Family and Consumer Science
Mrs. Sara Roubinek
Pine City High School
629-4156 [email protected]
FCS for Life- Careers
Course Code: 090101-40
Course Registation Code: 1152
Level and Length
One semester, every day, grades 10-12
Career Pathway: Business, Management, and Administration
Student Leadership: Create Career Pathways Posters for student body
MN FCS Frameworks
1.0 Students will demonstrate the process of identifying financial priorities based on personal values and financial goals.
2.0 Demonstrate components and processes that effect personal income and consumer decisions.
3.0 Demonstrate skills needed to manage resources for effective individual and family financial decisions.
4.0 Demonstrate skills that individuals and families utilize in services provided by communities.
5.0 Students will evaluate monetary saving methods and investment strategies.
6.0 Discuss the role of credit and the effects of debt on personal/family money management and the importance of protecting one’s identity.
7.0 Apply management principles to decisions about insurance for individuals and families.
8.0 Integrate processes of decision-making, goal-setting, and problem solving to achieve personal, academic and career success.
Major Topics Covered
Budgeting
Consumerism
Advertising
Credit
Identity Theft
Housing
Clothing
Meal management
Transportation
Insurance
Interpersonal Relationships
Major Learner Outcomes
Students will...
Investigate Careers according to inventory results
Plan budgets and spending plans through the life span
Research housing options
Research vehicle options
Will conduct evaluations of insurances
Conduct research into identity theft
Compare credit cards
Understand Credit Score
Plan for a vacation on a budget
Perform interviews
Prepare career/interview portfolio
Curriculum Materials
State Attorney General’s office publications
National Endowment for Financial Education High School Financial Planning Program
Dollars and Sense curriculum
Consumer related websites
Consumer report magazine
Audiovisuals
Materials needed for class
Pen or pencil
Notebook
Folder
DISCLAIMER: If you have any questions regarding any materials or subjects covered in this class please contact the teacher to set up a meeting to discuss curriculum or use alternative assignments
Procedures
Journaling
Lab and lab demonstrations
Lecture with discussion
Reading
Worksheets
Group and individual projects
Guest speakers
Research
Interviews
Assessments
Portfolio – 50% -Please have a 3 ring binder for class
Attendance and Participation – 25%
Unit Assessments – 25%
Grading
A 95% - 100% C 77% - 80%
A- 92% - 94% C- 74% - 76%
B+ 90% - 91% D+ 72% - 73%
B 86% - 89% D 68% - 71%
B- 83% - 85% D- 66% - 67%
C+ 81% - 82% F – 65% and under
CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS
Be Prompt:
Entering the Classroom: Students will enter the classroom prepared to begin the warm-up problems/activity. The students should come to class with their (list specific materials). Students should be in their seat when the bell rings and ready to begin class without being prompted to do so. The warm-up activity will be posted on the front board.
Ending Class: Students are expected to stay in their seats until they are dismissed by the teacher, not the bell.
Be Responsible:
1:1 Device Management Plan
As a member of a 1:1 program, it is your responsibility to bring your device to class each day charged and ready for use. Failure to do so will result in your being sent to the Media Center to receive a violation. If your device is in need of charging it will be kept and charged for the remainder of the class hour or until it reaches 50%. It is your responsibility to pick it up between classes. Loaner devices are available only for devices that are in for repair
Violation #1 - Warning
Violation #2 - Detention
Violation #3 - Detention and loss of privilege to take device home for the period of 20 school days
Be Attentive:
Be Considerate:
If You Choose to not be Considerate
Mrs. Sara Roubinek
Pine City High School
629-4156 [email protected]
FCS for Life- Careers
Course Code: 090101-40
Course Registation Code: 1152
Level and Length
One semester, every day, grades 10-12
Career Pathway: Business, Management, and Administration
Student Leadership: Create Career Pathways Posters for student body
MN FCS Frameworks
1.0 Students will demonstrate the process of identifying financial priorities based on personal values and financial goals.
2.0 Demonstrate components and processes that effect personal income and consumer decisions.
3.0 Demonstrate skills needed to manage resources for effective individual and family financial decisions.
4.0 Demonstrate skills that individuals and families utilize in services provided by communities.
5.0 Students will evaluate monetary saving methods and investment strategies.
6.0 Discuss the role of credit and the effects of debt on personal/family money management and the importance of protecting one’s identity.
7.0 Apply management principles to decisions about insurance for individuals and families.
8.0 Integrate processes of decision-making, goal-setting, and problem solving to achieve personal, academic and career success.
Major Topics Covered
Budgeting
Consumerism
Advertising
Credit
Identity Theft
Housing
Clothing
Meal management
Transportation
Insurance
Interpersonal Relationships
Major Learner Outcomes
Students will...
Investigate Careers according to inventory results
Plan budgets and spending plans through the life span
Research housing options
Research vehicle options
Will conduct evaluations of insurances
Conduct research into identity theft
Compare credit cards
Understand Credit Score
Plan for a vacation on a budget
Perform interviews
Prepare career/interview portfolio
Curriculum Materials
State Attorney General’s office publications
National Endowment for Financial Education High School Financial Planning Program
Dollars and Sense curriculum
Consumer related websites
Consumer report magazine
Audiovisuals
Materials needed for class
Pen or pencil
Notebook
Folder
DISCLAIMER: If you have any questions regarding any materials or subjects covered in this class please contact the teacher to set up a meeting to discuss curriculum or use alternative assignments
Procedures
Journaling
Lab and lab demonstrations
Lecture with discussion
Reading
Worksheets
Group and individual projects
Guest speakers
Research
Interviews
Assessments
Portfolio – 50% -Please have a 3 ring binder for class
Attendance and Participation – 25%
Unit Assessments – 25%
Grading
A 95% - 100% C 77% - 80%
A- 92% - 94% C- 74% - 76%
B+ 90% - 91% D+ 72% - 73%
B 86% - 89% D 68% - 71%
B- 83% - 85% D- 66% - 67%
C+ 81% - 82% F – 65% and under
CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS
Be Prompt:
Entering the Classroom: Students will enter the classroom prepared to begin the warm-up problems/activity. The students should come to class with their (list specific materials). Students should be in their seat when the bell rings and ready to begin class without being prompted to do so. The warm-up activity will be posted on the front board.
Ending Class: Students are expected to stay in their seats until they are dismissed by the teacher, not the bell.
Be Responsible:
- Chromebooks must remain under your desk unless you are instructed to take them out.
- Chromebooks must be flat on your desk when in use.
- Chromebooks are only to be used for (your class) related activities (no emailing, messaging, or checking grades unless instructed to do so).
- Teachers have the right to look through your Chromebook.
- If you are using the Chromebook inappropriately, you will be given one warning. If the behavior continues, it will be taken away.
1:1 Device Management Plan
As a member of a 1:1 program, it is your responsibility to bring your device to class each day charged and ready for use. Failure to do so will result in your being sent to the Media Center to receive a violation. If your device is in need of charging it will be kept and charged for the remainder of the class hour or until it reaches 50%. It is your responsibility to pick it up between classes. Loaner devices are available only for devices that are in for repair
Violation #1 - Warning
Violation #2 - Detention
Violation #3 - Detention and loss of privilege to take device home for the period of 20 school days
Be Attentive:
- When the teacher (include your launch button) you may begin working.
- When the teacher (include your attention getter) you need to stop and give your full attention.
Be Considerate:
- Respect the people, equipment, and furnishings in the room.
- Adjust your voice level to suit the activity.
- Follow directions the first time they are given.
- Observe all rules in the student handbook.
If You Choose to not be Considerate
- First time: Non verbal (the look)
- Second time: Walk and stand by (let the student know you are there)
- Third time: Coupling Statement (“Right now you’re blurting, a better choice would be to raise your hand.”)
- Fourth time: Refocus Form in the Classroom
- Fifth time: Refocus Form in Room 226/Options Room
- Sixth time: Removal to the office