My name is Mr. Joseph Colarossi. I Was born in Derry New Hampshire, Lived there until I was 1 ½ years, then my family and I moved to Tewksbury, Mass., Where I lived until I was 7 years old. At the age of 7 years old my family and I moved to Wells Maine. I lived in Wells until I was 18 years old. (For those of you who may be wondering, YES I AM A RED SOX, PATRIOTS, BRUINS, AND YES EVEN A CELTICS FAN!!!).
I graduated from Wells High School. I Graduated from St. Hyacinth College and Seminary in Granby Mass., with an A.A. Degree in Religious Studies, Our Lady of the Elms College in Chicopee Mass., with a B.A in Religious studies and a Minor in Youth Ministries. I have completed all the course work and internship for certification as a Catholic Hospital/Prison Chaplain. I have worked at Western Connecticut State University as a Campus minister. I have worked at John Carroll Catholic High School in the past. I was here from 1999-2001. While At John Carroll I taught Old and New Testament and was the Moderator for Alpha Peer Ministry. I returned to John Carroll this past January to teach Senior Religion and added to my Schedule this year is to once again be the Moderator for Alpha Peer Ministry. After what seems like a very long and time
painful time away from John Carroll I Consider it to be a true blessing to be back. As you may or may not know, John Carroll, students, parents, faculty and staff hold a very

Classroom Procedures:

1. Enter the room quietly and be seated when the bell rings. Anyone entering the room after the bell rings must go to the office for a late slip. After the bell rings, you must be seated, quiet, and ready for class to start. Each class will begin with prayer.
2. Class ends when you are dismissed, NOT with the ringing of the bell.
3. Please come to class prepared. Bring your textbook, notebook, journal and a pen or pencil (blue or black ink only), to all classes unless otherwise instructed.
4. Be respectful of others at all times. RESPECT, RESPECT, RESPECT! Kindness is important. You are to treat others as you yourself would like to be treated. Please be mindful that the John Carroll Student is to always be a respectful young lady or a respectful young gentleman at all times. To be always courteous, respectful and obedient.
5. FOODS, DRINK, GUM, CANDY, Etc., ARE NOT ALLOWED IN CLASS. If you bring the afore-mentioned items to class, you will be liable to a fine and or a detention. Please see P. 15 of the student handbook for further details.
6. Please attend to the bathroom before coming to class. I will not make it a regular practice to allow you to be excused from class to go to the bathroom unless it is an emergency.
7. Please raise your hand to be recognized before speaking. If you speak out, you will be given a detention and if the speaking out continues, your parents will be contacted. If this behavior persists you will be referred to the Dean of Discipline for further action. Please be attentive in class, respect one another’s right to be heard and to learn. It is not an acceptable practice for you to put your head down and go to sleep. If you are not feeling well please inform me and you will be allowed to go to the main office.
8. Please keep the classroom clean. Pick up any trash around your desk. Please do not write on any of the desks.
9. The Teacher’s desk, bookcases, filing cabinet, cabinets, bulletin boards, chalkboards, and computer are not to be touched unless given specific permission by the teacher to do so.
10. Only your religion textbook, notebook, journal and a pen or pencil is to be on your desk during class. All other books and belongings are to be kept underneath your seat. There will be not passing of notes in class. “Cell phones should not be turned on, be visible, or be used at all” (Student handbook p28). Please see P. 28 of the student handbook for further details.
11. The list of classroom procedures must be kept in the front of your notebook. It is important that you allow your Parents/Guardians to read these procedures.
12. The instructor will read journal writings periodically, and the instructor is required by law to report any questionable incidents to the proper authorities.
13. The MLA format will be used on all homework assignments, and all other assignments handed in. (The MLA format is hanging at the front of the classroom for your convenience.) If the MLA format is not present, there will be points taken off the assignment. points to be taken off the assignment will be determined by the instructor for each individual assignment. Blue or black ink only is acceptable; pencil may be used on occasion (especially when taking a test.)
14. GRADING POLICY: There will be at least four major tests per quarter, counting 50% of your nine-week grade. Quizzes may be announced or unannounced, counting for 20% of your nine-week grade. Homework, notebook, and journal will count for 20 % of your nine-week grade. Class participation, cooperation, not talking out, raising your hand and attitude in class will count for the final 10% of your grade. All make up test will be given after school and when it is appropriate during class time. All detentions will be at least one (1) hour and will be served after school. If you see that this might be a problem, it is my suggestion that you not find yourself in a situation that will get you a detention.
15. Any student found cheating or plagiarizing will be given a zero for the test, quiz, or project in question. The Dean of Students will also be notified of the incident for notation in the student’s record. “John Carroll Catholic High School stands for truth, as evidenced by the Latin VERITAS on our school seal. Truth and honesty do not allow us to take that which does not belong to us or to give information to others which is to be used for a dishonest purpose”.) Please see P. 15 of the student handbook for further details under the title: INTEGRITY.
16. Please put your heart, mind, and soul into this school year. Please make a real effort to study and do all the assigned work. I pray that God bless you and that you have a wonderful senior year and I am looking forward to the time that we will spend together. I truly consider myself blessed by God that He has allowed me this opportunity to accompany you on this portion of your earthly, spiritual journey and this your senior year. I pray that you have a peaceful and productive year. Please know that if you ever need anything, know that I am here for you and that you are always welcome in Room #302. In all things that we engage in this year let us always be mindful of a quote from the book of the Prophet Micah: What does YAHWEH ask of us? This, to act justly, love tenderly and to walk ever so humbly with our God”

Grading System:

Tests: 50% of the nine week grade
Quizzes: 20% of the nine week grade
Homework: 20% of the nine week grade
Class Participation: 10% of the nine week grade

Lesson Plans Mr. Colarossi
For the week of 9-8-07


Monday: Sept. 8,

Topics: I: A, C & E. III: C.

A. The Good News
B. Pentecost – The Birth of the Church
C. Beginnings of the Church- Architects of the Early Church
D. Christians inspire hope

HOMEWORK: Study class notes.

Tuesday: Sept 9,

Topics: I: A, C, & E. III: C.

A. Early Christian communities: Unity out of Diversity
B. Gentiles and Gentile Converts
C. The Council of Jerusalem
D. Complete power point presentation and use the online review provided
by the Publishing Co.

HOMEWORK: Study class notes.

Wednesday: Sept 10,

Topics: Review

A. Study guide – review for chapter 1 test

Homework: Study for Test

Thursday: Sept. 11,

Topics:

A. Test: Chapter 1 Beginnings; The Church of the Apostles

Homework: None




Friday: Sept. 12,

Topics:

A. Go over Test

Homework: None




LEADSERSHIP IN MINISTRY
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Monday: Sept. 8,

Topics: IV: B, D, E, and F. V: A & B.

Continue with preparation for the freshman retreat.

Tuesday: Sept 9,

Topics: IV: B, D, E, and F. V: A & B.

Continue with preparation for the freshman retreat.

Homework: None

Wednesday: Sept 10, Assign responsibilities for the freshman retreat.

Topics: I: A & B. II: A. III: A, B, C, & D

A. Witness talks
B. Small group leaders
C. Ice breaker captains
D. Prayer leaders

Homework: None

Thursday: Sept. 11, Continue with preparation for the freshman retreat.

Topics: IV: B, D, E, and F. V: A & B.

Homework: None

Friday: Sept 12, Continue with preparation for the freshman retreat.

Topics: IV: B, D, E, and F. V: A & B.