COURSE TITLE: Family/Consumer Science AB
ROOM: A 3.1 (3rd Floor Red Pod)
PHONE NUMBER: 045 527 8260
*PARENTS AND
STUDENTS – PLEASE READ TOGETHER AND SIGN THE SHEET SENT HOME FROM SCHOOL AND
RETURN THE SIGNED PORTION.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The
Family and Consumer Science course is designed to provide students with basic
skills needed for life. The course will acquaint the students with
parenting, childcare, basic nutrition, meal preparation, family relationships,
environmental resources, and care giving for children and elderly. Course
content will help students prepare to make informed and meaningful personal,
occupational, and educational choices.
COURSE
GOALS/OBJECTIVES/STANDARDS:
Upon completion of this course, students should be able to
PT1a Integrate knowledge, skills, and practices required for careers in consumer services.
PT1c Integrate knowledge, skills, and practices required for careers in facility management and maintenance.
PT1d Integrate knowledge, skills, and practices required for careers in food production and services.
PT1e Integrate knowledge, skills, and practices required for hospitality, tourism, and recreation.
PT1f Integrate knowledge, skills, and practices required for careers in textiles and apparel.
PT1g Demonstrate a sound understanding of the nature and operation of technology systems, both hardware and software.
PT1h Be proficient in the use of technology.
PT1i Identify capabilities and limitations of contemporary and emerging technology resources and access the potential of these systems and services to address personal, life-long learning, and workplace needs.
PT1j Apply trouble shooting techniques and processes.
PT1k Use mathematical ideas and techniques.
PT2a Integrate knowledge, skills, and practices required for careers in early childhood education and services.
PT2b Evaluate management practices related to the human, economic, and environment resources.
PT2c Integrate knowledge, skills and practices required for careers in food science, dietetics, and nutrition.
PT2d Integrate knowledge, skills, and practices required for careers in housing, interiors, and furnishings.
PT2e Demonstrate nutrition and wellness practices that enhance individual and family well-being.
PT2f Engage in higher order thinking and will apply problem-solving strategies in purposeful ways, both in situations where the problem and desirable solutions are clearly evident and in situations requiring a creative approach to achieve an outcome.
PT2g Employ technology in the development of strategies for solving problems in the real world.
PT2h Select and apply the tools of technology as they relate to personal and business decision making.
PT2i Make informed choices among technology systems, resources, and services.
PT2j Plan and organize an event or activity and take responsibility for all aspects of the planning and organizing from concept to completion, making good use of the resources of people, time, money, and materials and facilities.
PT2k Understand the roles of marketing and the impact of marketing on the individual, business, and society.
PT3 Communication
Students will:
PT3a Communicate ideas to justify position, persuade and convince others, and responsibly challenge existing procedures and policies.
PT3b Use technology to communicate information and ideas in ways that are appropriate to the purpose and audience through spoken, written, and graphic or visual means of expression.
PT3c Incorporate appropriate leadership and supervision techniques, customer-service strategies, and standards of personal ethics to communicate effectively.
PT4a Evaluate the impact of parenting roles and responsibilities on strengthening the well-being of individuals and families.
PT4b Access information efficiently and effectively.
PT4c Evaluate information critically and completely.
PT4d Use information accurately and creatively.
PT4e Use information technology to analyze, organize, and present information. .
PT5a Integrate multiple life roles and responsibilities in family, career, and community roles and responsibilities.
PT5b Evaluate the significance of the family and its impact on the well-being of individuals and society.
PT5c Analyze factors that impact human growth and development.
PT5d Function as economically literate citizens through the development of personal consumer economic skills, a knowledge of social and government responsibility, and an understanding of business operations.
PT5e Manage and direct one's own learning.
PT5f Understand the ethical, cultural, and societal issues related to technology.
PT5g Demonstrate and advocate for legal and ethical behaviors among peers, family, and community regarding the use of technology and information.
PT5h Practice responsible use of technology systems, information, and software.
PT5i Apply knowledge gained from individual assessment to a comprehensive set of goals and individual career path.
PT5j Develop career awareness and related skills to enable them to make viable career choices and become employable in a variety of careers.
PT5k Abide by and apply the principles of law as a citizen of a global community.
PT5l Develop the ability to market the assets each individual has.
PT5m Utilize analytical tools needed to understand and make reasoned decisions about economic issues – both personal and societal.
Students
will:
PT6a Demonstrate respectful and caring relationships in the family, workplace and community.
PT6b Demonstrate interpersonal, teamwork, and leadership skills necessary to function in diverse and multicultural settings.
PT6c Work with others to achieve a shared goal, help other people learn on-the-job, and respond effectively to the needs of a client.
CSP Goal:
AFNORTH International Middle/High School’s CSP
(Continuous School Progress) goal is, “All students will improve their written communication
skills across the curriculum.” The 6 + 1 trait is the
model selected to improve school-wide writing in all subject areas. The 6+1
Trait writing framework is a powerful way to learn and use a common language to
refer to characteristics of writing as well as establish a common vision of
what “strong” writing looks like. Teachers and students will use the 6+1 Trait
model to identify areas of strength and weakness as they continue to strive
towards continued writing improvement. Success of all students requires that
the 6 + 1 Trait become a consistent and integral component of each course
taught at AFNORTH International Middle/High School.
Students will use
the 6+1 framework when answering questions of the essay type, writing reports,
and evaluating labs. These will be
graded with emphasis on content, organization, word choice, and presentation.
SCOPE &
SEQUENCE:
1st
Quarter
Career Exploration
American Red Cross Babysitting Course
Nutrition and Meal Preparation
2nd
Quarter
Self-Management
Family Relationships
Resource Management
COURSE GRADING/ASSESSMENT:
Students will be
evaluated on completing given assignments, maintaining a notebook, participation
in class activities, labs, quizzes, projects, and tests. Notebooks will be
graded at least once per quarter.
Semester exams will be administered at the end of the semester.
Grading Scale - see
Student Handbook
Quarter grades are
determined by:
Notebooks 10%
Classwork/Homework 30%
Projects 25%
Tests / Quizzes 35%
Assessments
will be graded in one of three ways: checked for completion, collected and
graded for accuracy, or rubric scored.
The final semester grade will be calculated using 45% for each quarter
grade and 10% of the exam grade.
CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS/CONSEQUENCES:
I have four general class expectations that
coincide with the general rules for all teachers, students, and guests within
the 7th grade pod.
-no
hats, dress appropriately (FOLLOW SCHOOL DRESS CODE)
-no gum
-respect yourself, me,
your classmates, and your environment (listen when others are speaking, no
inappropriate comments, respect yours and others’ property)
-you’re
tardy if you are not in the room when class starts
-you may NOT go to your
locker to get something once class has started (the 10 minute passing time
gives you plenty of time to get what you need)
-bring all needed
supplies: textbook, notebook, pencils, homework, planner, and any other
necessary items
-homework
is due at the beginning of class
- the
same as being prepared and on time but also…
- you
are responsible for doing your daily work and homework (anything not finished
in class is homework unless otherwise stated) and also make-up work if you are
absent
- your
work should be neat and directions should be followed correctly
- if
you are absent it is your responsibility to take the initiative to find out
what you --missed and make time to make up the work within one class period (generally).
- if
a test or quiz is assigned for the day you return and it had been announced in
advance you will have to take it
- any
missed test/quiz can be made-up either during seminar or during lunch
--if you need extra help,
GET IT! I am here for that reason.
Class time is good for that but also seminar, between classes, lunchtime, and
certain days after school are when I’m also available.
- if
it’s going to harm you or someone else in ANY WAY, DON’T DO IT!
- use
your time wisely
- communicate
productively in class (raising hands, quiet when others are speaking, etc.)
- participate
by doing the activities, daily work, contributing to discussions, doing
homework, etc. – that’s how you learn science!
- don’t
cheat and don’t make me play the role of judge deciding whether or not you are
(wandering eyes, exchanging items during the test, other suspicious behavior –
DON’T DO IT) If I do believe you have
cheated you will receive a ‘0’ on the assignment/test/quiz and will have a
discussion with me
CONSEQUENCES:
If
a student chooses not to follow the class rules there will be appropriate
consequences depending on the severity, regularity, and repetition of their
action or lack there of.
The
consequences are listed in order of increasing severity, regularity, and
repetitions:
1. warning/discussion with me to explain how
they will modify their behavior
2. and/or contact the parent and lunch/after
school detention
3. and/or refer student to counselor or
administration
SUPPLIES (REQUIRED/RECOMMENDED)
Large 3-ring binder with labeled dividers
Loose-leaf paper
Plastic
zip pocket or pen/pencil bag with the following inside: pencils, erasers, black
or blue pens only
Calculator
Ruler
Optional: colored pens/pencils,
highlighter
HOMEWORK POLICY:
1. Work
must be turned in on time. Homework
will usually be collected at the beginning of class. NO LATE ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED except when…
a.
a note from your
parents states extraordinary circumstances.
The
late assignment may be turned in with the note the next class period.
b.
using a ‘late pass.’ The late
pass must be attached to the assignment (students will receive 2 the first
semester ONLY) and the assignment must be turned in before the test is given
for that unit to which the assignment belongs to. *NOTE – THIS PASS IS NOT VALID ON PROJECTS OR NOTEBOOKS.
2. Anything not finished in class is homework,
unless stated otherwise.
3. Work must be neat and directions followed
correctly.
MAKE-UP WORK POLICY:
For every day you miss you have the equivalent
number of days to make-up any classroom work.
If a test or quiz is assigned for the day you return and it had been
announced in advance, you will have to take it. Any missed test or quiz must be
made-up either during seminar or during lunchtime.
It is your
responsibility to do your daily work and make-up work on time. There is a posting in the classroom of what
is done daily and access to copies of assignments that may have been
missed. If you miss a lab or have
questions on an assignment it is YOUR responsibility to make arrangements with
me.
EXTRA HELP:
I am here to help
you with any problems you may have. The best time to deal with a problem is
during class, but I know students frequently will not ask questions then for a
variety of reasons. Please feel free to
see me during seminar, between class, at lunchtime or after school.
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We,
the student and parent (s), have read this information.
Signed,
__________________________________ Date ____________
(student
first and last name)
Signed,
___________________________________ Date_____________
(parent
(s) first and last name)