FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES I

Patrice Nix

patricenix@walkerschools.org

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Foundations of Family and Consumer Sciences I is a comprehensive foundation course designed to assist students in developing the core knowledge and skills needed to manage their lives by exploring the impact of today’s choices on tomorrow’s possibilities. Emphasis is on leadership, human development, family and parenting education, consumer economics and resource management, housing and living environments, nutrition and foods, textiles and apparel, and career preparation. Critical skills in decision-making , problem solving, critical thinking, technology, work and family management, and workplace readiness are reinforced through authentic experiences.

INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES:

Emphasis is placed on applying concepts and principles and using communication skiI1s to listen, speak, write, and read. Since learning styles vary among students, a variety of instructional strategies will be included. At least 25% of instructional time will be lab experiences. Written and/or practical exams will be given.

MATERIALS NEEDED:

Notebook for handouts and worksheets

Paper and pen or pencil for assignments

Tabs or notebook dividers

Sewing projects will cost between $15 and $20

TARDIES, ATTENDANCE, AND MAKEUP WORK:

Students will be expected to be in the room with materials ready when the tardy bell rings. The school tardy policy will be followed. Attendance is very important in this class due to labs and group work. If a day is missed, the work must be made up within five days of returning. After the absence, the student should give the absentee permit to the teacher at the beginning of the period. Makeup work should be asked for and completed. Failure to make up work within five days will result in zeros and thus lower the final grade. Do your very best to be present.

STANDARDS OF COMPLETION:

Successful completion of this program requires that students satisfactorily complete the course work. Some of the methods of evaluation will be class assignments, class participation, homework, projects, home projects, tests, group and lab experiences. Grades will be determined as follows:

40% Labs and Projects

30% Tests and Quizzes

20% Daily Work

10% Homework  

WALKER COUNTY GRADING SCALE:

A = 90 - 100
B = 80 - 89
C = 75 - 79
D=70-74
F = 69 & below

TEXTBOOKS

Textbooks will not be issued; however, if a student checks a book out for use they are responsible for its safe return. The attached list shows a list of textbooks that will be used in class during the semester.

Clothing, Fashion, Fabric Construction - Glencoe
Contemporary Living – Goodheart/Wilcox
Creative Living - Glencoe
Goals for Living – Goodheart/Wilcox
Skills for Living – Goodheart/Wilcox