Parening Policy

Parenting
Mrs. Sykes
Experiences in the Parenting course are designed to assist students in developing

an understanding of the parenting process and of parenting skills. Emphasis in this course
is given to the development of skills related to the parenthood decision, costs of having
and raising a child, the promotion of child growth and development, effects of heredity
and environment on development, rights and responsibilities of parents and children,
providing nurturance, guidance techniques for promoting positive behavior, prevention of
child abuse and neglect, promoting health and safety of children, caring for the sick or
injured child, parenting a special needs child, helping children cope with crises,
choosing professionals to help with parenting problems, selection of child-care services,
jobs and careers in child and family services. Upon completion of this course, a student
should possess skills necessary to provide quality care for childrenas a parent, as
one employed to care for children, or as one who interacts with children in other
settings.
Units to cover and be tested:

Unit 1: The Parenthood Decision
Unit 2: Child Growth and Development
Unit 3: Parenting Skills
Unit 4: Promoting Health and Safety of Children
Needed for class:

Pen or pencil
Paper
Three ring binder
Grades:
Daily grades- 5-30 points, point deduction for late work

Projects- 30-60 points, point deduction if late unless excused absence
Notebook checks-notebook must be organized and all assignments
must be completed. Notebook checks will be after the completion of
each unit. 50-75 points each
Quiz- may be given weekly and worth up to 50 points.
Test- test will be given after the completion of each unit, worth 100
points. If you score under 70% you can re-answer the test for half
credit back. Unit test may not always be formal assessments;
variations of testing comprehension include presentations, projects,
etc.
Final- a comprehensive final will be given at the end of the semester.
EOC- end of course exam, a test given by the state covering all eight
units.
Cheating and/or copying on any assignment, project, or test will
result in a 0 for all involved.
Expectations
1. Be Professional
a. Arrive on time
b. Be prepared
c. Dress appropriately
2. Phones are not to be used in the classroom, unless all course

work is complete and teacher gives the okay.
3. Be respectful to others: Peers, teachers, and others
4. Be kind
Consequences:
First time
Second Time
Severe disruption
Warning
detention assigned up to 3 days
Student sent immediately to the office
Missing work/ Absent

- 0 will be given for all missing work, including test, unless you have
an excused absence.
- Students are responsible for gathering their missing work from the
teacher as soon as they return to class or via e-mail while out.
- Make-up work or test will be given before school, after school, or
during lunch.
- Students will NOT be allowed to make up work for another class
during this class time.
------------------------------------------CUT AND
RETURN-------------------------------------DUE:______________________
STUDENTS: I have read the classroom policy and understand it. I
will honor it while in Mrs. Sykes class.
Signature_____________________________Date_________________________
Print name__________________________
PARENTS: I have read the classroom policy. I understand it and will
support it. I know that I can contact Mrs. Sykes at any time for
questions or concerns at kristy.sykes@fayar.net.
Signature_____________________________Date_________________________
E-mail and or phone number _______________________________________
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and career preparation activities for students in FACS education.
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Parenting

Experiences in the Parenting course are designed to assist students in developing

Units to cover and be tested:

Needed for class:

Daily grades- 5-30 points, point deduction for late work

2. Phones are not to be used in the classroom, unless all course

Missing work/ Absent

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