Course Summary 2009-2010
Teacher’s Name: _Mrs. Dawn Castleberry Blog Address:http://lovinggood.typepad.com/castleberry/_ or “ Castleberrys Castle
Teacher’s Telephone and Voice Mail: __678-331-3015 X448__________ Email Address:_dawn.castleberry@cobbk12.org_______
Course Description
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FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCE Family & Consumer Science (FACS) curriculum is organized under the “Career Pathways” of Food, Nutrition & Wellness, Culinary Arts, Consumer & Finance, Career Development, Early Childhood Edu., Interior Design, Fashion Design, Family, Community & Leadership. Each unit requires the students to select resources, conduct research, complete hands-on activities utilizing equipment, appliances, etc. Also, students are required to demonstrate presentation skills and labs for learning at home. The course begins each day with lessons on manners and etiquette. |
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Textbook |
Applying Life Skills Glencoe, 2007 |
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Grading System (Evaluation process and weights) |
Standards -Based Grading system created by units: Culinary, Nutrition & Wellness= 25% Early Childhood Education= 20% Consumer and Finances= 20% Interior & Fashion Design= 25% Careers/Life Skills/Leadership= 10% |
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Classwork/Homework Policy |
It is the student’s responsibility to check with his/her teacher or the BLOG for make-up work. Tests & projects assigned prior to the absence will be due on the original date and are not affected by short term absences. Students & parents should utilize the BLOG on the LMS website to remain updated with daily assignments. All assignments must be completed on time. Any/all questions are welcomed by the teacher. |
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Requirements (Assignments, Books, Reading |
Each student will need the following: (Detailed info. and due dates will be given a min. of 2 weeks in advance and posted on the BLOG) ¨ For the culinary unit- Students will occasionally need to bring food items, food labels or project materials ¨ For the fashion /interior design unit- Students will need fabric (recycled is great) & pillow stuffing Each student will be given: ¨ 3-prong folder and the FACS packet for class |
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Other Information (Policies, procedures, tutoring, extra help sessions, etc.) |
Procedures will be given during 1st day of each class. Extra Help and grade replacement projects will always be available. Please contact me if required. |
