F.A.C.S. of Life 8th Grade Exploratory Instructor: Ms. Mennen Room #: 454 Phone Number: (920) 485-4441 ext. 454 Web Page: http://mennenfacs.weebly.com FACS Blog: http://mennenfacs.blogspot.com/ E-mail: [email protected] Welcome! In this class you will be given the opportunity to learn skills, examine issues, and become familiar with all topics related to Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS), as well as human growth and development. Class will most likely entail short lectures, discussions, small/large group projects, hands-on activities, quizzes and exams. Topics may include, but are not limited to: Child Development Healthy Relationships and Family Human Growth and Development Pregnancy, STIs, Contraceptives, and Abstinence Food and Nutrition Basic Sewing Understanding Differences Grading will be based on a point system for the following: Labs and Projects 40% Homework and Class Participation 40% Quizzes and Tests 20% *Put in 100% of the effort, get 100% of the grade you deserve!* Website: Please utilize my website http://mennenfacs.weebly.com for all presentations, assignments, review topics, lab/project guidelines, etc. Almost all assignments and notes given in class can also be accessed from the site if additional copies are needed. Materials Needed: Notebook Folder OR Binder Pen/Pencil Class Expectations: 1. Be respectful 2. Be organized 3. Be energized 4. Be on time Excused Absences: If you have an excused absence, it is your responsibility to check my website and/or see me for your missing assignments. Students with excused absences will receive 2 days per absent day to complete missed assignments. Assignments turned in following this procedure will not have the late work policy applied. Unexcused Absences: Unexcused absences will result in receiving ZERO points for the day’s activities/participation. Labs: If you are absent on a lab day, you are REQUIRED to make up those points through an alternative assignment. When returning to class, you must pick up a Lab Makeup sheet and a recipe to make at home. The Lab Makeup sheet will be filled out by you and your parent(s)/guardian(s). If you are unable to complete a lab at home, there are alternative assignments we can discuss. Late Work: For assignments turned in one day late, there will be a 10% penalty off the total grade. Any assignments turned in after one day late can be turned in for 75% credit until the end of the quarter’s grading period. Honor Code: Any student caught cheating will receive a ZERO for the given assignment/quiz/exam. FACS of Life! I am looking forward to the opportunity to work with you throughout the semester. By signing below, you are stating you understand the requirements of the course and the expectations of yourselves. Please have your parent/guardian sign below so they are aware of the requirements/expectations of the course as well. Note: You do not need to cut this portion off. Once in the gradebook, this syllabus will be returned to you for your reference. Please read and sign: I have read and understood the expectations and requirements of FACS of Life – 8th Grade FACS. Student Name (please print): ___________________________________________ Hr. ___________ Student Signature: ____________________________________________________ Date: ________ Parent/Guardian Signature: _____________________________________________Date: _________ Parents/Guardians: If you have any special skill/experience in relation to the class or would just like to come observe the class itself, please feel free to call or e-mail me to set up a time. Also, please feel free to contact me if you have any concerns/suggestions about the class or your child. I look forward to working with you and your child(ren) this semester!
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