LCHS RELIGION DEPARTMENT
HRF3O: WORLD RELIGIONS, COURSE OVERVIEW
This course is designed to present students with the opportunity
to examine the world’s faith traditions from both a Catholic and
a Canadian perspective. While differences among faiths are
readily apparent, it is similarities that bring people together.
The Catholic Faith is rich in history and ritual. It is a faith of
thoughtful theology and intense spiritual practice. Also,
Catholic teachings encourage people to keep themselves
informed and to understand things in context. Thus a study of
the world’s great faith traditions can only serve to enhance a
person’s faith – as they learn the lessons of tolerance and
understanding that can make the world a better place.
EVALUATION AND ASSESSMENT
Knowledge/Understanding
Thinking/Inquiry
quizzes, tests, comprehension activities
20%
oral reports, debates, media analyses,
15%
research
Communication
oral and group work, creative projects,
20%
journals, conferences
Application
writing process, student and religious life
15%
connections
Independent Study Project
Essay/ Newspaper Scrapbook
Final Exam
10%
20%
70% of the final course grade will come from assessment and evaluation conducted
throughout the semester.
UNIT TITLES
UNIT 1
Theology/The Religious
UNIT 4
Christianity
Impulse
UNIT 2
Aboriginal Spirituality
UNIT 5
Islam
UNIT 3
Judaism
UNIT 6
Hinduism/Buddhism
TEXTBOOKS
Exploring World Religions - The Canadian Perspective, by Don Quinlan, Dennis DesRivieres,
Sean Dolan, James Ellsworth, Sharon Goodland, Deo Kernahan, Peter Lawley.
LATE ASSIGNMENT POLICY
The Religion Department will be following the late assignment policy as outlined in the
Ministry of Education Growing Success, 2010. Please read the policy outlined below, sign in
the appropriate area and return this sheet to be checked by your son/daughter’s classroom
teacher.
Grades 11&12
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Mark deduction will be limited to 3% per day to a maximum of 15% in the professional
judgement of the teacher.
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If an assessment of learning piece has been evaluated and returned to the class, a
student who has not submitted this assignment will receive a new topic reflecting the
original assignment in consultation with the teacher.
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If a student fails to submit an assignment by the end of the semester to determine a
percentage mark for the report card, and a number of strategies have been used to
prevent and/or address late and missed assignments, the teacher may, in
consultation with the student, parent and school administration, deduct the full value
of the assignment based on the teacher’s professional judgement.
Learning Skills
Provincial Report Cards will be marked with each student’s performance in the five Learning
Skills areas. A letter grade will be given for each of the following:
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Responsibility
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Independent Work
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Initiative
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Organization
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Collaboration

Self-Regulation
Your teacher will mark these learning skills regularly. They are an important statistic to
understanding how well students perform in class. One of these achievement letters will be
given:
E: Excellent
G: Good
S: Satisfactory
N: Needs Improvement
World Religion: Classroom Code of Conduct
The following expectations regarding classroom conduct are simple and straightforward. You are
expected to adhere to them at all times.
1.
Come to class in complete uniform, on time, and prepared. Your binder(s), pens, pencils, and textbooks are
required every day.
2.
In this class when someone is talking, please remain quiet – this includes the teacher and fellow students.
Listen carefully before you decide to put your hand up to speak.
3.
Respect yourself and one another. Treat others how you would like to be treated. Don’t be
belligerent.
4.
If you are absent, it is your responsibility to get caught up on missed notes/work and arrange for
making up missed work (including tests) to ensure full marks and not zeroes on your grade report.
5.
Completing homework and assignments on time is expected. Be prepared for ‘homework checks’, and if
your work is not being done consistently expect your parents/guardians to be informed.
6.
There is to be no food in this class at any time. The ONLY exception is drinks.
7.
Washroom Privileges: If you abuse the washroom privilege it will be taken away from you (i.e. – being
gone longer than 5 minutes, asking to go every day at the same time, etc).
8.
Students should pay attention to instruction and come for extra help as soon as difficulties arise.
(Please make arrangements with the teacher). Students may also access P3 (Pathways Preparation
Program), for homework help in science/math on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the library from 2:45
- 4:00 p.m.
9.
10.
Parent/guardians will be provided with monthly reports concerning student progress.
A class website is available to students containing an outline of the topics covered each day,
homework/assignments, special reminders, and class notes (if applicable).
*Please sign in the appropriate spaces below:
Student:
I, _______________________ (print your name), fully understand and agree to comply with the above stated
expectations regarding code of conduct in this classroom.
__________________________ (signature of student)
Parent/Guardian:
I, _______________________ (print your name), fully understand and agree to help my son/daughter adhere to
the above stated expectations regarding code of conduct.
__________________________ (signature of parent/guardian) Email/ Cell Phone: _______________________
 Please feel free to contact me, Mrs. Keighan, during school hours if you have any questions or concerns.
Thank you for your co-operation and support of your child’s success.