FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCE I
Family and Consumer Sciences consist of a unique focus on preparing students for multiple adult roles in the family, career, and community. It empowers individuals and families across the life span to manage the challenges of living and working in a diverse, global society. The unique focus is on families, work, and their interrelationships.
FCS I coursework develops basic knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to succeed in the workplace and provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to become productive citizens and lifelong learners.
Course Fee is $15 per year
Class Materials Needed
1/2 inch 3 ring binder (or folder) with pockets or insert pocket sleeve
Loose-leaf paper in binder
Pen or Pencil (whichever you prefer)
**Box of Kleenex OR Bottle of Hand Sanitizer (choose ONE)
**Complete sewing kit in a box (use a plastic pencil box)
include shears, pins, needles, & variety of threads
**All bold items will be turned into the teacher**
Grading
The Grading Scale adopted by Rapides Parish will be used.
100% to 93% = A
92% to 85% = B
84% to 75% = C **Bonus Point Projects & Assignments will be available during
74% to 67% = D each grading term and are OPTIONAL for any student.
66% and below = F
Attendance
All students are fully responsible for all work missed and have ONE WEEK to complete and turn in for a grade. If a student makes an arrangement to make up work before, or after school or during an enrichment period on a specific day and then does NOT show up on that arranged time, the grade of ZERO will be given for the missed work. This assignment will NOT be given a third chance to be made up. Students must learn responsibility and show up when they have made an appointment. NO SHOW = NO CREDIT
Units Covered in FCS I
Personal Development
Relationship Skills
Families and Friendships
Child Care and Development
Management and Consumer Decisions
Healthy Living & Nutrition
Sewing for Everyday Life