediate
return of the student to the school. Student eligibility to write the test and the time will
be at the discretion of the teacher in consultation with the department head.

CULMINATING ACTIVITIES: These activities are an integral part of the summative
assessment of material covered. Under normal circumstances, permission will not be
given for a student to write exams or complete any culminating activity other than on
the designated dates and schedules.

EXTENDED ABSENCES: Regular attendance on the part of students is vital to the
process of learning. A student who is absent for any prolonged period may suffer in
the evaluation process because his/her participation and achievement cannot be
fully assessed. This may result in failure to achieve the course credit.

PLAGIARISM: Students are responsible for their own writing and thinking. Plagiarism in any form
reflects academic dishonesty and will result in a mark of zero for the assignment in question.
Under no circumstances will students be excused from this responsibility. Please refer to the
Student Writing Guide (found at www.dpcdsb.org/MARC).