Transcript 08 Fall Adv Com Mtg

Advisory
Committee Meeting
Walnut Grove R-V Schools
Family and Consumer Sciences Department
FACS Program Objectives
Family and Consumer Sciences Education Programs prepare
students for family life, work life, and careers in family and consumer
sciences by providing opportunities to develop the knowledge, skills,
attitudes, and behaviors needed for:
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becoming responsible citizens and leaders in family, community and work
settings.
managing resources to meet the material needs of individuals and families.
balancing personal, home, family and work lives.
using critical and creative thinking skills to address problems in diverse family,
community and work environments.
functioning as providers and consumers of goods and services.
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strengthening the well-being of individuals and families across the life span.
promoting optimal nutrition and wellness across the life span.
appreciating human worth and accepting responsibility for one's actions and
success in family and work life.
successful life management, employment and career development.
developing leadership skills through FCCLA.
Course Offerings for 2007-2008
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Advanced Child Development (year)
Foods I and II (semester)
Child Development (semester)
Family Relations (semester)
Jr High Health (quarter class)
Jr High FACS (quarter class)
Career and Family Leadership (semester)
Personal Finance (semester)
Advanced Child Development
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4 students enrolled
Articulated with OTC
Practicum Hours in Elementary
Some topics covered:
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Observations of children
Classroom Management
Lesson Planning and Activities
Areas of development
Foods I and II
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10 students enrolled
Nutrition and Wellness competencies
Some topics include:
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Food labs
Food preparation techniques
Nutrition information
Eating disorders
World foods
Child Development
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8 students enrolled
Field trip to hospitals and daycares
Some topics include:
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Teen pregnancy
Prenatal development
Caring for a child (ages 0-6)
Baby Think It Over
Preschool Fall Party
Book Folders
Family Relations
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8 students enrolled
Some topics include:
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Family Life Cycle
Life Changes
Communication
Marriage and Divorce
Career Choices
Jr High Health
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40 students enrolled
Some topics include:
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Mental, physical, and social health
Diseases
Communication
Jr High FACS
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40 students enrolled
Some topics include:
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Personal development
Food preparation and labs
Etiquette
Resources and consumer education
Careers
Career and Family Leadership
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12 students enrolled
Some topics include:
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Personal Development
Leadership
Careers
Communication
Food and Nutrition
Housing and Textiles
Child Development
Personal Finance
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23 students enrolled
Required for graduation
Some topics include:
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Spending and Saving
Investing
Income Taxes
Checking Accounts
Credit Cards
FCCLA Officers
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Audrey Shuler-President
Kinsie Cooper-Vice President
Carisa Gillmore-Secretary
Jessica Misner-Treasurer
Kayla Shuler-Project Coordinator
FCCLA
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34 members as of October
Program of Activities for 2007-08
Audrey Shuler, State Officer
Regional Meeting-October at Silver Dollar City
ACCESS Leadership at Tan-Tar-A
Ronald McDonald House Project
Newborns in Need Project
State Leadership Conference
Issues to Discuss
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Personal Finance
Course Offerings
Grant Purchases
Equipment Suggestions
Textbooks
Program Evaluation
Grant Purchases
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2006-2007
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2007-2008
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11 laptops, laser printer, and LCD projector
6 laptops
RealCare Baby Simulators
Projector/Smartboard
2008-2009
2008-2009 Grant
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Color Printer
Digital Camera
Desktop Computer
Washer and Dryer
Computer Storage Cart
Photo Printer
On Your Own Software
Laptop Computers (4)
Course Offerings
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Must teach courses in:
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Comprehensive FACS
Nutrition and Wellness
Resource Management
Family and Human Development
Minimum of semester in each course
Equipment Suggestions
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Appliances-Stove and Washer and Dryer
Computers-Laptops
Digital Camera
Textbooks
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Advanced Child Development-2008
Foods-2006
Jr High Health-1999
Child Development-2008
CFL-no textbook
Jr High FACS-2006
Personal Finance-2008
THANK YOU
for serving on the
committee!