FOOD AND FITNESS COURSE OUTLINE
Dear Parents and Students,
Welcome to Family and Consumer Science! Food and Nutrition I is a high
school course that gives students a basic background in nutrition and food
preparation. Some of the areas of study consist of:
NUTRITION
Basic nutrients and their functions
Food Pyramid as a guide to good eating
Variety of recipes
Weight control and eating disorders
MICROBIOLOGY
How disease is spread
Safety and sanitation in the kitchen
Common food borne illness
FOREIGN FOODS
An understanding of other cultures through reports and food preparation
GRADING:
A student's grade will be based upon three parts: class work, tests,
participation, and foods labs.
Students can access their grade through the computer at school or at home
through the internet..
Grade Breakdown:
93-100% =A
90-92%=A-
86-89%=B+
83-85%=B
80-82%=B-
75-79%=C+
70-74%=C
66-069%=C-
62-65%=D+
56-61%=D
50-55%=D-
49%and below=F
CLASS WORK:
Class work is all of the work that is done in class: assignments, folder
grade, quizzes, foods labs, and class participation.
MATERIALS TO BRING TO CLASS EACH DAY:
A. Class Folder (with pockets and lined paper)
B. Pen or pencil
C. Study Packets for end of semester state tests
ASSIGNMENTS:
A. Students will be given daily notes that are to be written in their
folder. Folders will be graded every two weeks. A complete folder is worth
25 points.
B. Most work is done in-class so it is important that you complete each
class assignments. I will post each class assignment on the Assignment Chart
located in my classroom. It is the responsibilty of each student to make
sure they have completed each assignement. If you are absent, make sure to
check the chart for any missed assigments.
C. If a student is absent, he/she will is expected to make up the
missed work within the week of returning to school. Work turned in after
that time will receive partial credit.
PARTICIPATION AND CITIZENSHIP
A. Each student may received up to 5 Citizenship points each day for
participation in class discussions and overall preparation.
B. Good Participation and cititzenship includes: bringing required
materials to class, staying awake, not doing homework in class, coming to
class on time, and participating in class discussions.
C. Citizenship grades are based upon behavior, tardies and
unexcused absences.
D. Tardies will result in losing 10 participation points for each tardy.
E. When a student is tardy, he/she will enter their name in the tardy
roster on the front desk. When a student has reached 3 tardies, a note will
be sent home to the parent informing the parent. When the student has 4
tardies, a phone call will be made home.
F. I will follow district policy regarding citizenship grade and tardies
and unexcused absences.
STATE TEST
At the end of the semester the students will be given a state test. If they
pass with 80% or better they will be given a certificate. These
certificates are great to put with their portfolios and resumes.
FIELD TRIP
The LaCaille Field Trip is a great opportunity to practice what we have
learned in our etiquite and teen living curriculum. Although this is an
optional activity, I stronly encourage each student to participate.
The field trip to LaCaille will be held in November for first semester
students and in April for second semester students. The price is
approximately $38.00. This price includes transportation from school to
LaCaille and back, 7 course meal, and tip. Each student is expected to earn
the money for the field trip. Again, this is an optional activity, but it
gives each student an opportunity to participate in a formal social/dining
experience. It is also a lot of fun! Becasue this is an optional activity,
participation in this field trip does not affect the students grade.
Further information will be given to the students as the field trip
approaches.
