Allen County Scottsville High School
Family and Consumer Sciences
FACS Essentials
Teacher: Mrs. Angela G. Gott
270-622-4119
Course Description: This comprehensive course provides an opportunity for acquiring basic life skills and allows students to select specific areas for concentrated study. Emphasis is on work and family, adolescent development, selection and care of clothing, consumer spending, housing choices, challenges of child rearing, and guidance in establishing relationships. Leadership development will be provided through the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America.
Class Expectations:
- Be in class on time
- Be prepared and always give your best effort
- Respect yourself, others, and the classroom
- Use only appropriate language in class
- Turn work in on time
- Ask to leave ONLY at appropriate times
Materials Needed EVERYDAY:
- Binder with loose-leaf paper or spiral bound notebook for notes
- Pen or pencil
- Positive Attitude
Materials Needed for Projects: (Please refer to attached Supplies List)
- Posters/Presentation Board
- Fabric and Pillow Form (14 X 14) – Fashion Project
- 3 ring binder – Career Portfolio
Binder/Folder: All students enrolled in this class will need a 1-inch binder with loose-leaf paper or a pocket folder to compile daily work, class notes and various other items. Students will be responsible for all material presented in class and complete a cumulative exam at the end of the semester.
Course Schedule/Units:
Unit 1Leadership and FCCLA
Unit 2Personal Development and Relationships
Unit 3Parenting and Child Development
Unit 4Careers and Fundamentals of Teaching
Unit 5Consumerism
Unit 6Foods, Nutrition, and Hospitality
Unit 7Fashion and Interiors
Classroom Procedures:
- When entering the classroom, please sign-in and complete any pre-class assignments.
- Be prepared EVERY day with pencil/pen and paper! I will NOT provide these materials.
- Our class is located in a Kitchen setting. There is to be NO grooming allowed in this classroom. Examples would include; fixing hair, applying makeup, etc.
- While I am teaching, no one is to talk, put on makeup or sleep.
- Appropriate language and behavior is ALWAYS expected in my class. If you do not follow these procedures, you will face an office referral and parent contact.
- All work assignments must be turned in on time or they will receive a late grade.
- WHEN I DISMISS CLASS, you need to make sure that all books/materials are picked up and put away. No one will leave the classroom until the room is straight.
- You should always be responsible for your own supplies. Always carry your binder and class materials with you when you come to class. Do not allow another classmate to keep your papers for you.
- Turn in all assignments to the appropriate designated location for your class. Anything laid on my desk will NOT be graded.
- Always feel free to see me after school if you need any help or need to make-up a test.
Please sign and return.
Parent/Guardian Signature______Date______
Student Signature______Date______
FACS Essentials Supplies List
1.Classroom Supplies
In order to have more opportunities for projects and hands-on activities, please provide one of the following items to be used in class throughout the semester:
Colored pencils – 24
Markers
Construction Paper
Scissors
Tape
Please note that there will be a sign-up sheet for supplies the first week of school. I am asking that you sign up to bring ONE item as a class member. Please feel free to donate additional items as you like.
2.Clothing Project
You will need the following:
½ yard of solid cotton/cotton blend fabric – need by August 19
¼ yard of any cotton/cotton blend fabric – need by August 19
4 Buttons – need by October 15
14 X 14 Pillow Form (NOT FIBERFILL or loose stuffing) – need by November 4
3.Miscellaneous Supplies
Some projects may require:
Poster
Presentation board
1 to 1 ½ inch 3 ring binder
Donations accepted for:
Kleenex
Clorox Wipes
DMC Embroidery Floss – Any Color
Assorted Buttons
Cotton or Cotton Blend Fabric
Heat n Bond – Regular Weight
Magazines