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For Information, contact:

FAMILY &CONSUMER Ms. Larissa Thompson


For Information, contact: Chester High School
Ms. P.SWright
CIENCES- 1330 J. A. Cochran Bypass
Chester, SC 29706
FACS
Chester, SC 29706 803-377-3161
lthompson@chester.k12.sc.us

Ms.Thompson’s Class Syllabus


Welcome to FACS Assessments/Tests
Tests will be given for components of
Family & Consumer Sciences is the new
instructional units. At the end of each
name for “Home Economics”.
semester, an exam will be given to
The mission of FACS Education is to represent 10% of the semester average.
prepare students for family life, work, Other assessments will include homework,
life and careers in FACS by providing research projects/reports, class work,
opportunities to develop knowledge, demonstrations, etc.
skills, attitudes and behaviors for Grading
character development; creative and The average of all tests grades and projects
critical thinking; interpersonal will compute to 60% of the final grade, the
communication; practical knowledge; average of all homework will represent 5%
and career and technical preparation. of the final grade, Quizzes and classwork
grades will average together to represent
35% of the semester grade, **The average
of the 1st and 2nd nine weeks periods (or 3rd
& 4th nine weeks) will be computed along
with the semester exam to determine the
semester and final/year grade.
Late Work/Assignments
All classwork, homework, simulation activities
and research projects/reports need to be handed
in on the due date. Electronic submission of an
assignment may be acceptable if the student
has an extenuating circumstance *** If students
Students + Parents+Teachers=SUCCESS must turn in late work, it will be accepted within
a reasonable amount of time usually 1 week of
returning back from an absence. **The last day
to turn in work before the end of a nine-weeks
will be one week before the end of the nine
weeks.
At Chester High School the following
FACS courses are offered: Students who have excused absences or
suspensions have a week after they return to
Family Life I……………………..1 unit…..Semester school to turn in missed work without a penalty.
Family Life II……………………...1 unit…Semester Tests will need to be made up within 5 days
Family & Consumer Sciences….1 unit…Semester of any absence.
Parenthood Education…….…1 unit….Semester
Child Development I….......1 unit…..Semester Students MUST complete all assignments!
Ms. Thompson’s Class SYLLABUS Page 2

ABSENCES
EQUIPMENT
Students should follow absentee policies
stated in the handbook. A record of Cabinets, drawers, appliances and any
absences is kept on hand by the teacher. other areas of the class designated are off
Students will be following absences: limits unless instructed by the teacher. The
Semester course……….6 lawful/unlawful pod area and teacher desk/work space are
If you are absent, you need to bring an
off limits to students at all times. Do not
excuse in from home/doctor and turn it in to touch items on TEACHER DESK!!
the office on the day you return to school. If
you do not turn in an excuse to the office FIRE & TORNADO DRILLS
within 5 days of the absence, it will be
counted as UNLAWFUL. All students will take part in fire/tornado/lockdown
drills. Fire exit plans are posted beside classroom
FOOD door.
Do not eat or bring food in the
classroom. Students cannot bring cups or DRESS CODE
food packages or bags in the classroom Students will be expected to follow the district
from fast food restaurants, etc. No dress code at all times. Students will be sent to
Chewing Gum allowed. the office for violations of the dress code.

RESTROOM/TELEPHONE USE TARDY POLICY


First Offense: Permission Granted Students need to follow the school tardy policy.
Second Offense: Permission with a 5 minute Students should be in their seats when the tardy
DETENTION (BLAST/AFTER School bell rings. The teacher will record tardies and
Third Offense: Permission with a 15 minute have students sign in for each tardy received.
detention
Parent contacts and office referrals will be used.
Fourth Offense: Teacher Discretion
You will not be permitted to leave class to use
the restroom, unless a note from the Principal
is given to the teacher in advance. Doctor’s Student ID Policy
notes must be approved by the Principal.
Students will not be allowed to leave class to Students must have ID’s at all times.
use the telephone or to use personal cell
.phones. In emergency situations, the teacher
Ms. Thompson’s CLASS RULES
COMPUTER
will USE
call the parent/guardian. Cell phones are
not permitted to be used during class & 1. Follow Directions the first time.
consequences will be according to School
Students will not be permitted to play 2. Come to class prepared to work with
policies.
games or access unacceptable Internet web school tools, homework and textbook.
sites when using computers/tablets. 3. Talk with permission only. Do not talk
Proper permission forms must be turned in during the morning announcements
to the office before using CHS computers. and intercom announcements.
4. Keep hands, feet, objects, personal
BLAST
comments, and cursing to yourself.
All classwork, homework and project
5. Remain in seat unless directed by
assignments must be turned in the day
teacher.
before BLAST in order to be dismissed for
6. Stay on Task-Do not disturb/distract
BLAST. If you turn in work on the day of
others.
BLAST you must stay in the class!

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