Ateneo de Zamboanga University

School of Liberal Arts

Philosophy Department

LEARNING CONTRACT
ETHICS
SY 2023 - 2024

Name: ______________________________________________ Course: ______________________

ID Number: _________________

The contract terms below ensure that students are aware of the expectations that guide the policies and
guidelines in taking the above course. By signing this contract, you are acknowledging that you are aware of your
responsibilities for completing this course. If you decline to sign, the conditions and requirements noted below will
still be applied. No exceptions will be made to the terms and conditions set forth below and in the syllabus.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Computer Skills
As a student enrolled in this course, I have the basic computer skills to:
1. Open files in standard formats (e.g., MS Office documents, PDFs, and images);
2. Create, save, organize, and maintain digital files;
3. Interact with the learning management system (LMS – AdZU E-Class, Google Classroom);
4. Communicate electronically; and,
5. Knowledge of web browsing and searching (Google, etc.).

Attendance during the In-person Class Meetings (Face-to-face meetings or via social media platforms)
1. I know that incurring five (5) absences will result in a mark of WF (Withdrawal with Failure) unless the reasons
for absences are acceptable as stipulated in the College Student Handbook and the syllabus;
2. I know that, if I come to class after the ringing of the second bell, I will be marked LATE and three (3) LATE marks
is equivalent to one (1) absence;
3. I am responsible for all materials covered in class, even if I fail to attend any of the scheduled classes; and,
4. I consent to our School Uniform policies and I know that these policies will be strictly enforced in the class. I
know that I will be marked absent if I come to class without wearing the prescribed uniform.

Course Outline & Class Policies

1. I have read and understood the course outline and class policies regarding conduct, coursework, exams, and
requirements;
2. I understand that it is my responsibility to regularly check the course e-class for learning materials, online
discussion schedules, announcements, and activities;
3. I am willing and ready to regularly communicate with classmates and the instructor online and face-to -face. I will
participate in weekly activities in this course;
4. I will be attentive and engage in class activities, assignments, and in both face-to-face and online discussions,
and will complete and submit assessment activities by the due date;
5. I will take time to evaluate my progress by checking and calculating my own grades based on the assessment
feedback given by my teacher; and,
6. I know that a hard copy of the Course Insight Summary Sheet will be every Wednesday of the week before the
start of our 7:30 AM class at BC403. By failing to submit this, I will forfeit my grade and have a grade of zero.

Reading Assignments
1. I need to read, annotate, and complete the given reading assignment BEFORE classroom discussions covering
the material, may it be face-to-face or online; and,
 2. I am responsible for asking questions if I do not understand the material and for contacting the instructor if I am
having difficulty comprehending the material or meeting course requirements in advance of the due date.

Writing Assignments
1. I understand that all writing assignments should be submitted on their specified dates unless the instructor has
granted an extension;
2. I know that all plagiarized assignments, either accidentally or deliberately done, will be given a failing score
and will be subject to proper disciplinary action;
3. I know that a hard copy of the Course Insight Summary Sheet will be every Wednesday of the week before the
start of our 7:30 AM class at BC403. By failing to submit this, I will forfeit my grade and have a grade of zero;
and,
4. I know that all writing assignments, written works, and performance tasks submitted after the deadline will have
a deduction of points per day from the date of the deadline.

Exams
1. I understand the there is no make-up policy for missed quizzes, unless my reason for not taking the quiz is valid
which will be certified by my parent/guardian; and,
2. I know that I have to schedule an alternate test time, at least one week in advance, in case of a valid scheduled
absence.

Minimum Competencies
1. I have fully read and understood the minimum competencies set for this class, depending on the Department’s
Retention Policy; and,
2. I understand that failure to meet any of the minimum competencies will result in a failing grade.

Any other policies, rules, and regulations which are not stipulated in this document but are specified in the University
Student’s Handbook are also applicable in this class.

I have read and agreed to the terms above.

Student’s Printed Name Over Signature: _________________________________ Date: ________________

Parent’s/ Guardian’s Printed Name over Signature:____________________________ Date: ________________