Student Expectation Sheet for

Family and Consumer Science Department

Classroom Rules

1. This classroom is for learning.

  • As I enter the classroom. I will sit down and begin to review material that will help me understand the next lecture and perform better on the next quiz or exam.
  • My instructor will dismiss the class, not the bell.

2. Follow safety guidelines.

  • I will obey all food/ human safety guidelines.
  • I will keep my hands and feet to myself.

3. Have all materials.

4. Respect.

  • I will show respect to my instructor, peers, and myself at all times.
  • I will take care of all equipment that belongs to this class. I realize the classroom is open for me to study and learn. It is my responsibility to see that it stays open. I will use food or equipment (including refrigerators) without consent from my instructor. I will not go through any cabinets/drawers etc. or refrigerators without my instructor’s consent.
  • I will raise my hand before speaking or leaving my seat.

5. Open mind.

  • I will not let fear keep me from trying something new or doing something in a different way.
  • I willlisten and follow directions.

Consequences:

1st time a rule is broken: Warning

2nd time a rule is broken: Call and/or Email Home

3rd time a rule is broken: Sent to office

Family & Consumer Science Department

Print Name: ______

Address (mailing): ______Zip: ______

Guardian Name(s):______

Phone: (Home) ______(Work) ______

I understand the following expectations are required of me in order to grow and become prepared for tougher classes and build towards the college level and career world. I realize if I choose not to carry out these expectations: I could possibly fail or be removed from this class.

Classroom Rules:

1. This classroom is for learning.

2. Follow safety guidelines.

3. Have all materials.

4. Respect myself, my peers, my teacher, the classroom.

5. Keep an open mind.

Consequences:

1st time a rule is broken: Warning

2nd time a rule is broken: Call/ Email Home

3rd time a rule is broken: Sent to office

I have read and understand what is expected of me.

Student Signature: ______Date: ______

Parent Signature: ______Date: ______
Welcome to the Family and Consumer Science Department!

Hello! Welcome to the Family and Consumer Science Department (FACS) at McLean County High School. I am very pleased to have you join me for an exciting year of learning. My name is Mrs. Searcy. I have many fun and exciting activities and lessons planned for this year and eagerly anticipated you joining me on this year’s great adventure in the world of FACS.

My philosophy is that I prepare you for the road that lies ahead and not prepare the road for you. Following this letter, you will read about wonderful things you will learn about in this class. It is my great hope that we master these expectations while having a fun time in a safe learning environment. Please keep in mind my expectations of you while you are in my classroom, so that we can ensure that our time together will be meaningful.

Please feel free to contact me, if you have a question about a homework assignment or topic studied in class. There are several ways to reach me. 1) You will find me in the FACS Department most days after school until 4:00 pm. 2) You may call me at home 270-273-0023 (please do not call after 7 pm, as I have young children and that is there bedtime). 3) You can reach me via email: . I will also post frequently on my teacher page which is located on our schools website. To get there, to then under schools along the top in the drop down menu select McLean County High School. On there right, there is several links; click on the teacher website link and then find me (Andrea Searcy) in the list of teachers and it will take you to my site. Please be sure to check on the site often.

If you enjoy the FACS Department, remember that we are tied to Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA). We would love to have you as a club member for this year. The club dues are $14 for the 2012-2013 school year. There are many perks to being a club member, too. FCCLA has many opportunities to allow you to grow personally and develop that leader within you.

As I stated earlier, I am very excited to have you in class this year and I know you will learn much this year in the FACS Department. Welcome!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Searcy

Family and Consumer Science Departmental Policy

Late Work

Classwork: All work that is assigned for a grade is to be turned in at the required time. For classroom work that is assigned for a grade…

1 day late – 4 points off

2 days late – 8 points off

3 days late – 0 for grade

Tests, Projects, Quizzes: All work that is assigned for a grade is to be completed at the required time. For tests, projects, or quizzes that are not the follow deductions will be made…

1 day – 25% off

2 days – 50% off

3 days – 75% off

Absent from Class

The Family and Consumer Science Department follows McLean County High School policy for late work. However, if you do not turn in your work within the allotted time – it will be considered late and subject to late work deductions. Also just to remind you – YOU are responsible for your missed work. Missed work is in your folder in your classes’ crate on my desk and is labeled.

MAKE-UP WORK

Students shall be allowed to complete make-up work for excused absences. Students will have two (2) days to make up their missed work for the first day’s absence and one (1) day for each additional day’s absence to complete the missed work. Requesting make-up work is the responsibility of the student.

Students who have absences because of suspensions from school are allowed to do the following:

  • Turn in for credit any project or homework assigned before a suspension occurs but due during the time of suspension. The parent and student are responsible for turning the assignment in at the school office, and
  • Complete long term projects assigned during the suspension but due until a date after the suspension ends.
  • Work assigned and due during the suspension will not be accepted unless the principal/vice principal determines that a failure to accept such work may result in the student failing the course.

If you have AEP- and I have brought work to you, you are required to turn the assignments by the next class day. If you are in AEP for an extended time, please have the AEP teacher put the assignments in my mailbox the following morning. If they are not turned in in a timely manner, they will be considered late and subject to late penalties.

Grading Structure

The following grades will be given in each course with the following weight . . .

Classwork25 points per assignment

Participation15 points per week (unless stated differently for course such as Child Development)

Skills MasteryBecause the FACS department is a career ready component for the new accountability system from Kentucky Department of Education, we focus of mastery of skills. Within each unit a skills list will developed and you will be able to determine how you are mastering those skills. All tests and quizzes will reflect those skills and the questions will correspond to the specific skills to be mastered. Also, in order to gain an accurate picture of what you do or do not need to learn there will be a pre-assessment quiz at the beginning of the unit and a summative quiz at the end of the unit. During the unit I will make formative assessments of how you are progressing. These formative assessments will not always be tests or quizzes which are taken for a grade, but may be classwork assignments, group work, or even verbal questioning. This is not to punish you, but to make you more successful in the Family and Consumer Science Department.

  • Skills Mastery will be broken into three categories with the following weights:

Tests100 points per test

Quizzes50 points per quiz

Project100 points per project

Turing in Classroom Work

On my desk is a tray with your class labeled on it. You will turn in your work to that tray. I will grade your work and report it into infinite campus. I will then turn in your graded work into your folder in the crate with your name on it. If your work is not there, it has not been done. Your responsibility is to keep up your work, I suggest you keep all of your work in that folder so you can study from it for final, to document that you have received training for that particular subject we are discussing in class, and to assure that it was turned in.

Food and Drink in the Classroom

You may eat and drink in my classroom. You CANNOT leave my classroom after the tardy bell rings to get food – NO EXCEPTIONS!! You will be considered TARDY!!! You must eat your school lunch when it is your scheduled time to eat school lunch. You cannot eat your school lunches in my classroom either.

Cellphones / iPods / Music Devices

The Family and Consumer Science department follow the school’s policy for using these devices. You will not be permitted to use the devices for your leisure during instructional time. Only when I, as the teacher have given you permission can you use these devices. There will be times you can use these devices in the classroom for instruction. When you leave to go to the restroom, your phone or iPod must be placed on my desk before you leave – no exceptions.

Lavatory Passes/ Leaving the Classroom/ Tardy for Class

You will receive only four (4) Lavatory passes forevery two nine weeks section of this class. If you have a medical issue please let me know. You must get them signed by me before you leave the classroom. If you have unused passes at the end of the 2nd nine week period, you can turn them in for extra credit on your participation grade. You can only leave the classroom with my permission and you must take with you my water can! If you leave, after the tardy bell rings and without my permission, you will be considered skipping class. If you must leave my classroom you need to get a signed note from me before you leave. If you are not in the classroom when the tardy bell rings – YOU WILL BE CONSIDERED TARDY! If you are tardy three times in a nine week period, you will be sent to the principal’s office.

Foods and Nutrition

Class Description:

This course is designed to assist students in making critical decisions about food, which contributes to health and well-being. Laboratory instruction is included as an application process. Practical problems addressed relate to attitudes toward food, nutrition facts, special health concerns and diets, management of food resources, preparation skills, food safety, sanitation and careers in nutrition and food service. Leadership development will be provided through the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America.

Topics covered in Class:

7 Units

  • Food Choices and the importance of food
  • Nutrition and Wellness
  • Food Planning
  • Kitchen Safety and Sanitation
  • Cooking Methods and Techniques
  • Food Preparation
  • Careers in the Food Service Industry

Grading Structure of the Class:

  • Three tests plus the final
  • Fourteen quizzes (7 Pre-Assessments – before each unit 7 Summative – after each unit).
  • Two Projects (To be named at a later date)
  • Cooking Labs – very important component of your grade, it shows me what you can do.

Child Development

Class Description:

This course addresses the concepts related to understanding the areas and stages of human growth and development, recognizing effects of heredity and environment on human growth and development, meeting the needs of exceptional children, promoting optimum growth and development in the prenatal, infancy, toddler, preschool and school-age stages. Careers in child/human development are explored. Leadership development will be provided through the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) student organization.

Topics covered in Class:

9 Units

  • Introduction to Child Development
  • Pregnancy and Birth
  • Infancy
  • Toddlers
  • Preschoolers
  • School – age Children
  • Health and Safety
  • The Exceptional Child
  • Careers

Grading Structure of the Class:

  • Four to Five tests plus the final
  • Eighteen quizzes (9 Pre-Assessments – before each unit 9 Summative – after each unit).
  • Three Projects (To be named at a later date)
  • Participation Grade is more for this class – very important component of your grade, it shows me what you can work with younger children.

Life Skills

Class Description:

This comprehensive course provides an opportunity for acquiring basic life skills and guides students to explore select specific areas for concentrated study. Emphasis is on family, employability skills, adolescent development, introduction to textiles, interiors and design, financial management, challenges of parenting, establishing healthy relationships, and creating a foundation for healthy lifestyles and nutrition. Leadership development will be provided through the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America

.Topics covered in Class:

10 Units

  • Family, Career, Community Leaders of America
  • Personal Development
  • Relationships
  • Parenting and Child Development
  • Fundamentals of Teaching
  • Consumer Decision Making
  • Hospitality, Recreation, and Tourism
  • Nutrition and Food
  • Fashion and Interior Design
  • Careers

Grading Structure of the Class:

  • Five tests plus the final
  • Twenty quizzes (10 Pre-Assessments – before each unit 10 Summative – after each unit).
  • Three Projects (To be named at a later date)