The goal of Eighth Grade Family and Consumer Science is to provide all students with an introduction to the Family and Consumer Sciences-related Career Clusters. The Eighth Grade Family & Consumer Science Pathway includes Nutrition & Food Science, Interiors/Fashion/Textiles, Employability Skills, and, Housing & Community Management. Students will acquire fundamental knowledge and skills necessary for success in any of the career pathways. Exposure to career possibilities in each area will allow students to successfully integrate their interests into a career plan.
COURSE SYLLABUS
8th Grade Family & Consumer Science
Course # 20.01300
In this course, middle school students will experience a variety of activities that will promote self-awareness, leadership, development of skills needed to achieve personal goals relating to family, home, career, and community.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. Work cooperatively with other students.
2. Observe safety procedures for all kitchen appliances and utensils.
3. Effectively manipulate all kitchen equipment.
4. Observe and practice food safety and sanitation at all times.
5. Participate in all group presentations.
6. Carefully follow all lab rules assigned by the teacher!
7. Participate and complete all assigned project(s).
ASSESSMENT:
Tests 55%
Daily grades/Labs 25%
Final Exam 20%
· It is the student’s responsibility to see the teacher about makeup work. It must be completed and turned in within 3 days of absence.
· Try not to miss on a lab day; an alternate assignment will be issued for any missed lab. Missing only 1 lab can drop your grade!
RESOURCES: Various textbooks, and other resources will be used throughout the course.. Students will be expected to keep a well-organized notebook in class daily to keep up with handouts and supplementary materials. There will be a comprehensive written exam that will come from all handouts, notes, quizzes and tests throughout the semester.
MATERIALS NEEDED: Each day you are required to have a 3-ring notebook, paper, pen or pencil, Chromebook. A warmup will be completed at the start of each class, so an ink pen and paper are needed daily!! The first day you come to class unprepared you will be given a warning, with any additional days being considered a zero for the day.
TARDY POLICY: Follow Student Handbook
CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT POLICY:
1st offense- warning
2nd offense- MORNING detention
3rd offense- parent contact (phone call, letter, conference)
4th offense- sent to the office
ATTENDANCE POLICY: It is important to be in class every day to receive classroom instruction. Students are responsible for getting makeup work from the teacher before or after class.
BATHROOM POLICY: You will be allowed ONLY 3 PASSES PER SEMESTER. Make every effort to go between classes. There will only be one student out at a time. Do not interrupt the teacher to ask to go to the bathroom!
CLASSROOM RULES:
1. Be respectful to teacher(s)and to your peers!!!!!
2. Be in class at all times. If you are absent, you have 3 days to make up the work. An alternate assignment will be given for any missed lab.
3. Bring your needed supplies to class daily. The 2nd offense results in a “0” for the day.
4. No drinks, food, or candy is allowed in the classroom. A water bottle with a cap is ok.
5. Be in your seat when the tardy bell rings.
6. There will be no sleeping in class.
7. A head covering will be required in all cooking labs.
8. Stay in your assigned area—no wandering through the department.
9. Be honest with your work. Cheating will result in a “0” for both parties involved. Work only on class-related work.
10. No “goofing off”. Labs can be fun when FOLLOWING THE RULES!!!!
11. Follow classroom guidelines on technology in the classroom.
· Use your time wisely while in this classroom. Upon entering the classroom, begin work by getting your materials, textbook, and other supplies ready for class.
· If you finish early and/or have a few minutes to spare read a book, or complete any make-up work.,
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8th Grade Family & Consumer Science: 2024-2025
Teacher: Mrs. Laura Byrd
Be aware of FCBOE Policy: Offense Number 6: ELECTRONIC DEVICES (PAGING DEVICES, CELLULAR PHONES, iPod, MP3 PLAYERS, WALKIE-TALKIES, CAMERAS, SMART PHONES) Students shall not display, or turn on cellular phones, smartphones, video phones, pagers, walkie-talkies, cameras, or other electronic devices during regular school hours, including homeroom, instructional class time, class change time, breakfast or lunch, or while on school buses, except such devices that are expressly approved by the school administration. Taking pictures and/or videos at school is prohibited unless approved by an administrator. The school staff is not responsible for investigating for lost or stolen electronic devices.
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Students will:
Demonstrate employability skills required by business and industry.
Apply principles of nutrition and food science and their relaionships to human growth, development, health & wellness using technology and hands-on experiences to support informed decision-making skills needed to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Apply principles of nutrition and food science and their relationships to human growth, development, health and wellness using technology and hands-on experiences to support informed decision-making skills needed to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Analyze and apply culinary-related knowledge, technology and skills necessary for food preparation and service in a safe and sanitary work environment.
Analyze factors (social, psychological, cultural, economic) affecting fibers and apparel decisions for individuals and families and their overall impact.
Synthesize factors (social, psychological, cultural, economic) affecting housing and interior design decisions for individuals and families and their overall impact.
Compare and contrast the growth and development of the child, ages birth to 5.
Identify and apply the knowledge, skills, and practices of the educational workforce.
Explain the relationships of social (family/friends) and financial (money) skills needed to develop personal and business interactions.
Synthesize factors (social, psychological, cultural, economic) affecting consumers (individuals) and business decisions for individuals and families and how these decisions affect society .