CODE: H780
HALF YEAR (9-12)
1/2 CREDIT
PREREQUISITE: NONE
Areas of study include:
• Stages of prenatal development
• Physical, emotional, intellectual and social development of the infant
• Conditions which influence parenting and their implications
• Decision-making
• Relationships
• Skills and nurturing
• Available support systems
This course focuses on the responsibility of childbearing and the caring for
personal health, decision-making and the positive ways to meet the needs of
the developing child.
Assessment: Assessment is based on quizzes, exams, lab assignments, daily
participation and demonstrated skill.
For a complete review of the NYS learning standards and complete NYS core
curriculum, see: http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/cte/facse/fccontent.html
Textbook and/or Other Resources:
• The Developing Child, Glencoe
• The Developing Child Workbook, Glencoe
• Child Development and Education, McDevitt Ormrod
• Parents and Their Children, The Goodheart-Willcox Company, Inc.
• Strengthening Family and Self, The Goodheart-Willcox Company, Inc.
• Several Magazines Including But Not Limited To: Parenting Magazine
• Several Internet Sources Including But Not Limited To:
o http://www.powermediaplus.com
o http://www.cdc.gov
Classroom Expectations and Procedures:
• Attendance: Please refer to the 2009-2010 Code of
Conduct. Appendix V
• Students need to arrive to class on time, prepared and ready to work.
(Please see the student 2009-2010 Code of Conduct for polices with regard to
arriving late to class and classroom behavior.)
Activities/Projects Unique to this Class:
• Students will be bringing home, for a weekend, a life skills manikin
called the Ready or Not Tot. This “doll” requires the students attention as
it cries to be fed, changed, burped and played with.
Recommended/Required Materials for Class:
• Three-ring binder (1 inch), 3 dividers, and loose leaf paper
• One 9 volt battery for the Ready or Not Tot
Grading Procedures:
By Quarter:
• Class work/Homework: 30%
• Projects/Participation: 40%
• Tests/Quizzes: 30%
Grading Procedures:
For the Semester:
• Each Quarter is worth 2/5th of the final grade with a cumulative
final worth 1/5th of the final grade
For Late Assignments:
• Points will be subtracted from each late assignment based on a rate
of 10% per day.
Teacher Contact Information:
• By Mail:
Mrs. Herberger, CALS Department
John Jay High School
2012 Rt. 52
Hopewell Jct., NY 12533
• During School hours:
Room 157 or 163
Career and Life Science Office (Technology Wing)
• Phone: 845-897-6700 ex: 159
• E-mail: denise.herberger@wappingersschools.org
• Website: http://www.teacherweb.com/ny/johnjay/herberger
Please sign and date this part of the course syllabus as a way of showing
that you understand the course requirements. Have your parent/guardian sign
to acknowledge that they have read through and understand the course syllabus.
Tear off the signature portion of the page and return to Mrs. Herberger by 9/14/09
Student Signature:
Date:
Parent/Guardian Signature: Date:
