Course Syllabus


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Foods & Nutrition II 

H. Faulkner

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

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

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Information Sheet for Parents of Students in Foods II

Class Description:

          In this course students experience the cross-section of nutrition science and food preparation, while building skills for an expanding range of career opportunities. Emphasis is placed on health and social responsibility while improving the way people eat. Students explore food protection, nutrients, life cycle nutrition, sports nutrition, medical nutrition therapy, and American and global "foodways."  A major component of Foods II is the NC Safe Plates for Food Managers course.  There is the option of earning a credential in Safe Plates.  English/language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, technology, interpersonal relationships are reinforced.  

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 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.

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.

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.

 

Course Summary:

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