Ms.

Whiteside
whitesidec@pcschools535.org
(815) 882-2800 ext: 213
When Im Available: 2nd Hour Prep, before/after school
Course Length: 1 Year

Welcome to OFACS!
Class Objective:
To understand FACS as a whole, and the subcategories that fall under FACS..
To build interpersonal relationships as well as relationships with others.
To plan and think about life beyond high school.
To explore color, texture, and other design elements through design.
To learn new skills in sewing and cooking and apply these to daily living.

Class Description:

This course is the introductory course for all classes offered in the Family and Consumer Science
department. Subject matter is presented in six areas: Character and self-esteem, clothing
construction, foods and nutrition, parenting and children, relationships, and housing. Learning
experiences assist students in understanding themselves, Family and Consumer Science related
careers, and providing life skills for living on their own. The clothing project will require about $25
in sewing supplies and equipment.

Unit Topics:
The History of FACS
Personal Strengths
Building Strong Relationships
Housing and Interior Design
Laundry and Independent Living
Sewing
Foods

We will be utilizing Google Classroom this year!

Classroom code will be given during the second
week of school.

My Website:
www.whitesidefacs.weebly.com

Grading Scale:
 A B C D F

90%-100% 80%-89% 70%-79% 60%-69% Below 60%

Weighted Assignments
Homework - 20%

Assignments - 25%

Tests/Quizzes - 30%

Projects - 25%

Materials:
Chromebook
Pen/Pencil
Notebook
Folder

Restrooms:
Please let me know when you need to leave to use the restroom (For safety reasons, I need to
know where you are). There is a sign-out sheet for the restrooms near the door. Sign out and take
the bathroom pass with. Sign back in when you return. If its an emergency, or youre going to be
ill, JUST GO!

Make-Up Work/Late Work:

If you were absent from school, it is YOUR responsibility to come talk to me. If you know in
advance that you will be gone, talk to me and I can gather materials for you. Once you return, you
have two days to complete the missing assignments (Unless we discuss otherwise). 10% will be
deducted each day an assignment is turned in late. If youre turning in a late assignment, you
MUST fill out the green late work slip (located on top of turn-in bins).

AOKs:
An Assessment Of Knowledge (AOK) will be given at the end of each unit to assess conceptual
understanding, technical skills, and problem solving strategies. If a student is present on the day
before an AOK, but misses the day of the AOK, that student will be expected to take the AOK on
the day he/she returns to school.

Cell Phones:
Youll turn in cell phones to the cell phone pouch at the beginning of the period. You will be
assigned a number for your phone. All phones must be in the pouch by the time the bell rings. I
have a sign that will indicate when cell phones are allowed to be used during class. If its out
when it is not supposed to be, Ill take it to cell phone jail!

Classroom Equipment:
Ask permission if you need something of mine. Be respectful of the school property, and my
property. If you break something on accident, just be honest and let me know.

Teacher Contact:
I check my email frequently, so do not hesitate to contact me!

Extra Credit:
Extra Credit is the opportunity to undertake additional work, in the hopes of earning additional
points and boosting an academic grade. Extra Credit is NOT an opportunity to gain additional
points to replace assignments that were not completed in the first place. In other words...you
need to earn the opportunity for extra credit. For a student to be eligible for extra credit
opportunities, he/she must have ALL assignments turned in for the quarter/semester. Extra credit
is never guaranteed.

Tentative Course Schedule:

Week Unit Topic

Week 1 Welcome
Aug. 16-18 Expectations and Procedures

Week 2 Personal Strengths

Aug. 21-25

Week 3 Personal Strengths

Aug. 28-Sep. 1

Week 4 Personal Strengths

Sept. 4-8

Week 5 Personal Strengths

Sept. 11-15

Week 6 Personal Strengths

Sept. 18-22
Week 7 Personal Strengths
Sept. 25-29

Week 8 Building strong relationships

Oct. 2-6

Week 9 Building strong relationships

Oct. 9-13

Week 10 Building strong relationships

Oct. 16-20

Week 11 Building strong relationships

Oct.23-27

Week 12 Building strong relationships

Oct. 30-Nov.3

Week 13 Building strong relationships

Nov. 6-10

Week 14 Housing & Interior Design

Nov. 13-17

Week 15 Housing & Interior Design

Nov. 20-24

Week 16 Housing & Interior Design

Nov. 27-Dec. 1

Week 17 Housing & Interior Design

Dec. 4-8

Week 18 Housing & Interior Design

Dec. 11-15

Week 19 FINALS
Dec. 18-22

Second Semester

Week Unit Topic

Week 1 Laundry & Independent Living
Jan. 9-12

Week 2 Laundry & Independent Living

Jan. 15-19
Week 3 Laundry & Independent Living
Jan. 22-26

Week 4 Laundry & Independent Living

Jan. 29-Feb.2

Week 5 Laundry & Independent Living

Feb. 5-9

Week 6 Sewing
Feb. 12-16

Week 7 Sewing
Feb. 19-23

Week 8 Sewing
Feb. 26-Mar.2

Week 9 Sewing
Mar. 5-9

Week 10 Sewing
Mar. 12-16

Week 11 Sewing
Mar. 19-23

Week 12 Sewing
Mar. 26-30

Week 13 Foods and Nutrition

April 9-13

Week 14 Foods and Nutrition

April 16-20

Week 15 Foods and Nutrition

April 23-27

Week 16 Foods and Nutrition

April 30-May 4

Week 17 Foods and Nutrition

May 7-11

Week 18 Foods and Nutrition

May 14-18

Week 19 Foods and Nutrition

May 21-25

Week 20 FINALS
May 28-June 1