Dear Parents/Guardians:
Welcome back to a new school year! It is my pleasure to have your son/daughter in my Family & Consumer Sciences Pathways class. I anticipate a very busy and productive school year.
Please take a few minutes to review the attached course syllabus and classroom rules/expectations with your son/daughter.
I look forward to working with you and your child this school year. Remember that I am readily available to assist your child. If there are any concerns or questions, please feel free to contact me before or after school or through email.
Respectfully yours,
Althea Cofer
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Ms. Cofer's Rules/Expectations~ 2011-2012
They will be discussed in class.
1. Be seated, quiet and ready to learn when the tardy bell rings. Tardiness is unacceptable!!
2. Excessive talking and disruptions will lead to a consequence. Student handbook pg.27
3. Come to class prepared with pencil, pen, notebook paper, and 3-prong folder/binder.
4. Respect yourself, your classmates and your teacher. Disrespect is unacceptable.
5. Please remain in your assigned seat unless given permission to move.
6. Cell phones, IPods or any electronic devices are NOT PERMITTED during class time. (Please see student handbook pg. 26)
7. There will be no sleeping or head on desk during class time.
8. Participate in class discussions and complete all assignments for the day.
9. Profanity is not an acceptable language!! (Refer back to #4) Student handbook pg.31
10. Your teacher will dismiss class rather than the bell. NO lining up at the door.
11. Food and drinks are not permitted in class!! No eating or drinking in class!! Refrigerators are NOT for student use!! (No acceptations)
12. Bullying of any kind or name calling is not permitted!! (Please see student handbook)
* Due to the nature of this class, all students are expected to act appropriately in at all times*
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Instructor: Ms. A. Cofer~ Pebblebrook High School
Phone: 770~819~2521 (leave a message)
Email: althea.cofer@cobbk12.org
* To ensure proper contact, please make sure this address is
entered into your work or home email address book*
Blog: msacoferfamilyconsumersciences.blogspot.com
Course Description: The goal of Exploring FCS Pathway Essentials is to provide all students with an introduction to the Family and Consumer Sciences Career Pathways. The FCS career pathways are:
∞ Culinary Arts ∞ Nutrition and Food Science
∞ Interior Design ∞ Fashion
∞ Consumer Services ∞ Family, Community, and Global Leadership
∞ Early Childhood Education
Students will acquire fundamental knowledge and skills necessary for success in any of the career pathways. Exposure to career possibilities in each area will allow students to successfully integrate their own interests into a career plan.
Course Length: 2~semesters, 90~minute block daily
Textbook: Parnell, F.B. (2006). Skills for Personal & Family Living. ** Textbooks and workbooks will remain in the classroom each day.
Mandatory classroom supplies: 3~prong folder/binder, notebook paper, pen or pencil
Instructional philosophy:
v Students will demonstrate an understanding of conscientious behavior and acceptable work ethics.
v Students will collaborate, communicate, and work with other students.
Attendance requirements/Absences: Students are required to attend class every day.
Students who are absent will be permitted to make up work according to
the make up policy in the STUDENT HANDBOOK pg.15. Work completed in ISS
or OSS is due immediately upon returning to class (no excuses).
Tardy policy: Students should be seated at the sound of the bell. Students entering class after the bell without an excused pass are considered tardy. The school tardy policy is listed in the student handbook pgs. 15-16.
Grading Scale:
Class work 25%
Unit Tests 20%
Project(s)/Cooking Labs 30%
Midterm 5%
Final 20% (10% performance exam)
(10% written exam)
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Total 100%
Ø This teacher does not GIVE grades; the student EARNS his/her grade. Students and parents can view academic progress through pinnacle. Pinnacle information is in the student handbook pg. 9.
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