Course Syllabus

Foods & Nutrition I 

H. Faulkner

Contact information: hettiefaulkner@fcschools.net or 919-495-3725

If you are home due to quarantine, you can join a Google meet with me on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons at 2:00.  If you would like to "meet" online during those times, or set up another time, email me and I will respond to you with the meeting code.

Welcome back to school for a new semester!  I’m very happy to have you in my Foods & Nutrition class.  I look forward to working and learning with all of you!   

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Information Sheet for Parents of Students in Foods I

Foods and Nutrition I Course Description:

          This course examines the nutritional needs of the individual. Emphasis is placed on fundamental of food production, kitchen and meal management, food groups and their preparation, and time and resource management.  English language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies are reinforced. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course include service learning and job shadowing.  Competitive events, community service, and leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply essential standards and workplace readiness skills through authentic experiences. Students may also choose to take the NC Safeplates food safety certification test.   

Grading Criteria:

Classwork/Homework:  40%

Assessments:  40%

Projects:  20%

* There is a state-produced final exam, which counts 20% of the final course grade.

Franklin County Schools Grading Scale: Report cards will go out every 9 weeks.  Progress reports will go out on weeks 3 and 6.

A: 90-100  

B: 80-89 

C: 70-79

D:  60-69

F: 59 and Below

Tutoring:  I am available for tutoring/makeup work on Wednesdays from 3:00 - 3:30.  If that time doesn't work, we will set up an appointment.  There will be also be a designated time once a week in class for makeup work and assistance.  

Supplies Needed:  A Chromebook or other device will be necessary.  I also suggest a binder, paper, and pens/pencils.  

I can be reached at 496-3725 or at hettiefaulkner@fcschools.net. You can also follow me on Twitter at @HFaulknerLHS for more class information.

As part of the learning environment, students may be asked to use the following third party digital tools:

1. Google Meets and recordings; Google drive 
2. Quizlet
3. Actively Learn
4. Kahoot
5. EdPuzzle
6. Kami
7. Screencastify

If you do not wish for your student to use these tools, please complete THIS FORM and email it to me.

Students will access course information by logging into Canvas.  Assignments and videos will be posted daily.  Students will need their student number and password for NCEdcloud. If you have questions about the student login, please email me.

PARENTS:  Use the following directions to create a Canvas Observer Account

• Have your student(s) Generate a Pairing Code (this will be different for each student).
• Go to https://fcschools.instructure.com/login/canvas (bookmark this site so that you can easily access your Observer dashboard for your student(s).
• Click on Parent of a Canvas User? in the upper right-hand corner of the window.
• Complete the required information in the window, which will include inputting the student Pairing Code. Multiple students can be added.
• Go to the Dashboard to see your student(s)' courses.
• Parents can sign into this account to easily access their student's courses within Canvas.
• What can parents view as an Observer?

If you have student device or account questions, email FCStechhelp@fcschools.net.