Want an edge on

scholarships, applications,
and resumes?
Become a Completer!

By completing a pathway through Family and Consumer

Science courses, you will be eligible to graduate as a
completer in two different areas.
1.
2.
3.

Completers will be recognized by:

Career Education Completer Ceremony
Official Completer Cord to wear at graduation
Completer Certificate

Complete 3.0 credits for each pathway

** required course

Family and Consumer

Services Pathway

Teaching and Training

Pathway

**Family & Consumer

Science 1.0 credit
Human Relations - .5
Parenting - .5
Food & Nutrition - .5
Nutrition & Wellness .5
Child Development - .5
Housing & Interior
Design - .5
Financial Literacy - .5

**Orientation to
Teaching 1.0 credit
** Child Development - .5
Family & Consumer
Science 1.0
Parenting - .5
Human Relations - .5

Join FCCLA!
Family, Career and Community Leaders
of America is a national organization that
provides personal growth, leadership
development, and career preparation
activities for students in FACS education.
Our focus this year will be on community
service and outreach.
If you are interested joining, dues are
$15.00 which covers local, state, and
national affiliation.
**Looks great on college applications!**

s
Family and
Consumer
Science

Mrs. Bland - Fall 2015

Greetings and welcome to FACS! I am thrilled

that you are in this class and I truly look
forward to getting to know you this year. I
want you to know that I am here to be your
advocate and support. Please come to me if
you have any questions, concerns, confusion,
or just need someone to talk to. Im here for
you and want to help. Very excited to have
a great semester with you!
Course Description

Family and Consumer Science (9, 10, 11, 12)

1 Year 1.0 Career Focus Credit
This is an introductory course that enables students to
become a State Arkansas Career Education
Scholar/Completer. This course is designed to provide
students with the basic information and skills needed to
function effectively as an individual and as a consumer.
Topics covered include needs and growth patterns of
children, techniques of discipline, clothing selection, garment
construction, money management, nutrition and food
selection , meal planning and preparation family and individual
health, principles and elements of design , the computer as a
home appliance, home management , relationships ,
arrangement of living space, and use of credit cards and
banking services . These topics will be supplemented through
guest speakers , field trips, videos, and hands-on
experiences.

Supplies

Pencil or Pen
Notebook (will stay in the classroom)
Good attitude and willingness to participate
Contact Information:

E-mail:
Phone:
Website:
Instagram:

liz.bland@fayar.net
(479) 445-3050
fhsfacs@weebly.com
@fhsfacs
@mrsbland101

Grading Policy
Grading Scale:
90% - 100%
80% - 89%
70%-79%
60-69%
59% and below
Grade Calculations
80% - daily work, homework, quizzes

A
B
C
D
F
20% - Final Exam

Absences
Students who have an excused absence will be permitted
to make up all work missed, including tests and other
graded material. Students will receive 2 days, per day
absent to make-up any missed assignments. Students who
are in school when a test, assignment, and/or activity is
announced and then miss the regularly scheduled test,
assignment, or activity will be expected to take the test,
complete the assignment or activity upon the day of their
return to class.
Students are responsible for obtaining and completing
missed work.

Curriculum Information
Unit 1: FCCLA and Leadership
Investigate FCCLA (Family, Community and Career Leaders
of America) and assess the benefits of active
participation in FCCLA.
Unit 2: Healthy Relationships
Personal qualities that promote healthy relationships,
family structure, stages of the life cycle and
characteristics during each stage, and health and wellness
challenges that impact individuals.
Unit 3: Housing
Housing choices, elements and principles of design, home
maintenance and safety.
Unit 4: Clothing
Factors that affect clothing selection, care and storage
of clothing, and using a pattern to sew a garment.
Unit 5: Child Development
Stages of development, importance of play,
responsibilities of being a caregiver, heath and safety
factors that affect development

Report Cards
Report cards are issued at the end of each quarter. A
final grade is given at the conclusion of each semester.
Semester grades become part of the students
permanent record and are used to compute grade point
average and class rank. Report cards are sent home with
the students. Grades may also be viewed on the Grade
Viewer.

Unit 6: Food and Nutrition

Nutrition and health, creating a meal plan, and basic
techniques for safe and sanitary food prep.

Bonus Points are not allowed per FPS district policy.

Unit 8: Explore Careers in FACS

Benefits of having transferable skills and education and
training needed for various FACS careers.

How to Access Grades

Go to:
https://hac24.eschoolplus.k12.ar.us/homeaccess24/

Photos
On occasion, pictures and/or videos will be taken of
students and their participation in activities and projects.
These may be posted on our Instagram page (@FHSFACS)
or included in program marketing. Parents must contact
me if this is not acceptable for their child. Signing this
syllabus signifies parental acceptance of the possibility of
students being captured on film.

Unit 7: Financial Literacy

Decision making process, creating a financial plan, banking
services, and being a good consumer.

Careers in FACS
Careers related to Family and Consumer Science are
bountiful:
Nutritionist, child care, chef, personal trainer,
accountant, seamstress, fashion designer, nurse,
dietician, food service, investor, financial advisor
child psychologist, OBGYN, therapist, real estate
agent, interior designer, construction worker,
counselor, community advocate, mediator, fitness
instructor, and MANY more!

Class Policies
Participation - Class participation is required. We
work in cooperative groups often. Lack of
participation will have a negative impact on your
grade.
Tardies - Students will be considered tardy if they
are not in their seat, with their notebook, when the
bell rings. We will follow FHS policy regarding tardies
and consequences.
Cell Phones - Cell phones are not permitted during
class time unless explicit permission is given by the
teacher. Cell phones that are out during class will be
confiscated and sent to the office. Students may
pick them up at the end of the day. FHS policy will be
followed regarding consequences for cell phone
infractions.
Hall Passes - Students must sign out and take a hall
pass to leave the classroom for any reason. Class
time is important and passes should be used
sparingly, few and far between.

Labs - Students must have a C or higher in FACS to

participate in the labs. Alternate assignments will be
provided for those who do not meet this criteria.
Labs are a privilege, not a right.
Expectations
1.
Be respectful, courteous, and polite to self,
others, and classroom space
2. Be responsible for your own actions and
respectfully accept guidance
3. Manage your own behavior
4. Put forth your best effort and do quality work
5. Use all materials correctly and clean up after
yourself

Signatures
By signing this document, you are signifying that student
and parent/guardian have read the syllabus and accept
the responsibilities and requirements of FACS.

Parent Signature: ________________________________________________

Student Signature: _______________________________________________
I do not want my childs image to be used publicly by
Mrs. Bland or the FACS department.