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Important Grading Information: 

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It is a pleasure to have you join this exciting course. We will be working to introduce you to the field of  Parenting and Child  development. This course introduces students to responsible nurturing and basic applications of  the child development theory with children from infancy through age six. Areas of study include parenting decisions, child care issues, prenatal development and care, development and care of infants, toddlers, and children age three to six.

Importance: Emphasis is on the responsibilities of parents, readiness for parenting, and the influence parents have on children while providing care and guidance. Live experience is hands on with the use of real care babies for an entire weekend. Be prepared to see what it is like to take care of an infant twenty four hours a day.

Course Description:

 

This course introduces students to responsible nurturing and basic applications of child development theory with children from infancy through age six.  Areas of study include parenthood decisions, child care issues, prenatal development and care, and development and care of infants, toddlers, and children three through six.  Emphasis is on responsibilities of parents, readiness for parenting, and the influence parents have on children while providing care and guidance.  Art, English language arts, and science are reinforced.   Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course include service learning and job shadowing.  Apprenticeship and cooperative education are not available for this course.  Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) competitive events, community service, and leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply essential standards and workplace readiness skills through authentic experiences. 

Supplemental Learning Office hours for calls and emails : Fridays 10-12

Classroom Rules:

  1. Mutual respect for yourself and others
  2. Be prepared with all your materials
  3. Always do your best
  4. Follow all school rules

 CONSEQUENCES:

  1. Verbal warning
  2. Parental Contact
  3. Administrative Referral

 REWARDS:

  1. Praise: Every day
  2. Positive Notes Home: Random
  3. Extra Credit Points: Random
  4. The Joy of Learning: EVERYDAY!!!!!

 MATERIALS:

  1. 3-ring binder ( 1 ½ inches) with Loose-leaf notebook paper and Dividers
  2. Pens, pencils, highlighters, sharpie   
  3. Magic Markers   
  4. Ruler 
  5. Colored Pencil 
  6. Glue Stick

Grading : 

  1. Attendance/Behavior/Attitude     5%
  2. Class Participation/Daily Work    40%             
  3. Tests/quizzes                              25%
  4. Notebook/Projects                      30%                 

 PROCEDURES:

  1. Starting Class:
    • Bring all necessary materials with you to class
    • Sharpen all pencils & get materials out before class begins.  
  2. During Class:
    • No talking during announcements
    • Remain quiet and attentive during teacher instruction
    • Participate in class discussions with relevant thoughts and ideas. Raise hand if you have a question or comment.
    • Be respectful to everyone in your group
  • All group members are expected to participate
  • All group members are responsible for making sure classroom is the way you found it. Leaving the classroom not properly cleaned will result in a grade deduction.

4.  Leaving seat

  • Only when directed by the teacher

5. Leaving room

  • Only with hall pass (school-wide policy)
  • Only if absolutely necessary.  

6. Turning in assignments

  • Must include first and last name at the top of your paper along with block number. 
  • You can write in pen or pencil, but all work must be neat.
  • All assignments must be turned into the appropriate bin or place.

7. Leaving class

  • We do NOT line up at the door at the end of class.  With 2 minutes left in class, you may pack up your things.  Remain in your seat until the bell rings. 

8. Absences/Make-up work

  • It is your responsibility to obtain make-up work.  
  • You must schedule missed tests with me.
  • Remember your attendance is 5% of your grade
    • 0 - 1 absence - 100
    • 2 - 3 - 90
    • 4 - 5 - 80
    • 5 - 6 -70
    • 7 - 8 -60
    • more than 8 - 50

9.  Miscellaneous

  • Teacher’s desk is off limits unless given permission.
  • All students are required to take the final exam.
  • Any electronic devices (cell phones, iPods, etc.) must be turned OFF and out of sight during class. You may listen to music while we are doing independent work.
  • Magazines – if you get a magazine out, make sure it goes back neatly and properly.
  • NO GUM or Food. 
  • If you write on my desks, you will stay after school to clean all desks. 

 

 

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