Syllabus
Cour Course Title: Parenting is a second level FAcs Course. The course allows students to focus on parenting roles and responsibilities.
se Goals: This is a lecture-lab course where several topics will be introduced by Miss Cantrell and students will be taught through project based learning. Students will learn through traditional classroom activities, lab activities in all subjects and personal individual projects created by the students. This course encourages critical thinking, integration of technology, safety concepts, and application of knowledge and skills related to practical questions and problems.
Parenting Decisions
Students will:
- Describe family structures and their impact on parenting, including stages of the family life cycle, functions of each family member, and ways to maintain a strong family.
- Explain roles and responsibilities of parents across the child’s life span.
- Comparing myths and realities of parenting
- Analyze factors that influence the decision to become a parent, including cost of having and rearing a child; environmental influences impacting the health of the child and mother; age, maturity, and genetics of parents; and the need to assess career goals.
- Explain the impact of birth defects on the decision to become a parent, including types, causes, prevention, and treatment.
Becoming a Parent
- Explain social, financial, emotional, and educational challenges of teen pregnancy and parenthood, including risks to the mother and child.
- Determine factors associated with pregnancy and childbirth, including signs and physical changes associated with pregnancy, stages of prenatal development, pros and cons of prenatal testing, stages of the birth process, and postnatal care for the mother and infant.
- Recognize the impact children have on individual family members.
Parenting Practices
- Compare child development theories.
- Identifying child development stages
- Describe parenting practices for children who are gifted, mentally ill, or intellectually or physically disabled.
- Determine ways parents meet children’s physical, intellectual, emotional, and social needs, including promoting independence, enhancing a child’s self-concept, teaching self-discipline, teaching consequences of behavior, building children’s character, and selecting age appropriate toys for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.
- Evaluate methods used by parents to help children cope with stress and family crisis.
- Describe skills for promoting communication between parent and child.
- Describe ways a parent can foster early brain development and lifelong learning.
Examples: language, play, reading, music, art, dramatic play
- Identify appropriate child care providers, agencies, services, resources, and other support systems available to meet needs of parents and children.
- Explaining ways to balance work and family
- Explain how parents protect children from harm, disease, and illness, including identifying preventive health care practices.
- Comparing childhood diseases, symptoms, and treatments
- Summarize childhood emergency situations and appropriate responses.
- Compare types, causes, and prevention of child abuse and neglect.
- Prepare nutritious snacks and meals for children.
- Applying sanitation procedures in the kitchen • Exhibiting safe and correct use of kitchen equipment
Technology and Careers
- Determine the impact of technology on parenting and parenting practices.
- Explain career options related to parenting, parent-child relationships, and services provided to parents.
Alabama Course of Study: Career and Technical Education
Prerequisites: Complete with an 80 or above-Family and Consumer Sciences foundation course (FACS)
Industry Credentials: Food and Beverage Certification, Guest Services Gold
Class Supply List:
- $30 Class Fee DUE by October 1st
- This will provide the student with all materials needed in class lab days
- Monthly Calendar -(Time Management tool)
Donations are appreciated: tissues, cups, and personal hygiene items.
Career and technical student organizations are integral, co curricular components of each career and technical education course. These organizations serve as a means to: enhance classroom instruction while helping students develop leadership abilities, expand workplace-readiness skills, and broaden opportunities for personal and professional growth. FCCLA Family, Career and Community Leaders of America is a national Career and Technical Student Organization that provides personal growth, leadership development, and career preparation opportunities for students in Family and Consumer Sciences education. If you would like to be a member and run for officer positions please return payment before October 1st----Member Fee $20
- STAR Events (Students, Taking, Action, with Recognition)
- Students will complete a project and present it at the State Leadership Conference in Montgomery for competition in March.
- We will soon vote for officer positions in FCCLA Meeting during 3rd period (9:58-10:58)on 8/28
- Meetings will be held during school but competition is an overnight stay in Montgomery.
- Fundraising will be done throughout the school year.
- Community service, Travel experiences, Competition & Recognition
Classroom Management, Assessment Procedures and Discipline
Assessment Procedures:
The teacher will provide instructions for the day’s learning. Instruction may include: large group discussions, small group discussions, independent study, lecture, demonstrations, guest speakers, or lab exercises. All projects are designed to increase students' learning and understanding of the objective.
Grading Scale:
Gold- 60% safety exams & Labs. Must pass safety exam with a 100%
Silver- 30% quizzes, notebook, classwork
Bronze- 10% bell ringer, collaborative daily assignments.
- A minimum of 2 grades will be entered weekly
***The 3 P’s Daily Procedures
- Be Prompt- Be On Time
- Be Prepared-Put your items away and be ready before the late bell
- Be Polite- Use your words wisely
***The 3 R’s Rules of the Room:
- Be Respectful: Respect the teacher, fellow students, yourself, and guests. Always follow directions and safety procedures.
- Be Responsible: Take responsibility for your actions. Turn in work on time. We will follow school protocol for late assignments. Stay on top of make-up work and take part in group work.
- Be Resourceful: C3B4Me! (See 3 before me) and practice communication skills. When working, utilize three other resources before asking me. Often, the answer is right under your nose! Be a Problem Solver!!
Discipline:
- Verbal Warning- In class corrections =Loss of weekly participation points and a new seat
- Discussion with student (away from class) on how to resolve the issue & parent contact
- Detention (Morning/ Lunch)
- Parent Conference-in person
- Office Referral
Course Requirements & Assessments
- Class Participation
You MUST come to class prepared to participate in ALL activities. NO Exceptions. Students who report to class unprepared will not be allowed into class. Please refer to the disciplinary policy for possible repercussions. Sleeping in class is NOT permitted. If a student is not feeling well it should be reported to the teacher immediately. The student may be referred to the school nurse or to the office. If a students head is down they are considered to be sleeping!! Students will receive a warning for sleeping in class. If the student continues to sleep in class they will be asked to stand for the remainder of the class time. A continuous problem of sleeping in class will result in lose of points and discipline action/parent conference.
- Individual Projects
Students will be assigned a minimum of five (4) out of class projects and are required to turn these in on time. The teacher reserves the right to refuse to accept assignments after the deadline has passed. Students should be cautioned that students caught being academically dishonest will receive a ZERO (0) on their project.
- Examinations
Each student will complete a comprehensive (covering all content of the nine-week term) final examination on the content of the course of each nine-week term. These exams will consist of questions in various formats, with emphasis on multiple choice and short answers. There will be a minimum of two regular scheduled tests per week. Students should be cautioned that students caught being academically dishonest will receive a ZERO (0) on the exam.
- Homework
Homework is assigned on a regular basis approximately two times per week. This could include projects, reviews, worksheets, and studying for test. Students are responsible for classroom books, notebooks, and other supplies. Homework should be turned in on time. Homework will not be taken late unless student has an excused absence and absentee timeline is adhered to.
- Note taking/Outlining/Presentation of Work
Students are EXPECTED to take notes and/or outline material in texts WITHOUT REMINDERS. Notes will be checked in notebook checks. All papers are to have the correct heading, be in blue or black ink or pencil. All papers are to art free. Students should reframe from drawing on their work or presenting papers with other non-essential writing on it. Such writing and drawing deface students work and will not be accepted. All material must be eligible or students will be asked to rewrite it. Any assignment that is not headed properly, has art work applied to it, or done in the wrong color ink will not be accepted. Work will not be accepted on torn or on half sheets of paper. Papers that have not been trimmed will not be accepted. Student’s notebooks and portfolios are to be kept up to date at all times. They should be organized according to instructions given by the teacher. Those that are not will lose credit and put their course standing into jeopardy.
- Attendance/ Assignment Policies
NO WORK CAN BE MADE UP UNLESS DUE TO AN EXCUSED ABSENCE. NO EXCEPTIONS!!!!!! All make-up work will only be given with excused absences per school policy (see student handbook) when the student returns to school. NO EXCEPTIONS will be made. Make-Up work is the responsibility of the student. The student should fill out a make-up work form and submit it to the teacher when returning to school (must meet policy guidelines). It is then the students’ responsibility to complete the assignment and return it to the teacher within the policy timeframe in order to receive credit. Students who fail to follow this procedure will not receive credit for make-up work. Students should make every effort to be present if a lab is scheduled. Labs that are missed cannot be made up. EXCESSIVE ABSENCES WILL RESULT IN A FAILING GRADE!!!
- Lab Participation/Safety
Students must pass a safety exam before they are permitted to participate in lab. The instructor reserves the right to deny a student the privilege of participating in a lab or pull a student from a lab in progress if the student is not adhering to classroom rules and/or safety guidelines. If a student is removed from lab, it is at the teachers’ discretion to determine the length of time the student will be barred from labs. Once a student has been pulled from lab they forfeit all points possible and will receive a zero for the lab(s) missed. LAB FEES MUST BE PAID IN ORDER FOR THE STUDENT TO PARTICIPATE IN LAB.
- File folder/Portfolios
Each student is required to keep a file folder that is up to date at all times. The file folder will be checked a minimum of once a week. Each student is also required to keep a portfolio for documentation purposes. This will be checked throughout the term. Students may also have grade sheets that they are responsible for keeping. Students are required to bring these items to class with them on a daily basis.
- Restroom
Students should make restroom stops before coming to class! Students will be allowed one bathroom pass per week. Students that have medical conditions that require them to need repetitive visits should provide medical documentation to the teacher and school administration.
- Tardy Policy
Students are expected to be in their seats when the tardy rings (Being inside the room but not in your seat counts as a tardy). Students should not run into class and make a big scene. Students who are tardy will receive a detention slip. Students are expected to enter the classroom quietly and cause as little disruption as possible. If a teacher need to hold a student in their class for any reason (finish a test) the student should report to class before the tardy bell with documentation from the teacher asking for the student to return to the class to finish. A student should never stay in a teacher’s room without permission. This action will result in an office referral. It is the responsibility of the student to make sure this policy is adhered to.
Excessive tardiness will result in an office referral/parent conference. Students will start class within one minute of the bell ringing.
- Leaving Class
Students should never leave class without permission! A student must have written permission (hall pass) from the teacher to leave the room. If you are out of your seat, at the classroom door, in the FACS hallway, or main hall way you are consider being in violation of this policy and will face discipline action.
- Cell Phone/Electronic Devices
Students should not be in possession of these devices in class. Students who are caught with these items will have them taken up. Items will not be returned to student. Picture taking must be approved by the teacher. Students who are caught using cell phones or other electronic devices will receive an office referral.
- Book Bags/Hand Bags
Book bags are not allowed in class. Hand bags should be kept under the student's seat or in designated area. They are not to be on tables or in the student’s laps! Students are encouraged to keep valuables at home.
- Students General Behaviors in Class
- Students should be in seat when the bell rings.
- Students should not be talking without permission.
- Students should not be out of his or her seat without permission.
- Students should keep hands, feet, personal belongings, etc… to themselves.
- Disciplinary Policy
Students are expected to follow the Code of Conduct of Talladega City Schools, Talladega High School, and the Family and Consumer Science Department. Failure to do so will result in appropriate disciplinary measures including, but not limited to…
1st incident – warning, corrective guidance in the classroom by teacher.
2nd incident – call to parent(s)/parent conference
3rd incident – referral to administration..
- Conferences
Conferences regarding grades or behavior of a student may be scheduled through the office during the instructor's planning time. Please schedule conferences in advance.
Miss Cantrell’s Planning Time for the 2024-2025 school year 3rd Period (9:58-10:50).
***Please Make Sure That You Have Read The Course Syllabus and Understand All Fees, Policies, Rules and Consequences Related to Student Behavior and Grades. Please Address Any Questions to Miss Cantrell.
Parent / Student Contract
Parenting
2024-2025
Student Name_____________________________
Class Period __ 1st __2nd __4th __5th __6th __7th
We have received, read, and understand the course syllabus explaining classroom information and procedures. We understand that failure to adhere to the policies and procedures can result in loss of grade and/or discipline action.
Student Information
Student Name (print) __________________________________
Student Signature__________________________Date__/__/2024
Parent/Guardian Information
Parent Name (Print) ________________________
Parent Address____________________________
_____________________________
Parent Phone (Home) ________________________
(Work) ________________________
(Cell) _________________________
Parent Signature__________________________Date__/__/2024
Instructor Signature_Shelley Cantrell____________Date_8/22/2024
Career Tech Director _Darian Simmons__________Date_8/22/2024
Hello,
My name is Miss Cantrell and I’m starting my 9th year as an educator and excited to be the new Family and Consumer Science teacher at Talladega City Career Tech Center. My number one goal, as your child's teacher, is to help them discover new life skills that will help them in their future. I look forward to everyday in the classroom and I hope that they do as well! School can be pretty cool when they discover new passions and skills to last a lifetime! I’m new to Talladega but already love it here! Talladega High School Career Tech Center is an amazing school and I’m just proud to be a small part of it.
I am a JSU graduate in Family and Consumer Sciences Education, and love what I get to call work. :) I am blessed to be the Mom of a beautiful, smart & hardworking preteen who attends Glencoe Middle School. Please feel free to contact me if you have any further questions. [email protected] I look forward to making connections with our community and providing our students more opportunities to develop a better understanding of what local careers are available in the near future.
Thank you for your time,
Shelley Cantrell
- Talladega City High School Career Tech Teacher
FCCLA Membership= $20 + Class fee of $30