Parenting Course Syllabus
Mrs. Richardson
Room 12
(815)844-6113 x-280 OR (815)842-2557 x-280
Prep Hours: 6th & 7th
Course Description:This course helps students understand the responsibilities, satisfactions, and stresses of parenthood. Course content includes the following; managing and organizing parenting by applying decision-making and goal-setting skills; applying basic principles of the parenting process; practicing health and safety standards as related to parenting; providing experiences which encourage parents and children to maximize resources; encouraging human relations skills in children/adolescents; community resource agencies and services; and evaluating the impact on parenting of family and career changes.
Course Credit: This course is an elective in the area of Career & Technical Education, junior level and above, and counts for a 1/2 unit of credit towards graduation.
Classroom Supplies:
Textbook: Parenting Rewards & Responsibilities, Verna Hildebrand
School Issued Netbook
Writing Utensil - Blue or Black Pen and/or Pencil
Folder or Binder (keep notes/handouts organized)
Grading: The cumulative semester grade will be based on weighted categories which include; Tests 30%, Reflective Writing 30%, Projects 20%, and Daily Class Work 20%.The cumulative semester grade counts for 90% of the final semester grade with a semester exam worth 10% of the final grade.
Current grading scale and grading codes:
92-100 = A (Superior Command)I = Incomplete
83-91 = B (Solid Command)NC= No Credit
82-74 = C (Partial Command)WX = Attempted Class-No Credit
73-65 = D (Limited Command)WF= Withdraw Failing
Below 65 = F (Very Limited Command)
Late Work Policy/Practice: Late assignments will be accepted with a 20% deduction of the maximum possible points from the score earned up to seven calendar days prior to the final exam.
Re-Take/Re-Learning Policy:The learning of concepts for students may occur at different rates or as a result of different experiences or support. Since all students will be measured against the content and standards for the subject area, retakes are allowed for all students who have failed to meet the minimum competency and mastery requirements of the standards.
If a student does not meet a minimum expectation set on the assessment by the teacher, a student will be encouraged to participate in relearning and reassessing.
Students who desire to improve their performance (regardless of the original grade) may also participate in the retake process.
The better of the two scores will be recorded.
As the teacher is the authority in the classroom, the teacher maintains the right to disallow a retake at his/her discretion determined on a case by case basis.
Classroom Expectations:
Stay On Task
Comply With All School Policies
Treat Others/Classroom Environment With Respect
Take Initiative
School-Wide Classroom Discipline Plan: This plan allows every student to manage his or her behavior. We believe this plan will promote a good learning environment for academic and social success. We encourage all students to display appropriate behavior. If a student chooses to break a rule, the following consequences will be administered cumulatively on a daily basis.
Step 1:Warning for violation of handbook/classroom rules.
Step 2: Room Detention with the teacher. (10 minute maximum)
- Parents will be contacted.
Step 3: Room Detention with the teacher. (30 minute maximum)
- Teacher must provide 24 hours notice.
- Parents will be contacted.
Step 4: Sever Case – Sent to the office
- Sent to the office after Steps 1, 2, 3 have failed or student displayed gross misconduct.
- Violations will be handled on an individual basis by the administration. Consequences may range from verbal reprimand to expulsion.
If a student repeatedly exhibits inappropriate, disruptive or insubordinate behavior the instructor may skip any step on the plan, dropping down to more serious consequences. By following the rules it allows our faculty to teach, thus creating a productive classroom environment.
In Addition: Be Present, Punctual and Prepared! Please bring all supplies necessary for daily classroom assignments and activities.
Your Success is important to me! You are more than welcome to communicate any questions or concerns at any time. Please feel free to see me before or after school if you need additional help.
Career & Technical Education