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Family and Consumer Science Department Policies

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A. Homework - will be graded: excellent, good, average, and unacceptable. Homework will be accepted 1 day late with a penalty of a lowered grade.

B. Clothing Room Projects - A student must wear or use a clothing project (if possible) before it will be graded. The students grade is based on effort as well as the finished product/project. A student will be given an extension beyond the due date for the completion of a project if she/he is cleared one week prior to the due date. Any student who is unprepared to work in the clothing lab will receive a daily grade of "0". Only approved work may be done by the student at home for credit.

C. Food Lab Projects - Student will be graded on cooperation, ability to follow directions, ability to work with others, and success of the finished product. Students will receive a daily lab grade based on participation, cooperation, and success.

D. Quizzes and tests will be given. Any student who is absent on the day of a test or quiz is given, must make up the missed work within the guidelines. Reports and homework are required of all students and are a substantial part of the grade.

E. Free cook days will be scheduled during the school year and students are required to provide the necessary ingredients. Any student who misses a foods lab and prepares the product at home will receive credit for that day. Any student who is unprepared for the foods lab will receive a "0" for that day.