7th Grade Course Expectations - Monroe-Woodbury Central School ...

Name: ______________________________________Period: _________MONROE-WOODBURY MIDDLE SCHOOLFAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES7 TH GRADE HOME AND CAREERS – 20 WEEKSCOURSE REQUIREMENTS AND GRADINGTWO POCKET FOLDER: A two-pocket folder with loose-leaf paper is required. The foldercan either be left in the classroom or brought with you each day.CLASSWORK/ HOMEWORK: Homework will be assigned as needed to reinforce informationgiven in class.PROJECTS: You will be working individually or in cooperative groups to complete severalclass assignments, projects, and labs.GRADING: Grading is based on a point system. You will get a grade for class work, labs,homework, and projects. At the end of the grading period, your average will be based on thenumber of points accumulated, divided by the number of possible points.COURSE OUTCOMESBy the end of the semester, you will be able to: explore your self-image and improve your self-confidence. apply decision making strategies for dealing with social cruelty and sexual harassment. understand the concept of family and identify various family types and functions demonstrate the principles of safe and healthy child care. follow pattern directions and use decision making skills to create a project constructed onthe sewing machine. evaluate your own eating patterns and understand the relationships among diet, health,and physical activity. identify kitchen equipment, learn proper ingredient measurement techniques, and applydifferent cooking techniques to plan and prepare a variety of nutritious foods. apply the principles of food safety and sanitation. demonstrate personal and academic responsibility as well as cooperative social skills.

CLASSROOM MANAGEMENTMrs. Rickli’s Rules:Be ready to work when the bell rings.Raise your hand to speak and to leave your seat.Get assignments in on time.Keep the classroom clean.Mrs. Rickli’s Consequences: (The punishment fits the crime!)Points off for late assignments. (After 10 days, a 0 will be assigned.)Reminder of the rule.DetentionPhone Call HomeSit Out of Class ActivityReferralMrs. Rickli’s Rewards: (For overall good behavior!)GameQuiet Talking/ Homework TimeMy website contains assignments and very useful information, as well as a calendar of due dates.The address is: http://mw.k12.ny.us/webpages/brickli/Feel free to email me at brickli@mw.k12.ny.usStudent Signature:_________________________________Parent Signature: _________________________________Parent email address: ______________________________