Food, Nutrition & Wellness Syllabus
2013~2014
Instructor: Ms. A. Cofer~ Pebblebrook High School
Phone: 770-819-2521 [please leave a message]
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Blog: msacoferfamilyconsumersciences.blogspot.com
Course Description: Food, Nutrition and Wellness is the foundational course in the nutrition and food science pathway. The focus of the course is centered on healthy food and lifestyle choices. Students will investigate the interrelationship of food, nutrition and wellness to promote good health.
Course Length: 1~semester: 90 Minute block daily
Textbook: Duffy, R.L. (n.d.) Food, Nutrition and Wellness: Bridging Brighter Futures. Students will not check out individual textbooks/workbooks. CLASS SETS ONLY.
Mandatory classroom supplies: 3-ring binder/folder, notebook paper, pen or pencil *checked for a classwork grade*
Instructional philosophy:
Ø Students will demonstrate an understanding of conscientious behavior and acceptable work ethics.
Ø Students will collaborate, communicate, and work with other students.
Attendance requirements/Absences: Students are required/expected to attend class every day.
-Students with an excused absence will be permitted to make up work according to the make-up policy in the STUDENT HANDBOOK p.
-ISS/OSS work is due immediately upon returning to class (no excuses).
Tardy policy: The school-wide tardy policy is listed in the STUDENT HANDBOOK p.
-Students entering room 220/222 after the bell WITHOUT an EXCUSED pass are considered tardy. You are required to go get a tardy pass from the teacher or tardy room.
Grading Scale:
Class work/Notebook Check 25%
Unit Tests 20%
Projects/Cooking Labs 30%
Common Assessment 5%
Final 20% (10 % performance exam)
(10% written exam)
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Total 100%
v This teacher does not GIVE grades; the student EARNS his/her grade.
-Students and parents can view academic progress through Synergy.
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