Adult Roles and Responsibilities

WELCOME!
If you are looking for a class that is fun, applicable to your life and challenging? Well, you are in the right place. In this class you will learn more about yourself and set goals for your future. You will learn about relationships and communication. Not only will you learn about dating but marriage and parenting. This is a class that will give you the knowledge you need to be successful, happy and create lasting relationships. We are excited to get to know you and go on this adventure with you. Contact information: Mrs. Kristy Buswell Kristy.dabb@aggiemail.usu.edu Ms. Aubree Orton aubreekayorton22@gmail.com

Every truth has 4 corners. As a teacher I give you 1 corner and it is find the other 3.

FOR YOU to

CLASS EXPECTATIONS
1. RESPECT EVERYONE!
If you RESPECT
If you

me as a teacher you will

Be on time to class and not pack up early before the bell rings. not interrupt the class. Be attentive and participate in class.

RESPECT your peers you will...

Be kind to everyone. Understanding of everyones differences. Include everyone in group work. Help each other

If you

RESPECT yourself you will

Do all of the above. Do your homework and turn it in on time. Put forth effort to receive a good education. Love and accept yourself for who you are!

If you think you can then you CAN and if you think you cant YOU ARE RIGHT!

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Grade Break Down

25% Assignments: Assignments will be discussed and handed out in class. Each assignment will have the due date at the top of the paper. 25% Tests: There will be a test after each unit. There are four units in this course so there will be four tests given by me and there is a state test for this course. Therefore, there will be a total of five tests. 25% Project: At the end of this semester students will be expected to participate in and complete an end of the semester project. Details will be given throughout the semester as the project will be split up into pieces to make it more manageable. 25% Participation/Attendance: All you have to do is come to class and participate and you will get these points. You will be allowed two absences before points will be taken off of your grade.

Grading Scale
A 93% and above AB+ B B93%-90% 90%-87% 87%-83% 83%-80% C+ C CD+ D F 80%-77% 77%-73% 73%-70% 70%-67% 67%-60% 60%-0%

It is not only for what we do that we are held responsible, but also for what we do not do. ~Moliere

Late work policy:

The assignments are due at the beginning of class. If the assignment is turned in the same day after school only 5% will be taken off. After that each day the assignment is late 10% will be taken from the grade.

WE ARE SO EXCITED TO START THIS SEMESTER! IT IS GOING TO BE A GREAT EXPERIENCE!

Parent Signature:__________________________________________

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Fall Semester Schedule Monday Week 1 Welcome to Class, Syllabus, and Icebreakers Tuesday Self Esteem 1.1 Wednesday Personal Values, 1.2.a.b. Aubree Concept Attainment Decision Making Process 1.4.a Thursday Personal Values 1.2.c.d. Aubree Synectics Friday Goals 1.3.a.b. Aubree Mastery Learning Communication Styles 2.1.d.e.f

Week 2

LABOR DAY NO SCHOOL

Goals 1.3.c.d

Week 3

Communication Styles 2.1.g.

Communication Styles 2.1.g.h.

Communication Styles 2.1.a.b.c. Aubree Direct Instruction Communication Comm Styles & Styles Conflict 2.2.a.b. Resolution 2.2.c.d.3.a.b.

Week 4

Review for Unit 1 test

UNIT ONE TEST

Dating 3.1.a.b.

Dating 3.1.b.c. Aubree Inquiry-Based Instruction

Conflict Resolution 2.3. a.b. Aubree Practical Reasoning Dating behaviors 3.2.a.b.c.

Week 5

Dating Behaviors 3.2.c.d.

Physical intimacy 3.3.a.b.c.

Physical Intimacy 3.3.d.e.f.

Physical Intimacy 3.3.g.h.i.

Week 6

Domestic Violence 3.4.c.d.

Domestic Violence 3.4.d.e.f.g.

Mate Selection 4.1.a.b.f. Aubree Problem-Based Learning UNIT 2 TEST

Mate Selection 4.1.c.e.g. Aubree Role Play

Domestic Violence 3.4.a.b. Aubree Cooperative Learning Engagement period 4.2.a.b. Aubree Group Investigation Conflict Resolution in Marriage 4.4.a.b.

Week 7

Engagement period 4.2.c.d.

REVIEW FOR UNIT 2 TEST

Marital Roles 4.3.a.b. Kristy Inquiry Based Instruction

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Week 8

Strong Marriages 4.5.a.b. Kristy Role Play Family Finance 5.1.d.e.f. Kristy Synectics

Guest Speaker Strong Marriages

Week 9

Consumer Issues 5.2.a.b.

Family Finance 5.1.a.b.c. Kristy Cooperative & Collaborative Learning Consumer Issues 5.2.c.d.

FALL BREAK NO SCHOOL

FALL BREAK NO SCHOOL

Week 10

REVIEW FOR UNIT 3 TEST

UNIT 3 TEST

Divorce 6.2.a.b.

Family Relationships 6.1.a.b.c. Kristy Inductive Thinking Divorce 6.2.c.d.

Family Relationships 6.1.b.c.

Grieving Process 6.3.a.b.c.

Week 11

Grieving Process 6.3.a.b.c.

ASSEMBLY NO CLASS

Parenting 7.1.a.

Parenting 7.1.a.

Parenting 7.1.a. Kristy Mastery Learning Child Bearing Panel

Week 12

Reproduction 7.2.a.b. Kristy Direct Instruction Birth Process 7.3.c.d. Kristy Problem based Learning

Pregnancy Concerns 7.2.c.d. Kristy Group Investigation Child Abuse 7.4. a.b.

Birth Process 7.3. a.

Birth Process 7.3. b.

Week 13

Guest Speaker Child Abuse

Parenting Styles 7.5.a.b. Kristy Practical Reasoning THANKSGIVING BREAK NO SCHOOL

Parenting Styles 7.5.c.d. Kristy Concept Attainment THANKSGIVING BREAK NO SCHOOL

Week 14

REVIEW FOR UNIT 4 TEST

UNIT 4 TEST

THANKSGIVING BREAK NO SCHOOL

Week 15

Work on Project

Work on Project

Work on Project ROUGH DRAFT DUE

Work on Project

Work on Project FINAL PROJECT DUE

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Week 16

REVIEW

REVIEW

STATE TEST

STATE TEST

Class Party Hooray Testing is over!!!

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