Family and Consumer Sciences

Class Syllabus
Montevideo Middle School
Ms. Summer Ramsey
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Course Description
The Montevideo Family and Consumer Sciences program provides an overview to the field of
Family and Consumer Sciences, providing a foundation for the management of individual roles
as students learn to be successful in family, work, school, and community environments.
Students explore the concepts of self-development, family roles, budgeting, problem solving,
leadership skills, healthy choices, ethics, personal relationships, careers, self-care, household
management, textiles, nutrition, and childcare. The program reinforces Virginia SOLs and is
integrated with skills in mathematics, science, history, fitness, language, social sciences, fine
arts, and technology.

Competencies
The curriculum is driven by the competencies, which have been outlined by Rockingham County
and by the Virginia Department of Education. Virginia Family and Consumer Science
competencies can be found at the Virginia Department of Education website and on the RCPS
website. The competency list for 6th grade exploratory is number 8206. The seventh grade
semester class is number 8263. Eighth grade semester is number 8244, while the year long eighth
grade class is competency number 8245. Traditional letter or numerical grades do not provide
adequate documentation of student achievement in competency-based education; therefore, the
Virginia Standards for CBE require a recording system to provide information about
competencies achieved to employer, student-employee, and teacher. The ratings are assigned by
the teacher.

Materials Needed
Notebook Paper
Pencil
Planner
Folder (Provided by teacher)
Sewing Materials (will be notified when
needed)

Evaluation
The Rockingham County grading scale will apply in this class and student grades will be based
on:
Classwork/homework
Quizzes and Tests
Labs
Class Participation
Folders
*Homework and/or projects
must be turned in on the
dates they are due. If a
student turns in unexcused,
late work, the grade will be
penalized 10 points for each
day that is overdue.*

Class Rules
Students must abide by all rules and requirements of Montevideo Middle School and of the
Rockingham County School Board, and they are expected to follow the MMS Honor Code.
Students must remain in the classroom area of the FACS Department unless they are instructed
to move to the kitchen areas and they must act responsibly, following safety rules at all times.
Safety instruction will precede some labs and if a student does not conduct him/herself
responsibly or if he/she poses a safety risk to others, he/she may be removed from the lab. If
the infraction is serious, administrative discipline may follow.
Respect yourself, others, teachers, and guest speakers.
Family and Consumer Sciences
Class Syllabus
Montevideo Middle School
Ms. Summer Ramsey
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Make Up Work
Students are responsible for their absences from class.
Inquire about make up work at an appropriate time BEFORE class begins.
Students will have one day to make up daily assignments for every day absent (unless
otherwise arranged with Ms. Ramsey).
If a student is absent the day an assignment is due, it is due the day they get back. If a student
is absent the day of a test, they will have two ODD days to make up the test.
Make up work will be found in students folder when they return to school.

Beginning of Class Procedures and Hall Passes
Enter class with all needed materials.
Pick up folder on your way to your assigned seat.
Follow instructions given on the board.
*If absent the class before, ask about makeup work.
Students will be given 3 passes per 9 weeks. Lost passes will NOT be replaced. Class breaks
may occasionally be given.

End of Class Procedures
Students will be given ample time to clean up before the second bell. Ms. Ramsey will instruct
students on when to begin putting items away, including putting work in their folders. When
working in the kitchens on a lab, clean up time will be worked into the lab. On the way out the
door. Students will place folders in their class assigned crate.

FCCLA
The Family and Community Leaders of America, a national student organization, is the official
organization for the Family and Consumer Sciences Program, and it is integrated into the
curriculum. When student take this class, they automatically become members of the MMS
Classroom FCCLA.
The MMS FCCLA is active at the state and national levels, and students are encouraged to join
and take advantage of the numerous leadership opportunities, which are offered. Annual dues are
$15.00 for 6
th
, 7
th
, and 8
th
graders. When paying dues, students join the MMS FCCLA, Virginia
FCCLA, and National FCCLA. AN individual membership package will be given to students
who wish to join.

Ways to Stay in Touch!
Email: sramsey@rockingham.k12.va.us
Class Website: http://coachramsey.weebly.com
School Phone: (540) 289-3401
Planning Period: 11:11-12:58 both ODD and EVEN Days (I teach my PE classes on EVEN
days)
Please fill out and sign the last page and have your student return it next class. I look forward to
working with him/her this school year!!!

Ms. Summer Ramsey
THIS PAGE NEEDS TO COMPLETED AND RETURNED NEXT CLASS!!!
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Student Name:___________________________________________
Class (please check one): 6th_____ 7th______8th Sem______ 8th Year_______
Parent/Guardian Names:________________________________________________
Address:____________________________________________________________
Telephone Number for Home or Cell:_______________________________________________
Telephone Number for Work:___________________________________________
Email:____________________________________________________
Best way to reach parent/guardian (please circle): Home Cell Work Email
Students Food Allergies: __________________________________________________

I have read the course syllabus and have the following concerns or questions:
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
______I have no concerns at this time.

I understand that members of the Montevideo Family and Consumer Science classes and FCCLA
are occasionally interviewed by the media. My child may be interviewed and/or photographed by
the media.

_______ YES _______Intial Here _______ NO _______ Initial Here
_______Only for class purposes _________Initial Here

_______ My Child is interested in joining FCCLA at the school, state, and national levels. Please
send a membership package.

Parent/Guardian Signature ________________________________ Date _________________
Student Signature _______________________________________ Date _________________