Note: This is a ONE SEMESTER class.
 
Instructor: Debbie Tharp
Contact: dtharp8@gmail.com
Course Description: This class will introduce the basics of home economics with hands-on practical use. 
Course Objectives:
Clothing construction – purchasing, laundering, organizing
Textiles – decorating & versatility
Food preparation – purchasing, storing, preparing, sanitation
Nutrition – meal planning & diet
Child development – first aid/safety, diapering/clothing
Money Management - Bill schedules, writing a check/balancing accounts
Home management – Cleaning & Organization, Time management
Grade Level: 7th-12th
Class Time: Tuesday 2:35PM-3:50PM
Course Duration: Semester 1 (Aug-Dec)
Required Materials(s): 3 ring binder, paper, dividers (7), At home computer device (can be tablet)
Supply Fee: $20 (for Diapers, laundry baskets for all students, first aid items, latex gloves, band aids, child safety items, cleaning products).
Classroom Expectations:
Active Participation during class.
Self-ownership: Be in the classroom on time.
Ownership: Clean up after yourself; focus on work at hand. If unsure what to do, ask for clarification.
Achievement: Complete work on time, bring needed materials.
Respect: Respect fellow students and each individual’s creative abilities, listen attentively, follow procedures.
Phone Policy: Cell phones will only be allowed during specific times and for class use exclusively as the instructor indicates.
Grading Policies: Grades will be determined by attendance and participation. Completed projects 80%, Attendance 10%, Homework 10%
Grading Scale: 90-100 =A, 80-89=B, 70-79=C, 60-69=D, 50-59=F