Kate Duncan Smith DAR High School
Foundations in Family Consumer Science Syllabus - 2020-2021
Mrs. Liz Clark
email: clarke@marshallk12.org school phone: 256-857-5150
Remind text messages: 81010@clarkfcs Google classroom code: khnhlc
Course Description:
Foundations in Family Consumer Science is a one-credit introductory course taught in grades 9-12. This
is a lecture-lab course where several topics will be introduced by the
instructor and students will be taught through project based learning.
Students will learn through traditional classroom activities, lab
activities in all subjects, and individual projects created by the
students. This course encourages critical thinking, integration of
technology, safety concepts, and application of knowledge and skills
related to practical questions and problems.
Content Covered:
- Marriage and Family
- Parenting and Care-giving
- Consumer Sciences (budgeting, finding the best buy)
- Apparel (sewing)
- Housing & Interiors
- Food & Nutrition (cooking)
- Technology & Careers
FCCLA
Family,
Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) is a national career
and technical student organization. It is an integral part of the Family
Consumer Sciences curriculum and provides opportunities to apply
instructional competencies and workplace readiness skills, enhances
leadership development skills, and provides opportunities for community
service. Students will have the opportunity to complete projects and
compete in STAR Events at the state competition in Montgomery (March)
and national competition (July). There are also scholarship
opportunities available through FCCLA membership and participation.
FCCLA meetings will be held during class time. There is a $15
membership fee to join FCCLA.
CLASS SUPPLIES AND FEES:
- $30 Class Fee - this will provide materials needed for class projects
- $15 FCCLA membership fee (optional, but strongly encouraged)
- 3-ring binder, loose leaf paper
- Students
will complete several sewing projects during the year. Thanks to the
support of DAR ladies from around the country, we have a very
well-supplied fabric closet. However, students may wish to purchase
fabric or patterns if they do not find something that they like in our
free supply.
CREDENTIALING:
Students
will have the opportunity to receive industry credentials when they
meet certain requirements. These credentials are recognized in the
“real world” and help students find employment. Specific details about
credentialing areas will be given to students during the course.
GRADING:
Written Tests/Projects = 60% summative
Classwork and Practice = 40% formative
All
students will be expected to pass a safety and sanitation test before
they can participate in lab experiences. A score of 100% is required on
the safety test for the food lab and the sewing lab.
Extra credit should not be necessary if you actively participate in class activities. Any
extra credit opportunities available will be posted on the class
activities bulletin board. Extra credit may involve participating in
after school hours activities.
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES:
Be Respectful:
- Treat everyone with kindness and consideration for their feelings – the same way you expect to be treated.
- Everyone
has the right to be heard, including the teacher.Don’t talk during
instruction and don’t talk when someone is presenting to the class.
- People
and human relationships are more important than electronics.Put away
that cell phone!! There will be a cell phone “holding area” in the
classroom and cell phones can only be used during class time with
teacher permission.
- Clean up your work area and put things away where they belong so the next person can find them.
- Take care of classroom materials and supplies – resources are not unlimited – don’t waste.
Be Responsible:
- Always follow directions and safety procedures.
- Be punctual. Be present. Be prepared.
- Take responsibility for your actions. Do what you say you will do.
- If you make a mistake, admit it, learn from it, and move on.
- Do your own work! Give your brain some exercise.
- Do work that you are proud of doing.
- Turn in work on time.Late work is automatically 10 points off.
- Stay
on top of make-up work – if you are absent, it is your job to find out
what you missed.Excessive absences will be a problem in a class like
ours that is hands-on and project based.
- Be an active participant in group work.Don’t let your group down by not contributing and not doing your part.
Be Resourceful:
- C3B4Me
- When working, utilize three other resources before asking me.Learning
to solve problems is one of the most important life skills!
DISCIPLINE:
Something
important for you to know about me is that I place a very high value on
being a good, conscientious worker and believe that following and
enforcing school rules is a part of my job. So, I will
enforce school policies and procedures on tardiness, dress code, the
use of technology during class, etc. It is also my job to make sure
that everyone has the opportunity to learn. If someone is causing a
disruption that keeps our class from learning and being productive, then
it is my job to make sure that the disruption ends.
I
like a happy, peaceful, cooperative classroom. I don’t like yelling
and fussing. I believe that most problems can be solved together, within
our classroom. However, I also believe in communicating with parents
and will keep them informed of any issues and enlist their cooperation,
if needed, to help us resolve any problems. If parental communication
doesn’t help resolve the situation, then I will involve our school
administration. I also believe in the use of “corrective remediation
time,” or after-school detention.