1. Welcome To Mrs. Faulkner’s
Family & Consumer
Sciences Class

2. Getting to know you and me!
Little about me
Married to Brian- 13 years
1 son, Blake and he is going into the 6th grade
BS degree from the University of North Alabama
I LOVE to shop, swim, spend time with my family, experience new things and anything outdoors.

3. My expectations of each and everyone of you!
Why? Because I believe in you.
I know each and everyone of you are capable of the work!
I don’t EVER want to hear “I can’t”.
The acronym for “I can’t” is “I Completely Admit I’m Not Trying”

4. What Are Procedures?
Procedures are put in place for our classroom so you will know what is expected of you on a daily basis.
This will keep us all focused and keep labs and classroom activities running smoothly.

5. Entering Class Procedures
Sit in your assigned seat.
Assignment will be on the overhead projector and “Bell Ringers” should be started immediately upon entering classroom.

6. Entering Classroom Procedures
However, if there is not a bellringer or activity on the overhead projector, please sit quietly and wait for your instructions.

7. Entering Class Procedures
All purses, bags, backpacks will be kept under your chair during class.
If you don’t want your purse to get dirty from being placed on the floor, keep it in your locker!

8. Classroom Procedures
Bring ALL books and materials to class and take them with you when you leave.
Listen and follow instructions the FIRST time they are given.

9. “Whose turn is it to talk?”
PLEASE participate
I want to hear what you have to say
Make all questions and comments relevant to the current discussion
If your question is off the topic, write it down and ask later.

10. “Whose turn is it to talk?”
We will have several classroom discussions throughout the year.
We will all have the opportunity to talk.
When it is your turn, we will all listen.
When it is my turn, we will all listen.
When I raise my hand please freeze, keep eyes on me, and be ready for instructions.

11. Absence Procedures
PLEASE try to be here. I truly miss you when you are absent.
It is your responsibility to make up any missed work!
Please check with me before or after class for missed assignments.

12. Missed Work/Assignments
You will not have the option to take a zero on missed assignments.
You MUST make-up all missed work/assignments in my classroom.

13. Visitor/Substitute Procedures
When someone enters the classroom, immediately there should be silence.
Continue on with your lesson.
I am rarely out, however, if I am, please treat the substitute with the same respect that you show me and be on your very best behavior.

14. Folder Procedure
In your 1” 3 ring binder you will keep all assignments and complete bell ringers daily.
I will hand back graded papers that will be filed in the appropriate box located on the shelf.

15. SAFE ZONE Procedures This classroom is a Safe Zone.
No one is allowed to say anything ugly about you or to you while you are here.
You are not allowed to talk about others, and others are not allowed to talk about you.
You are free to ask/answer questions, share your feelings, and be your true self.
If someone calls you a name or is negative to you, they will be asked to apologize and say three positive things about you.
We are a family unit in this class and anything you share will remain here.
TREAT OTHERS THE WAY YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE TREATED!!

16. Rules
Be Responsible
Be in your assigned seat when the tardy bell rings.
Be respectful of others and their property.
Listen carefully and follow directions
Clean up your area at the end of class
Have a positive attitude!

17. Discipline First Offense- Verbal Warning Second Offense-
Classroom Detention
Cleaning areas of the department
Third Offense-
Call Parent
Fourth Offense-
Referred to Assistant Principal

18. Fee and Membership Due’s
Classroom Fee’s are as follows:
FACS = $30.00
Parenting= $25.00
Food & Nutrition = $30.00
FCCLA Membership Fee’s are $20.00.
If FCCLA dues are paid before August 20th, you will receive a free t-shirt!

19. Supplies should be brought
3 Ring 1” Binder
Black or Blue Pen
Wish List
1 Box Kleenex-
1 Bottle hand sanitizer
Supplies should be brought
to class daily!

20. Documents That Must Be Signed & Returned
Back page of course syllabus
Classroom Rules/Discipline Sheet
Student Safety Pledge Form

21. Quote For The Day
"You need to be aware of what others are doing, applaud their efforts, acknowledge their successes, and encourage them in their pursuits. When we all help one another, everybody wins." Jim Stovall

22. Finally… I am SO happy to be here with you.
You are all very important to me and I want to see each and everyone of you succeed!

23. “Fun For Thought”
"Aoccdrnig to rscheearch at Txes M&A Uinervtisy, it deosn't mttaer in waht oredr the ltteers in a wrod are, the olny iprmoetnt tihng is taht the frist and lsat ltteer be in the rghit pclae. The rset can be a total mses and you can sitll raed it wouthit a porbelm. Tihs is bcuseae the huamn mnid deos not raed ervey lteter by istlef, but the wrod as a wlohe."