Lifetime Nutrition and Wellness

Email: erobey@dentonisd.org

Phone: 940-369-4700

Morning Tutorials: Tu-F (7:45-8:15)

Afternoon Tutorials: Tu/W (3:45-4:15)

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Course Syllabus

Course Requirements

Device that has Google Drive (must have the ability to add additional apps when

needed for class) If you do not have a device, one can be loaned to you while you are in class when available.

Course Description

This laboratory/ project based course will teach students to investigate careers in the food industry, physical health, the digestive system, metabolism, recipes, vitamins, minerals, nutrients and much more. Each student is expected to complete the knowledge and skills essential for success in high-skill, high-wage, or high-demand human services careers.

Materials

Classroom Dues $10 (used to purchase groceries for cooking labs)

Handouts and applicable materials (provided)

Pencils/Map pencils

Composition book

Choose 2 of the following: box of tissues, clorox wipes, hand sanitizer, map pencils, or markers

Course Objectives

• TEK 1, 7, 8: All career info will be sprinkled throughout the semester

• TEK 5: The student understands equipment, safety and sanitation

• TEK 2: The student understands the role of nutrients in the body.

• TEK 3: Digestion and Metabolism

• TEK 4: Balanced Diets

• TEK 6: The student demonstrates knowledge of food-management principles.

Grading:

Pursuant to Denton ISD’s grading policy all grades for the course will be reflective of mastery of Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). Students and parents may access the TEKS For 130.275 Interpersonal Studies within the Human Resources cluster at

http://tea.texas.gov/index2.aspx?id=25769807883

Grades will be in one of two categories: major assessments and minor assessments. Major assessments consist of tests, projects, and presentations that are designed to evaluate understanding. Minor assessments will consist of developmental assignments that check for

understanding of a smaller set of learning objectives; examples include worksheets, quizzes, writing prompts, and classroom/on-line activities.

Major Assessments: 60% of final nine weeks grade

Minor Assessments: 40% of final nine weeks grade

Reassessment Opportunities Must Be Earned By Meeting The Following Criteria:

• A “Request to Reassess” form must be submitted to the teacher by the student.

• All late work tied to the assessment must be completed and mastery demonstrated in order to earn reassessment.

• The reassessment must be completed within ten school days of the primary assessment.

• One opportunity for reassessment will be provided.

• Reassessment will be worth full credit.

Classroom Expectations

MAKE-UP WORK:

• It will be the student's responsibility to see that makeup work is completed within the specified timeframe.

Classroom Management:

• Be respectful of the teacher and students in the class and on-line.

• All policies in the STUDENT HANDBOOK will be followed.

• Be on time to class with the needed supplies.

• Cell Phones or any other electronic devices may not be used during instructional time

(lectures, videos, and activities) or testing unless authorized by the teacher.

• Students will be held responsible for equipment and furniture at their workstation.

• Remain in your seat until you are dismissed at the end of the class.

• When leaving class, clean the work area and throw away trash.

Classroom Conduct and Consequences:

Tardies: 3 tardies will result in a detention and an email to the guardian. Failure to serve detention will result in a second detention. Every 3 detentions will be an office referral.

Daily classroom misbehavior: Every 3 warnings will result in a detention and an email to the guardian. Failure to serve detention will result in a second detention. Every 3 detentions will be an office referral.

Cell Phones: Every 3 warnings will result in a detention and an email to the guardian. Failure to serve detention will result in a second detention. After 3 detentions the phone will be taken to the office.

Some mis-behaviors will result in automatic detention or office referral. Discretion up to the teacher.

Facts about high school credit

• Lifetime and Nutrition is for 7th and 8th grade students only

• Must pass the class with a 70% or above

• 90% attendance in class for semester

• Students will earn ½ a high school elective credit towards high school graduation

• Students may not take the same class twice.