Welcome to 4th Grade Religion Class!
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My name is Sister Catherine Teresa and I am your child’s Religion teacher this year. It is my privilege to accompany your child in growth of mind, heart, and soul as he/she delves into the Catholic faith this year in Religion class. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me:
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Sr. Catherine Teresa Bui, OP
srcatherine@sacredheartschoolcrosby.org
(281) 328-6561
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In order to create a faith-filled and beneficial educational experience for your child, please observe the following:
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Classroom Rule
Be RESPECTFUL: All rules and regulations are built on the foundation of having and showing respect for God, others, and self.
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Goals This Year
• Encounter and develop a relationship with Jesus
• Grow in appreciation for the Catholic faith
• Have a positive mindset for learning
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Academic Guidelines
1) Be prepared to learn by coming to class with a willingness to learn and class materials
2) Be responsible for all materials covered in class while absent
3) Late homework turn-ins will not be accepted unless 1) the students/parents speak to the teacher in advance and/or 2) parents provide a written and reasonable explanation for late turn-ins
4) Academic dishonesty will not be tolerated
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Behavior Management Plan Rewards
Rewards include, but are not limited, to the following:
1) Verbal/non-verbal affirmation
2) Treasure box gifts
3) Positive parent contact
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Behavior Management Plan Consequences
Consequences include, but are not limited, to the following:
1) Verbal/non-verbal warning (students self-record misbehaviors in Behavior Notebook)
2) Quick after-class conference with teacher
3) Parent contact (by note, email, or phone call)
4) Parent-teacher-student conference
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Cooperative-Learning
Students are expected to make an effort to learn. This would include, but are not limited to: being attentive in class; asking constructive questions; completing assignments on time. At the same time, parents play a critical role in their children’s education because they are the primary educators. It is requested that parents journey closely with their child by studying/doing homework together, asking what they learnt in class, and by taking the initiative to keep in contact with the teacher regarding their child’s progress in class. Thus, both students and parents are asked to actively participate in the student’s education alongside the teacher to create a healthy and effective cooperative-learning experience.
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Class Overview
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4th Grade
To help students learn how to be good Catholic citizens, classes will be structured in such a way that will help them form their consciences according to the teachings of the Catholic Church and to learn the basis of Christian morality, especially as taught in the Old and New Testament.
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Determination of Grades
Attendance (Mass & Class), Participation 20%
Quizzes & Prayer Memorization 20%
Homework 20%
Tests, Projects, & Service Hours 40%
(min. 2 Service Hours per semester)
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Thank you!
May God bless us as we work together
to help our children grow in mind, heart, and spirit
in the tradition of the Catholic faith!
