Family and Consumer Science

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Family and Consumer Science

• FACS
• Room C-133/C-135
• Mrs. Downs

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• Name Cards-
• Using the paper and markers at your table, create
  a name card. Follow the guidelines below
• Fold paper in half (you only need to decorate ½
  of the paper.
• Use your first and last name
• Include drawings or decorations that somehow show
  things you like to do or are interested in.
• When finished, set the name card in front of you.
• Be sure to keep your card and place it in front
  of you the rest of this week in class.

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Mrs. Downs

• 5th year teaching
• Child Life Specialist
• Mission Work
• Purdue University

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Mrs. Downs- What I Like

• Snow Skiing
• Scrap-booking
• The Sun
• Church Activities
• Animals (Rinnie Ree)
• Family
• Travel
• Questions?

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What is FACS

• Family and Consumer Science
• Life Skills

• - Life and Careers
• Financial
• Literacy
• Nutrition and
• Wellness
• Human
• Development
• - Relationships

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Think about it

• What topics can you think of that relate to FACS?
• What specific areas of FACS would you like to
  learn about this semester?

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Handouts

• Syllabus
• Rules agreement/
• Class Expectations

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Contact Information

• Mrs. Betsy Downs, CLSRoom C-133/C-135Phone
  812-923-4014 Ext. 3167Email bdowns_at_nafcs.k12.in.
  usWebsite http//hhms.nafcs.k12.in.us/TechEdFAC
  S/Downs/Downs.htm

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Course Description

• Family and Consumer Science (FACS) at the middle
  school level prepares students to begin their
  journey toward becoming independent, productive
  citizens. The curriculum includes 5 units of
  study that are essential for ALL students life
  and careers, financial literacy, nutrition and
  wellness, human development and relationships.

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Materials

• Pen or Pencil
• Notebook Paper
• 3 Ring Binder (1 inch)
• 5 divider tabs

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Where do the points come from?

• In this class you will get to explore the
  exciting world of FACS through the use of
  modules, classroom activities, classroom
  participation, labs and a final project/exam.
  You will receive credit for each of these areas
• Participation/Bell Ringers
• Modules
• Classroom Activities
• Tests Quizzes
• Labs/Projects
• Career Portfolio
• Final Project/Exam

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What is the grading scale?

• 90-100 A
• 80-89 B
• 70-79 C
• 60-69 D
• 59 or less F

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Homework Policy

• Homework is due at the beginning of class on the
  assigned date. If an assignment is turned in
  late it will be reduced by 10.

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Class Rules

• In Mrs. Downs FACS Education Classroom there are
  only three simple rules
• Be respectful.
• Remain in your work area and on task.
• No food, candy, or drink.

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What happens if I break the rules?

• Every person can have a bad day, each day you
  will start over with zero offenses.
• 1st offense- Verbal Warning
• 2nd offense- LTD
• Referral to principal
• If behavior is a constant problem, other actions
  may be taken.

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What do I do if I miss class?

• As a student it is your responsibility to find
  out what work or notes you have missed. If you
  missed a test, quiz, lab or module you will need
  to setup a time with Mrs. Downs to make up that
  work. Mrs. Downs will not find you to let you
  know what you missed it is your duty to find out
  what you missed.

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What happens if I am tardy to class?

• According to HHMS Handbook rules, after your
  third tardy to class you will receive a LTD. In
  keeping with the handbook rules, consecutive
  tardies will result in LTDs/referrals.

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What do I do if I finish my work early in class?

• When you are finished with your assignment for
  the day you are not to sit and talk. Please get
  an activity from the extra credit area in the
  classroom, read a book, play Bloop or work on
  another quiet activity.
• It is important to be respectful of the other
  students in the class and not disrupt their
  learning. If you are talking and goofing off,
  you are disrupting them and being disrespectful.
• Questions?

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Class Expectations

• The following list are expectations I have for
  you. I know that each of you have your own
  unique talents and abilities. This is the
  perfect type of class to let those shine, but we
  need to also make sure we are making responsible
  choices as some of the labs in this class could
  be dangerous. If you can abide by all of these
  expectations, then you will have a successful
  semester in FACS class.
• Be respectful of self and others (including their
  work and belongings.)
• Follow ALL directions. (They are there for your
  safety.)
• Be in your seat when the bell rings.
• Use and treat all equipment appropriately (some
  equipment is dangerous and requires care.)
• Keep hands and feet to yourself.
• Do not throw ANY objects in class.
• Do not talk when the teacher is talking.
• Appropriately shut down any equipment used.
• Clean work area (this includes putting materials
  back neatly.)
• Do your BEST at all times.

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• Please keep in mind that the equipment in this
  class is very expensive. Sometimes accidents do
  happen and equipment will get damaged or broken.
  However, if a student intentionally disregards
  the class rules and this results in equipment
  being damaged, the students parent or guardian is
  responsible for the replacement cost of the
  equipment.

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• 2008-2009 Highland Hills Middle School
• Family and Consumer Science Release and Contact
  Form
• Dear Parent/Guardian,
• Welcome to FACS class. Please feel free to
  check out the FACS website http//hhms.nafcs.k12
  .in.us/TechEdFACS/Downs/Downs.htm
• Below you will find a permission slip that
  allows yours student to participate in FACS
  class. This permission slip is needed because we
  sometimes use equipment in class that could cause
  injury if not used correctly. It is also used to
  inform you that if lab equipment is broken or
  damaged due to your student not using it
  correctly or because they have disregarded class
  rules then as the parent/guardian you are
  responsible for the replacement cost of the
  equipment.
• By signing below you are indicating that you
  have read the entire syllabus and the class
  expectations form. You assume all
  responsibilities outlined in the syllabus and
  class expectation form.
• - your name and signature
• - parents name and signature
• - parent contact information

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Bell Ringers

• Everyday you come to class there will be a bell
  ringer posted on the wall. It is your
  responsibility to copy down the bell ringer or
  answer the bell ringer (depending on what the
  directions say.) Periodically throughout the
  semester a quiz will be given over the concepts
  learned through bell ringers. You will also have
  the chance to share your answers to certain bell
  ringers with the class. Be sure to always date
  your bell ringer and separate each entry with a
  line. (Multiple entries can go on each page.)
  Keep you bell ringers in your binder and be sure
  to get bell ringers you may have missed from an
  absence from a friend.
• Questions?

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Getting to Know You

• 2 Truths and a Lie!
• Mrs. Downs
• I know how to surf.
• Im a huge Notre Dame fan.
• I have been to 10 different countries.

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Getting to Know YouDice Game

• 1. What did you do over Summer Break?
• 2. Do you have any pets? Name?
• 3. How many brothers and sisters do you have?
  Older/younger? Names?
• 4. What is your favorite class or thing about
  school? Why?
• 5. Tell us 1 thing interesting about you?

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Homework

• Parent Signature Form due tomorrow.
• Binder and Tabs due Wednesday