Seating Chart up front  Welcome Treat Activity/Get to know you Sheets  About me

Child Development Mrs. Stevens

Book?  Go over Disclosure  Child Activity  Names

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FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES Below are the eight Pathways in Family & Consumer Sciences Education: Child Development Consumer Economics Services Family and Human Services Fashion Design, Manufacturing and Merchandising Food Science, Dietetics and Nutrition Food Service and Culinary Arts Hospitality Services Interior Design

The STATE required performance objectives (assignments) are:  Child development is the study of children and their growth and development as they move through various stages of life. Students will receive practical, usable skills to assist them in becoming better educated and better prepared caregivers, siblings, parents, and citizens. Come prepared to Work, Participate, Learn, and Have Fun!

Supplies  Class Notebook PAID FOR WITH FEE!  $10 fee  Pen/Pencil every day

Student Expectations  This class will include: daily reflections, children’s book and song evaluations, speakers, assignments, tests, observations, projects, group work, notebook, child activities, and CTE state competency test.  Each student will come to class prepared with class notebook and something to write with.  Students are responsible for all information and work presented in class whether here or not. When absent, check the blog for updates. It is YOUR responsibility to let the teacher know ahead of time if you know you will be absent or to get work off of blog when sick, etc.  Check assignment board often for assignments & due dates.  Students will be completing a Computer baby/semester project in which they will have the opportunity to have a baby simulator experience OR choose an alternative project. This project will be a large part of their 4 th term grade. Please read and sign the permission slip for the computer baby!  Due to the numerous hands on experiences, group work, and activities done in class, it is necessary for each student to remain in control of and be responsible for their actions and talking.  Come to class ON TIME! Late students need to sign the tardy sheet before going to their seat. If you are more than 20 minutes late, you are marked absent. Citizenship will correspond with school attendance policy.  Follow all other school rules and policies:  No hats, cell phones, ipods, headphones, food/drink (except water), etc.  There is a $10.00 class fee - covers cost of notebook and child activities.  Worth 100 practice points! Due_____________

Grading Grading will consist of projects, portfolio checks, tests, participation, and other assignments.  Grade Scale:  A A B+  B B C+  C C D+  D D F   ***Always keep every scored item until you have completed the class and received your final grade.***

Grading Cont.  Extra credit will be limited. Students can redeem “vouchers” that the end of each quarter. Each student receives 2 vouchers at the beginning of each quarter that can either be used for“Late-work” pass that will void the 50% deduction. If these vouchers are not used by the end of the quarter, extra credit will be awarded.  Late Work Policy: Any assignment turned in after grading is late. Any late work turned in without a voucher will be deducted 50%.

Videos  Videos: We may watch numerous video clips to reinforce concepts taught in this class. We will watch “Mom at 16” in our Teen Pregnancy Unit and possibly scenes from Mrs. Doubtfire when viewing different parenting styles.

 ► Due to recent concern regarding the Family Education Right to Privacy Act (FERPA), this is to let you know that some of the student’s assignments might be corrected by other students under the direction to the teacher. Students are advised that confidentiality and honesty are of the utmost importance. Any violation of such will be dealt with administratively. We might be looking at each other’s work.

Human Sexuality Consent Form  This formed must be signed by both parent/guardian and student and then returned with the disclosure before you can participate in human sexuality instruction and the State Competency test.

Due Dates!  Disclosure & Supplies Due: DISCLOSURE DUE FRIDAY! FEE DUE September 3!

Get-to-Know You  On your 3x5 card, fill out the following: 1.Full Name 2.Name Preferred 3.Birthday 4.Favorite Color Hobbies 6.2 People in this class you would LOVE to take a vacation with! 7.A few sentences on why you took this class, what you hope to learn, etc. 8.Anything else important I need to know. (Accommodations, prefer to sit in front, etc.)

Child Activity: Bubble Art Child Activity!  Bubbles