Child Development

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Family & Consumer Sciences Department

2022-2023 Child Development

Mr. Tim Coyle-Smith

Grade levels: 9 – 12

Google Voice #: Call or Text: 864-663-3494

E-mail: tcoyle@greenville.k12.sc.us

Course Description

Child Development is an elective class that approaches the study of

human growth and development from conception through age six. The care and guidance of young children relative to the physical, social, emotional and mental developmental tasks are stressed. Competencies gained will prepare students to assume parental roles and/or careers involving the care and nurturing of the young.

Instructional Philosophy

The Family and Consumer Science curriculum is meant to be experienced. In my classes this is done through independent & collaborative efforts. I act as a facilitator as a means of presenting students with the foundation of learning and it is up to them to start the connection process and reach deeper meaning. I am there through every step of the process to guide, lead, and provide clarity. Please assist me by asking your child what they have learned in class and having them show you examples when you are out in the world.

Course Contents, Standards & Objectives

Click here to view the SC Foods and Nutrition State Standards

Course Contents, Standards & Objectives

Standards can be viewed online at

ed.sc.gov/agency/programs-services/148/documents/CD1.pdf

Parents may request a copy if internet access is unavailable.

Textbook

The Developing Child by Brisbane, Glencoe Publishing. Used as a teacher reference

iCEV Online program

Assessment/Grade Calculation:

• Student’s work is graded using a standard percentage system.

  • 60% of the overall grade will be based on major grades and,

  • 40% of the overall grade will be made up of minor grades.

Grading Scale:

A 90-100 B 80-89 C 70-79 D 60-69 F 59 & below

*Students are expected to save all materials from the class to help prepare for the mid-term and final exam review. This includes all notes, graded assignments and test*

Homework Policy:

• All work can be completed during the scheduled class time. All will be completed online using Google Docs or various other digital platforms. Note this is subject to change

Make-up Work:

• It is the student’s responsibility to make up for missed work. Absent work is easy to locate and complete from the Google Classroom platform. If a student is absent before a scheduled test, and no new material has been covered, the student will be expected to take the test on the scheduled date.

Late Work:

• Late work will be accepted, but will be penalized 10% of the grade each day it is not turned in without excused absence. If material is not turned in by the fifth day the student will receive a zero, and will not be allowed to make up work. I typically offer one make up assignment per quarter to provide your child the opportunity to make up for a missing minor assignment.

Student Behavior/Attendance & Tardy Policy:

• Students are to follow all GCSD guidelines. For more information click here

• Policies will evolve and update as the school year continues.

Communication with Parents:

• Parent communication is primarily through email. If you have an email address you prefer please let me know. Parents are notified each grading period of their students' progress in the class.